Cruelty

When the words "animal cruelty" come to mind, what are the first thoughts that strike your mind? Perhaps the case not that long ago where hundreds of horses were found dead and many half dead, or maybe the adverts for 'dog's trust' with the sad little dog that's been abandoned? Cases such as these are publicised through the media, but what of other animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or fish? They are also all around us but we are more unaware. We shouldn't be! Forgotten easter or christmas presents like any other toy, left helplessly at the bottom of the garden in a small cage, lying on their own faeces, cramped unable to move with no hope except the longing view of the large garden outwith their reach. Then one day, an unexpected object reaches in to give a 'pat' to the small fluffy creature and it turns round and bites! The owners lunge out as if waiting for an excuse and get the poor creature put down. It's a vicious cycle.

The rabbit has been left with no human contact, no human contact at all, then is it not expected that at the slightest touch the rabbit reacts out of defense. It has never known any better, it does not know what to do, so it only does what it does know: instinct! Young children want a wee cute cuddly pet, but the parents have no time so a dog or cat is out of the question, but the child insists and so they set off to the pet shop and come back with a rabbit. Why? The child gets sick of it soon enough and well the parents have no time. Would you have a child if you had no time or intention of caring for it? The responsibility of a life is a big one, no matter how big the life. If you have young child in this situation, be firm and do not give in to their pleading eyes. Rabbits need as much time as a dog or cat and rely on human contact to prevent aggressiveness. You must research before getting an animal and make sure you have the time and circumstances for it.
Another kind of animal creulty is animal testing.

Rabbits waiting in line in stocks to be tested on!

We can have beauty without cruelty! I need not go into it much more. It is sad, and unnecessary. How would you like it? Think about these things and speak up about ANY kind of animal cruelty, and you'll be saving a life!