American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Defining the Issue: Child abuse and neglect has now become a focus of public attention. According to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (1994), “child abuse and neglect or child maltreatment is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (n.p.). Neglect is when someone can’t…

Cats are low maintenance animals that only need the essentials. According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)“Owning a cat instead of a dog could save you a minimum of $300 to $800 a year. Dogs are bigger than cats, on average, and are likely to run up higher food bills as a result. They also tend…

house arrest. With justice served, it brings the question, how influential and lucrative is the underground dog fighting scene so that a 37 million dollar annual salary celebrity would risk incarceration? According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), “As with any other illegal underground activity, it is impossible to determine how…

your plate. Chickens, cows, pigs, and other farm animals are subject to abuse in these meat farms. Many never get to live outdoors and most of them are usually forced to live in tiny cages or warehouse floors without even seeing daylight. Chickens and pigs are crammed into small cages that often bruise or break the animals’ bones and allow them very little space to move. These cramped conditions also allow the spread of disease to quicken as the animals are being exposed to feces and metallic…

roughly 10 billion animals are slaughtered each year. These animals are killed cruelly by the billions in places know as factory farms solely for the purpose of consuming them. These places have become a highly controversial topic because of the methods they use when it concerns the caretaking of the animals and because of the effects their products have on certain aspects of society. The number of factory farms should be reduced because the production and consumption of animal source foods not…

Cross, 'the media intentionally over reports incidents involving Pit Bulls, while keeping silent on attacks committed be dogs with better reputations.' Also stated in that source, 'According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), news outlets consistently tell animal control officers they will not cover a dog attack unless it involves a Pit Bull.' Both of these statements show that the media is the main reason that Pit Bulls have a lousy reputation. All of my…

A pet can be a very big commitment but the animal also provides love, protection and companionship to the owner. Animals can help people emotionally, if you are feeling depressed the animal can make you feel loved and wanted and they are often more help to you especially when another person may not be around. Oftentimes, pet owners will have the best intentions to love and care for their pet for their lifetime, But they find the commitment to be overwhelming and end up giving them to a shelter…

Like and appreciate animals? Animals are used for protection, food, clothing, transportation, and many other uses. To end animal abuse everyone has to act as one and help support the Animal Liberation movement created by Peter Singer (O’Neil10). Animals should be treated like humans because of the cases and increase of abuse even though there are acts to stop it. The abuse of animals include beating, no feeding, not having any shelter or even leaving them to die once they get too old (O’Neil7).…

Everyone who owns a television has seen the “Somewhere in America” commercial, which was published by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, at least once. This commercial is full of emotions and most people, “Always change the channel because they can’t take it anymore,” (McLachlan). Most of the depressing aspects of this commercial is the pictures because the dogs and cats are all beaten up and suffering from something. As a matter of fact, they are trying to make the…

is why animal shelters and humane societies are so important to this country. However, the same shelters and humane societies are not funded properly to be more efficient. Solutions are needed to bring in more funds for the organizations. Fundraisers and donations are obvious ways to raising money for animal shelters and humane societies; linking schools and prisons, support programs, and promoting spaying and neutering as a unique solution to an increase in funds for…