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Animal Abuse--What Do You Think?

5/6/2013

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PictureLacey
 This entry is along the interactive lines. 
I would like to know why you think animal abuse occurs? 
I am not talking about animal experimentation as that is not technically  considered abuse (even thought it is), I am wondering about the everyday  backyard (or in home) pet, the farm animals, those kept in roadside tourist  attractions. And the abuse is not always physical, although that is the most  easily recognizable form.....it can also be mental or emotional.
 
Why would someone starve a dog to death?   Why would a horse be beaten so badly that it’s becomes fearful of all  human contact? As I am sure you are  well aware, there are many more graphic examples, which will not be described in  these pages.  But what I am  interested in is the why....and your thoughts on the matter? 
Having worked in animal rescue for many years, I can honestly say that  I have no answers. Some abusers  seem to feel that they’ve done nothing wrong.  Others make excuses for their behavior  or for the animal’s condition.   Many of the ‘owners’ want the animal back.  

Is it lack of income to care for the animal?  Is it an attitude taught from childhood?  What exactly is it in a person that  makes them say, “It is OK for me to starve this little dog to  death.” 

I recently had the honor of working with some rescued horses at Hidden  Creek Stables in Western Michigan.  These were animals that had seen the very worst the human race had to  offer.  Yet, with the patience,  love and respect of the dedicated rescuers, these horses have learned to trust  humanity again.  What a gift!  And how hard it must have been for  these beautiful animals to open their hearts to love! 

Imagine me, a stranger, entering a corral of horses who had no reason  at all to trust me.  With one ‘come  here’ wiggle of a finger, the horses trustingly approached and with one ‘back  and forth’ finger motion, they stopped right in front of me.   That is how sensitive they are—able to watch small finger motions and act  accordingly. Such a humbling  experience!  

So, dear readers, I would like to hear your opinions.   Why do you think animal abuse is so prevalent in today’s  society?

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Julie
5/7/2013 11:17:45 am

There are no words to describe the horror of horrors that is animal abuse. It makes me physically sick to my stomach that I cannot read or listen to stories. Although all abuse is deplorable, it is animal abuse that 'gets me'. Why prevalent? I doubt that today there are more instances. I think that with our media and communications, we HEAR/SEE it with more frequency. Why abuse? Probably those humans were abused themselves (no excuse) and so repeat the cycle--on a creature far less likely to defend himself. In other circumstances, it has to be Soul contract. That this human life was to learn the worst offenses to the Universe. The only answer is LOVE. The only resolution is rehabilitation, fostering, and finding new forever homes for our animal friends. Om Shanti!

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Jeanna
5/7/2013 12:23:06 pm

Yes Julie, you make some extremely valid points! It's a widespread problem and one with no clear resolution. Lobbying for stricter laws, enforcing the laws we already have and reporting abuse would be good starting places.

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