Many organizations work hard to make a difference to the world. I strongly believe that the organizations working against animal cruelty have it especially hard because they are protecting the species that cannot fight back, cannot speak back and cannot yell for help. They have to be on constant watch for any signs of cruelty because the animals cannot simply call them and tell them they need help. Also, many humans do not believe that animals deserve the same rights as humans. These are the people who possibly perform these cruel acts and/or are a big struggle for the organizations to handle. To answer my essential question, "what are associations doing to help stop cruelty to animals?", associations are using their legal power to enforce laws against animal cruelty. Every day, more and more states are adding laws to their towns that force police to stop any signs of cruelty and to imprison any felon that breaks these laws. They are also using the technology that is being created in the medical fields to help the injured animals survive. Associations have animal patrol officers answering any calls about harmed animals in different parts of cities and states. Different associations are working hard to achieve one goal- To finally put a stop to the cruelty of animals.

The Official sites of the biggest sites such as the ASPCA and the Humane Society are down below.

SPCA. ASPCA.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2012. <http://www.aspca.org/>. 


Society, Humane. Humane Society.com . N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2012.
     <http://www.humanesociety.org/>. 

Many different people have different views about the world. We all know how much of an influence a celebrity can have on a person. Many girls strive to be just like their favorite teen girl celebrity. Many celebrities can have a big impact of people with the way they use their fame and money to help out organizations. Take Ian Somerhalder for example, star of the Vampire Diaries. He uses his fame and money to help animals around the world. In fact, he has his own organization in which many people are a part of. It is called the Ian Somerhalder foundation. He is not the only celebrity trying to make a difference. Actress Hayden Panettiere has been in a organization called Sea Sheperd since 2007. It is an organization that helps sea wild life with the struggles they go through. Sea life have it hard as well. With the pollution and the way we as humans litter, their oceans become more and more dangerous to live in. They eat and swallow objects that choke them simply because we cannot take the time to dispose of them properly.

As celebrities, they create an enormous influence of young teens and sometimes also adults. I hope to see more and more celebrities striving to make a difference.


Somerhalder, Ian. "Is foundation." isfoundation.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 
     2012. <http://www.isfoundation.com/animals>. 


Seeks, Celebrity. voices.yahoo.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2012.
     <http://voices.yahoo.com/
     celebrity-animal-rights-activism-celebrities-seek-5742666.html>. 

Another way to help innocent animals is to post information about what is going on in the world in relation to animals online so that people can be aware of the situation animals are facing. Many people have already begun to do that. There are millions of websites providing truthful information about the way animals are being executed. Websites include the humane society, the ASPCA, Peta and others. These websites are also organizations created to keep things going steadily with no problems whatsoever. They are there to make sure people follow the rules and the laws of animal cruelty and to make sure that animals are respected and get the rights they deserve.

Wrinkle, Bull. "Animal RIghts Laws." bullwrinkle.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 
     2012. <http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/animallaws/law.htm>. 


Above is a citation for a website that demonstrates the different rights and laws for animals in different states. 

Animal Cruelty

This is a video created by the organization PETA, (people for the ethical treatment of Animals)

Another organization is the AFOP (Action For our Planet). It is not a widely famous organization but it works hard to provide information about animals and they also prevent animal cruelty from occurring. From insects to whales, they give out information about how an animal lives and what type of help they might need.

Takers, Action. "Animal Cruelty." actionforourplanet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 
     2012. <http://www.actionforourplanet.com/#/animals/4536945432>. 

A magazine article published in 2010, spoke about the tragic death of an innocent two year old Pitbull named Phoenix who was set on fire. It also spoke about the outrage that arose by the citizens and the organizations such as the ASPCA.

From this tragedy, many people stepped up and spoke their minds. Authors began to publish books that had to do with Animal Cruelty, people began to help out. This demonstrates how when the truth is spoken to the people, changes will began to occur.

The ASPCA and the Humane Society began to keep a closer watch on neighborhoods and developed new ways to get to places faster and easier. They also developed new and improved technologies to help animals get through the pains of their injuries. Obviously, as the world is progressing, we are becoming more and more agile with how we handle the injuries and an innocent animal.

Siebert, Charles. "The Animal Cruelty Syndrome." The New York Times: n. pag. 
     Nytmes.com. Web. 20 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/ 
     magazine/13dogfighting-t.html?pagewanted=all>. 

In quarter two of the project, i am going to strive to produce more information about the associations and what they are doing in order to stop or to help the animals in need.

I am going to begin with the main organization is South Florida and the role that they play in the prevention of animal cruelty.

The Humane Society: They strive to protect more than just the domestic animals. They take care of all animals in the wild that need help. The organization began in 1954 when a group of people wanted to improve the living conditions of animals. They started the organization in Washington, D.C. so that their efforts can have a more national view.  They spent a plethora of their time going against animal testing and other forms of animal cruelty. They ranged from helping small animals such as squirrels and raccoons to large animals such as whales.

The ASPCA: They are the oldest society created. For 125 years, they have strived to provide help. Its founder, Henry Bergh, said the purpose was "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States."


