Humane Society of the United States

mannerisms turn into aggressive behaviour which can be directed towards the owner. The animals also don’t develop the social skills required to function alongside their species (Association of Zoos and Aquariums, n.d.). As described by The Humane Society of the United States, keeping them as pets “does not take the wild out of the wildlife” (2009). Secondly, keeping wild animals as pets can have severe effects on the ecosystem. Breeding of species can be greatly affected as they are being…

Imperialism extremely impacted foreign policies in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th century. The Monroe Doctrine paved the way for foreign policies in the United States before the 19th century. In the 1900’s domestic affairs became less significant, as foreign affairs began rising in importance. The American foreign policy was shaped by imperialism through business interests, military significance, and an increase in Social Darwinism. With the business interests expanding,…

According to the Humane Society of the United States, estimated 6-8 million homeless animals enter an animal shelter each year. Every breed differs but most animals( speaking mainly of cats and dogs) go into heat cycle about every six months. If your dog lives to be 12 years old, that gives them 24 chances to become pregnant and reproduce litters over the course of their life. Unless you are a breeder and plan on making a income off your pets, then you should spay and neuter them. Other names…

prison life where they are raped, beaten or murdered, yet they are there for non-violent offenses. Structure of the argument Reason 1: flogging is the more humane punishment in contrast with the prison. Evidence: Public whipping will sway juvenile convict away from criminal profession (example) Reason 2: the rate of crime in the United States has grown as well as the America’s justice system is faulty. Evidence: Since the 1980s the rates of inmates have increased by over 250% (statistics)…

Each year over 100 million animals are killed in order to prove that a product is safe. In order to figure out if products are harmful to human beings, animals are forced to go under harsh and torturous conditions; to see if it would possible have any harmful effects on the human body. When cosmetic products are tested on animals such as mice, rats, rabbit and guinea pigs they are often used to test skin and eye irritation. Where they would rub the product on their bear skin or have it…

Enlightenment era when reform and rehabilitation became the main focus. In 1829 Eastern State Penitentiary was built. Eastern State Penitentiary was not just to punish, but to reform the inmate by isolating them in silence and solitude. Reformers believed by doing this the…

Opponents’ views range from not wanting animals used for food at all, to those who desire a more humane way of raising and killing the animals. A quick search on the internet would flood ones monitor with images of animals that look malnourished and deformed and stories of animals forced into filthy and crowded spaces only to eventually be led to a cruel form of death. In the United States, supporters are pursuing animal law to ensure that these animals have adequate living spaces, proper…

Immigrants in the United States, we can see that the United States is a nation of immigrants. The Majority of the United States population is made up of immigrants and their descendants. Nowadays, there are still hundreds of thousands of immigrants who come to the United States from all around the world every year. The main reason for immigrants, legal and illegal, coming to the United States is that they all want a chance for a better life. Many people believe that the United States is one of…

Capital punishment results in death by execution. Capital punishment is legalized in 31 states and abolished in 19 states (Death Penalty Information Center). I believe the death penalty should be legal in all 50 of the United states in the form of first degree murder. First degree murder is In order for someone to be found guilty of first degree murder the government must prove that the person killed another person; the person killed the other person with malice aforethought; and the killing was…

Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting Humane or Inhumane Introduction In the United States we seem to not worry about Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting also known as FGM, because in our religious society we don’t see a need nor condone such acts. Truth of the matter is some cultures see the act of cutting or mutilating females genitals as a norm or necessity. In underdeveloped countries the usage of such act are so normal that they don’t view it as being barbaric or dangerous like we would…