Abolishing Animal Cruelty

Imagine your childhood pet being mutilated and neglected day in and day out. Helpless and whimpering in fear of what might happen next. This exact scenario burdens thousands of animals each day. This is an issue that plagues not only our nation, but the entire world. The most devastating piece is that not only are large corporations offenders of these cruel activities, but everyday people too are guilty of inflicting pain upon these poor innocent creatures. Thankfully, many organizations around the globe are working tirelessly toward the common goal of abolishing animal cruelty as a whole. This is a very achievable objective through hard work and collaboration, and though it may be ambitious, it is an essential objective to reach. Animal …show more content…
According to Cruelty Free International (N.d.), the testing on the animals include, but are not limited to, the animals being forced to ingest substances, or have chemicals rubbed on or injected into their bodies. These tests more often than not end in the animals being killed so that researchers may examine the ways their organs and body tissue has been affected (N.d.). Though animals may not be able to advocate for themselves, this does not mean we should not outlaw and defend them from these sickening practices. Forcing anyone or anything to be a participant in an experiment against their will is unacceptable, and should be seen as such, even if it is in that name of science. Alternatives to this need to be created immediately, and this issue can no longer be ignored. The use of animal tested products infringes upon humanity’s safety and the safety of animals. By testing on animals it makes it much easier for companies to release whatever product they desire without consequences by using the animal tests as an alibi in a court of law, when health concerns do not always translate between animal