Animals have been an instrumental necessity that has been rooted in the evolution and progression of mankind throughout history. From wolves bred to hunt or horses used for transportation, animals have helped humans develop a civilized society and a modern civilization. Although animals and humans have a symbiotic relationship, there is no appearance of a mutual respect and appreciation of one another. Animal abuse can be traced back to the 12th century when dog fighting in Europe was common. Humans believe that because their higher intelligence, they feel as if they have the right to abuse and mistreat animals. Animals deserve new laws and rights that don’t correspond to their size or intelligence. Over 4,000 years ago hunting and gathering
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These laws would change the definition to "Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause, such as torturing, tormenting, mutilation, maiming, poisoning, or abandonment. Included are instances of duty to provide care, e.g., shelter, food, water, care if sick or injured; transporting or confining an animal in a manner likely to cause injury or death; causing an animal to fight with another; inflicting excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering, e.g., uses objects to beat or injure an animal. This definition does not include proper maintenance of animals for show or sport; use of animals for food, lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.” (Bernocco). These laws makes it so that the person who abuses animals will be punished equal to those who abuse people. It is said that young people who abused animals are likely to cause violence to people if not regulated later in life. The FBI now considers animal abuse a top-tier felony. This would not only reduce animal abuse cases but also reduces the potential of violence such as school shooting or domestic abuse. “There is overwhelming evidence that animal abuse is linked to crimes against people, including violent crimes and domestic violence,” Mary Lou Randour said (Itkowitz). These laws will be in effect during 2016 and will be present in all 50
These laws would change the definition to "Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause, such as torturing, tormenting, mutilation, maiming, poisoning, or abandonment. Included are instances of duty to provide care, e.g., shelter, food, water, care if sick or injured; transporting or confining an animal in a manner likely to cause injury or death; causing an animal to fight with another; inflicting excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering, e.g., uses objects to beat or injure an animal. This definition does not include proper maintenance of animals for show or sport; use of animals for food, lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.” (Bernocco). These laws makes it so that the person who abuses animals will be punished equal to those who abuse people. It is said that young people who abused animals are likely to cause violence to people if not regulated later in life. The FBI now considers animal abuse a top-tier felony. This would not only reduce animal abuse cases but also reduces the potential of violence such as school shooting or domestic abuse. “There is overwhelming evidence that animal abuse is linked to crimes against people, including violent crimes and domestic violence,” Mary Lou Randour said (Itkowitz). These laws will be in effect during 2016 and will be present in all 50