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Abused pets often end up in animal shelters after they have been surrendered by their former parent or seized by authorities due to evidence of abuse or neglect.

Link: https://strayanimalfoundationindia.org/the-consequences-of-animal-abuse/

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The consecuenses of onimal abuse is the phisical harm, desnutrition, infections and until the death of the dogs. More over that can couse the difficuld to be adopted and integry to the society that because animals are accustomed to being hurt so they ensonses are aggressive. But not only phisical also mental and psychological.

https://strayanimalfoundationindia.org/the-consequences-of-animal-abuse/

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1. Lack of education and awareness about animal welfare

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1. Lack of education and awareness about animal welfare

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One of the main causes of animal abuse is a lack of knowledge about how to care for and respect animals. Many people fail to understand their physical and emotional needs, leading to neglect, abandonment, or abuse. According to the Bioencyclopedia, this ignorance can emerge from childhood, leading to cruel behaviors due to ignorance or a perception of superiority over animals.

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Animal abuse is the beginning of crime , they are people who abused an animal because when they were children they were present when an animal was mistreated, then they believe that it was normal to do that, then they follow in their footsteps, which in reality is not right.

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/news/the-link-between-animal-abuse-and-human-violence-understanding-the-complex-connection/

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Abused or exploited species that serve critical ecological roles—such as apex predators, pollinators, or seed dispersers—when removed or reduced, destabilize food webs and predator-prey dynamics. For example, the overhunting of sharks for fins has led to an increase in smaller fish populations, disrupting marine ecosystem balance.

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The most obvious harm caused by animal cruelty is the pain and suffering endured by the animal. In contrast to what is often presented by the media.

Link: Animal Cruelty - ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing

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Example: In many countries, animal abuse is a crime. A person who abandons their pet without food or water may face criminal charges, fines, or even jail time.

Consequence: In addition to legal penalties, the abuser may lose the right to own animals in the future.

Stray Animal Foundation India: Highlights the physical, emotional, and psychological harm caused by abuse.

How to Prevent Abuse: Details legal consequences and behavioral impacts on both animals and abusers.

PetCareBytes: Explores the societal and psychological effects of cruelty, including its link to domestic violence.

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Normalization of Violence In many regions, certain cultural practices perpetuate animal suffering under the guise of tradition.

Examples of this include bullfights, cockfights, and festivals that involve the use of animals in cruel conditions. According to sources such as Koalismo, these customs can be deeply rooted in cultural identity, making them difficult to challenge.

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Studies show that 60% of people exposed to animals suffering from abuse are highly likely to suffer emotional abuse. This is how children can become involved in the world of delinquency . In the future; they can make bad actions because they like to "get away the stress" by doing those things.

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/the-link-between-animal-cruelty-and-human-violence

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Extinction Risk: Poaching, trafficking, and neglect push already vulnerable species toward extinction, diminishing species richness. Each species lost can erode ecological resilience, reducing the ability of ecosystems to recover from disturbances such as climate change or invasive species influx.

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Stone Age cave paintings depict animals with precision and prominence, suggesting a complex, possibly spiritual human–animal relationship beyond mere survival.

Link: Animal welfare – from the beginning - Veterinary Practice

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Example: Studies show that people who abuse animals may also have violent tendencies toward humans. For instance, someone involved in dogfighting may also be linked to domestic violence.

Consequence: Animal abuse can be a warning sign of deeper social problems, such as family violence or psychological disorders.

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Economic Interests and Commercial Exploitation 

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Economic Interests and Commercial Exploitation 

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Animal abuse is also linked to the pursuit of economic gain. Activities such as clandestine breeding, wildlife trafficking, the fur trade, and animal tourism often put profit above the well-being of living beings. Bioenciclopedia and Koalismo explain that in these contexts, animals are treated as commodities, completely ignoring their rights.

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Children can abuse animals because any adults stop these actions. This a problem bacause if the children are agressive can have this behavior in the future too so they can damage people, animals, things, etc. This behavior is the first step of many other bad actions.

We need to stop these bad actions!

https://www.animallaw.info/article/link-cruelty-animals-and-violence-towards-people?utm_source=

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Indirect Environmental Harm: Abusive practices like illegal wildlife trade, factory farming, and habitat encroachment contribute to deforestation, pollution, and soil or water degradation. For instance, forest clearing for poaching access or monoculture plantations reduces shelter and feeding grounds for wildlife, compounding stress on ecosystems.

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1. PERSPECTIVE: What is the impact of animal abuse towards people? (Valentina R.)

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PERSPECTIVE: What is the impact of animal abuse towards ecosystem? Denis

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Throught abuse has remained many serious consecuences that demands our attention. It affects everyone around the world, including us.

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In conclusion, animals have rights like all humans. For that reason is better to improve some rules in companies talking about the importance of animals.

Don't follow all the companies that promote the abuse of animals, they don't need to make efforts that they don't have to do.

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Understanding the causes of animal abuse allows us to act with greater awareness and responsibility. Educating, challenging harmful traditions, and rejecting commercial exploitation are key steps toward building a world where animals are treated with respect and dignity. As individuals and as a society, we have the power to change this reality.

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In conclusion, people need to stop these actions because in the future they can have social problems. Since children they need to be educated and to have limits to be polite with animals and all. Everyone can make the difference, it starts in education at home.

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In conclusion:

People affection to the ecosystem also affect to species and animals that live naturally by the hunt of extinct species the contamination and the human ignorance.

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1. RESPONSIBILITY: What is our responsibility toward the animal abuse? Doménica

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Change: How animal consequences have changed through time? (Thiago)

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Question Student 1:FORM: What are the consequences of animal abuse? (Irina)

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Question Student 1:FORM: What are the consequences of animal abuse? (Irina)