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I know some people glance at the signs and feel for the animals but don’t have enough time in their day or enough money to donate, but you can go online and donate plus every penny counts. Another way to show your support is to neuter you animals so they can’t start a family if the get loose or if they live outside, and if your wanting to buy a puppy or kitten don’t buy them from a puppy mill they have horrible conditions and the people that run them are just greedy for money and I know you might feel sorry for them but if you buy an animal from them they just have a reason to stay open. There are many ways to prevent animal cruelty and I think we should raise awareness in recognizing animal cruelty and trying to prevent it.

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Many people don't realize there are everyday steps they can do to help prevent animal cruelty.  One important step is to familiarize yourself with the animals around you.  This way you can notice if there is anything different about them.  Have they lost a lot of weight?  Do they have visible injuries?  Contacting the authorities like the local police station or any humane society if you have any suspicions is the next step. Taking pictures of the animal or of the animal being abused would help, I know your instinct is to confront the person abusing the animal but hold back the urge and take pictures if the authorities decide to take it to court. There are many ways and organizations that help prevent animal cruelty and I think we should let people know about the ways to prevent this social issue. Some signs of animal cruelty is no shelter lack of grooming (matted fur, burrs, etc.) mange a type of skin disease starvation an embedded collar and sores or scars of any sort. Some of the organizations that help animals are, People for the ethical treatment of animals (PETA). PETA was founded in the 1980s and is the world’s largest animal rights organization. Another organization is the American society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (ASPCA) founded by Henry Bergh in 1866. Lastly there’s the humane society of the united states also known as HSUS. The humane society of the United States was founded in 1954 and is the largest animal protection organization in the U.S.

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There are many types of animal cruelty, in the article "Judge: Woman charged in animal abuse case must forfeit horses," from the Chicago tribune. The authorities seized 90 animals consisting of mini horses, horses, goats, poultry, and rabbits. They were in horrible conditions and had no access to any fresh water. The article also said there were many dead animals on site. The lady was charged 30,000 dollars cash for the cost of medical treatment.

This type of cruelty is called Animal Hoarding. Animal hoarding is a type of animal cruelty because it’s a human behavior that results in animals becoming ill, starving or dead. Animal hoarding is not when someone just has a lot of animals. The definition of animal hoarding is when a person has more than a typical amount of animals and is unable to provide minimal standards of nutrition like sanitation shelter and veterinary care. To be an animal hoarder you have to deny that you have a problem, animal hoarding is a mental disability that is linked to hoarding and OCD (Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder).

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Have you ever seen those commercials for the humane society, with the puppies and kittens in the shelters who have those big, mournful eyes? I have, and they didn't end up in the shelters because their owners were thinking about their welfare. Most of the animals in the ASPCA shelters are either abandoned or abused. People always say “Oh, that’s so sad,” when they see those images, but that’s it. They don’t do or say anything else. Animals can’t talk, WE are their voice.  It is important to raise awareness in recognizing animal cruelty and trying to prevent it.

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"Animal Hoarding." PAWS -. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2014. <http://www.paws.org/animal-hoarding.html>.

"Step 1: Evaluate the Situation." Step 1: Evaluate the Situation. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 May 2014. <http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/stop-animal-abuse/report-animal-abuse/step-1-evaluate-the-situation.html>.

"preventing animal cruelty." gale student resources in context. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2014. <http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/suic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=SUIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Reference&limiter=&u=wlwv&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&p=SUIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE|JBSYZP420533744>.

Ward, Clifford. "Judge: Woman charged in animal abuse case must pay $30K for their care." Chicago Tribune. N.p., 27 Mar. 2014. Web. 16 May 2014. <http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-03-27/news/chi-judge-woman-charged-in-animal-abuse-case-must-pay-30k-for-their-care-20140327_1_animal-abuse-case-horses-veterinary-care>.

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Animal hoarding is a menatel disabilaty

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My heart breaks, and my soul weeps, when witnessing cruelty to any living being.

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My heart breaks, and my soul weeps, when witnessing cruelty to any living being.

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Fur is NOT a symbol of wealth or beauty! Its a symbol of mass murder, cruelty, inhumanity, and makes you look heartless!

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Fur is NOT a symbol of wealth or beauty! Its a symbol of mass murder, cruelty, inhumanity, and makes you look heartless!

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"I ask people why they have deer heads on their wall. They always say, because its such a beautiful animal. I think my mothers attractive, but I have pictures of her."

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"I ask people why they have deer heads on their wall. They always say, because its such a beautiful animal. I think my mothers attractive, but I have pictures of her."

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-Ellen Degeneres

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I cant speak for myself, you are my voice

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I cant speak for myself, you are my voice

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This horse is being auctioned off

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You think its sad looking into my cage? Imagine how i feel... looking out.

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You think its sad looking into my cage? Imagine how i feel... looking out.

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A little kindness goes a long way, but the sad thing is that a little cruelty goes further

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A little kindness goes a long way, but the sad thing is that a little cruelty goes further