American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The second part of the problem is: Consumers purchase puppies from pet stores or on the Internet without actually knowing the history behind this puppy. 1. According to the Humane Society of the United States and the Companion Animal Protection Society, approximately nine out of every ten puppies that are sold in pet stores come from puppy mills. The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council states that pet stores sell approximately 300,000 to 400,000 puppies each year in the United States. (from…

Student activism, diversity, and the struggle for a just society. The author of the article, Robert A. Rhoads (2016), incorporates many of his researches on student activism, specifically that of gay and lesbian students, in this article to prove his credibility. The article is divided into three sections: the sixties, post-sixties, and contemporary context, all of which focus on student activism in different time periods. The sixties, known for the civil rights moments, saw a huge support from…

Are humans Speciesist? It is deemed that all humans are created equal, and each individual has equal consideration, but do we disperse this same idea of equal consideration to other animals? In 1975, a famous philosopher, contributor to the Utilitarian society, and publisher of Animal Liberation, Peter Singer popularized the term “speciesism”, homologous to sexism and racism, to tackle the very same question above. Peter Singer defines speciesism as, “an attitude of bias against a being because…

Marlena Houck Professor Christopher Schmersahl ENC 1101 9/18/14 Appreciating Art: Rough Draft “In the Arms of an Angel” by Sarah McLachlan is one of the most beautiful and moving songs that has ever been sung. It has proven to be a remarkable piece of art since its release in 1997 because of its enduring use in many different settings. It is delivered in an attention getting manner with simple melodic tones and little background music. Most importantly, it has touched the hearts of countless…

interesting facts about the animals. What the second graders do not think about is how the animals got to the zoo and what a day in the life of a zoo animal really consists of. No American could ever imagine living in solitary confinement in any situation other than being punished for a crime in jail, so what makes that different for animals? They did not commit crimes, they did not do anything to deserve to be sent away to public zoos and aquariums to be punished. Animals are voiceless,…

including UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF helps fight child hunger around the world. Morgan also volunteers with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She ran the Chicago Marathon, a 26-mile race in 2011 to raise money for the charity (Capstone, 2024). She didn’t only care about soccer, but she is helping all the people and animals around the world. Alex Morgan made a book for young girls that plays soccer and made a lasting impact by changing pay for…

Animal testing, also known as animal experimentation, is the use of animals to conduct experiments or do research in the laboratory. Animals have been repeatedly used for centuries to advance the understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology. Such experiments were performed by early Greek physician-scientists, such as Aristotle, (384 – 322 BC), Erasistratus, (304 – 258 BC), and Galen (129 – 210 AD) (Hajar). Animal testing can be crucial to scientific development because they…

opposition is because animal experimentation is considered cruel and unnecessary. Both animal-rights activists and anti-vivisectionist groups are a part of the debate that animal testing is morally and ethically wrong simply stating that regardless of its purpose and benefit, animal testing is completely unnecessary (Festing & Wilkinson, 2007). These groups like to make it known that animal testing is the cause of animal injuries and deaths. According to PETA, 100 million animals are being…

numerous dogs being left without homes and proper care. Dog overpopulation has caused the euthanization of many dogs each year. “Of the millions of animals who enter shelters each year, about half must be euthanized for humane reasons or because no suitable homes exist for them” (PETA 6). The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that approximately 670,000 dogs are euthanized annually in the United States…

Animal Adoption Options: Shelter or Store? Philosopher Immanuel Kant said, “We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. People looking to adopt animals have a number of options about how to do this. Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue center is more advantageous and desirable for the owner and animal than adopting from a store or…