Cause Of Animal Abuse

Impulse purchasing is one cause for animal abuse. Impulse purchasing in this case is the unexpected decision to purchase an animal base on what it looks like. Cases with purchasing animals like this can often lead to animal abuse. This can happen because the buyer does not realize the care for the breed at the time of purchase. Anyone could buy an animal because it looks adorable, but if the buyer does not know what is expected of that particular breed or the proper care, it could result in animal abuse. Animals do not care for themselves, and they rely on you to buy the proper food, bedding, and provide a suitable habitat for them. Also, impulse purchasing of baby animals can lead to the owners believing when the animal gets bigger, or older, …show more content…
Farm animals are genetically manipulated to grow larger or produce more milk or eggs than they naturally would. Chickens are a good example of an animal that suffers animal abuse by being genetically manipulated. Some chickens grow unnaturally large, to the point where their legs cannot support their outsized bodies. This causes them to suffer from starvation or dehydration when they cannot walk to reach their food and water (“Factory Farming…”). Animals waiting to be killed are crammed by the thousands into filthy sheds, and stuffed into wire cages, metal crates, and other torturous devices. In these holding areas, the animals are given so little space that they cannot turn around or even lie down comfortably (“Factory Farming…”). The animals that are lucky enough to endure and outlast all the previous pain are not done with the torture yet. Those who survive will have to deal with their throats being slit, being plunged into scalding-hot water, being put through hair removal tanks, or their bodies being skinned or hacked apart. On top of all that, this all happens while they are still conscious (“Factory Farming…”). Many people take the stance that the animals are just going to die anyways.They will, but they still have feelings, and “going to die” does not take what they feel at that time away. Treating these poor animals like that is definitely animal abuse. Even though they …show more content…
Either situation should be prevented. There should not be any causes for animal abuse, as it is unacceptable. Some of the causes of animal abuse include impulse purchasing, controlling or training of an animal, the use of animals for entertainment, animals being used to find cures for illnesses, and the conditions of animals that will be killed for food. In order to stop accidental animal abuse, owners should be aware of their actions. For example, not buying pets without knowing their needs, not leaving pets tied up for a while, or being cautious when training. To stop animal abuse that occurs on purpose, individuals can take action by not visiting animal entertainment productions, such as circuses and aquatic animal shows, and by not supporting organizations that cause animals to be injured or harmed in any