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General Definition of
Animal Cruelty: Unnecessary pain and
suffering that is inflicted upon an animal.
Definition from
theHumane Society of the United States:
Animal cruelty encompasses a range of
behaviors harmful to animals, from neglect to malicious
killing. Most cruelty investigated by humane officers is
unintentional neglect that can be resolved through
education. Intentional cruelty, or abuse, is knowingly
depriving an animal of food, water, shelter,
socialization, or veterinary care or maliciously
torturing, maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal.
Examples:
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An active abusive situation going on
that instant. (Owner beating a dog, etc.)
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Leaving animals outside without food
or water.
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Leaving an animal inside a car on a
summer day.
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Occult rituals involving animal
sacrifice
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Dog fighting (pits fights or street
fights)
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Cock fighting
General information:
Legally a dog must be fed one time a
day. However, water must be provided at all times.
Adequate space for an outside dog is
3x's the length of the dog, from the tip of the nose to
the tip of the tail. Outside dogs must have a dog
house that is big enough for the dog to stand up, turn
around, and sit down. (A Great Dane does not fit
in a Cocker Spaniels dog house.)
Sanitary Living Conditions a must-
Areas with a lot of feces attracts flies, which
leads to dogs getting worms...
Photos of abuse cases (Please be aware
that photos linked below may be upsetting to look and
may not be suitable for young children.):
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