Conductor, Ehow. "What is the purpose of the Humane Society." ehow.com. N.p., 
     n.d. Web. 20 May 2012. <http://www.ehow.com/ 
     about_4578952_what-purpose-humane-society.html>. 




Burghes, Henry. "What is the purpose of the ASPCA." ragdoll- cats.com. N.p.,
     n.d. Web. 20 May 2012. <http://www.ragdoll-cats.com/aspc.htm>. 

Thus far, this project has taught me many things about life. It has taught me to appreciate what i was born into and to be thankful that i am human and can speak up and fight for my rights. Animals can't speak for themselves, therefore it is our job to speak for them. Animals need us now more than ever. They are being tortured for no reason whatsoever. They are skinned alive so that humans can have a fur coat to wear to out on dates or to a party. Even though some of us don't commit the act of skinning and physically harming the animals, the fact that we wear the fur coats, or watch as they hurt them, is cruelty enough. Although the saying "one action can start a chain reaction"is cliche, it has a lot of truth to it. If one person can get together a town, and the town can get together a country, a state, sooner or later the world will be involved. Slowly, there are more and more animal shelters opening up and more cruelty prevention organizations. Hopefully, in the near future, we will see the world as it should be. Peaceful and animal cruelty free.

An overall summary of my research would be the overall way commit the crime of harming animals. Throughout my research, i discovered how animals get tortured and the ignorance we as humans have. Sure, we all know that there are animals being harmed across the world, but how many of us stop and think about how many? Or how it is being done?

I learned about that there is two types of animal cruelty aggresion: Passive and Active.
I also learned that many animals are killed for their skin, tusks, and sometimes just because they arent as useful as others.

Matlen, Aaron K. "113 Facts About Animal Cruelty." ezine articles. N.p., n.d. 
     Web. 20 May 2012. <http://ezinearticles.com/ 
     ?113-Facts-About-Animal-Cruelty&id=5418388>. 

In the book, "For the Prevention of Cruelty: The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism In the United States," Diane L. Beers talks about different organizations in the past and the effort they tried to make against animal cruelty. For example, The ASPCA ( American Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals), still to this day works as a team to gather up all the beaten and tortured animals and gives them homes, love, care, and protection. They also strive to bring justice to those we do those types of crimes.  They also ask for donations of only 60 cents and they provide you with a picture monthly of the pet you are helping and the progress that thanks to you, they are achieving.  She also explains that there were certain acts such "The Marine Mammals Act" that helped save and protect mammals of the ocean and not only household pets. This act, established in 1972, prevents anyone from taking mammals from their environment and/ or marine mammal products.

Reflection: I think this is a very useful book because you can really pick and choose which organization or act you agree with or want to be a part of. The book has thorough explanations of each act and thorough descriptions of exactly what the organizations do and how they do it.




Beers, Diane L. For the Prevention of Cruelty: The History and Legacy of Animal 
     Rights Activism in the United States. Amazon.com. N.p., 5 June 2011. Web. 
     18 Mar. 2012. <http://www.amazon.com/ 
     Prevention-Cruelty-History-Legacy-Activism/dp/0804010870>.

There is more than one way to torture an animal. One way is by the skinning of animals for their fur.

Here is a video by Stella Mccartney, who is part of the PETA (people for the ethical treatment of animals) organization. Video is strong and graphic!

As you can see, animals all over the world are being tortured by electrocution. This madness has been going on for years, however, each year they come up with different and crueler ways to harm animals. 

Essential Question: After seeing this, do you still think wearing fur for fashion is worth this kind of cruelty?

Facts about Animal Cruelty

Here are some facts about the cruelty that has been going on across the United States.

1. Across the United States, six to eight billion stray and abandoned animals enter animal shelters each year and about half must be euthanized. 

2. Each year, 10,000 bulls die in bullfights.

3. Animals caught in traps can suffer for days before succumbing to exposure, shock, or attacks by predators.

4. About eighteen foxes are killed just to make one fox coat.

5. More than 25 million vertebrate animals are used in testing in the United States. 

6. In many circuses, exotic animals are trained through the use of physical abuse. These animals are the whipped, poked with sharp objects, beaten, or even burned.

    -Circus elephants are kept in chains for up to 23 hours a day. 

if we do not try to make a difference,by 2022, all species will be extinct. 

There are two types of animal cruelty- Passive or Active.

Passive means you do not physically hurt the dog, however, you omit to take action. Failing to feed the dog, or taking care of them when they are ill or injured.

Active means you physically hit or manipulate the animal. 

Citations:
Something, Do. "11 facts about Animal Cruelty." dosomething.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 
     19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/ 
     11-facts-about-animal-cruelty>.

Facts, Cruelty. "Facts about Animal Cruelty." Animal Cruelty facts. N.p., n.d.
     Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://animalcrueltyfacts.org/>.

I wanted to do a research paper on Animal Cruelty because it is a topic that never gets old, never gets boring. It keeps me interested and you learn new things all the time. Although animals don't look like humans or act like humans, they still have hearts. They feel just like we do and if  we believe we shouldn't be abused or beaten, then they shouldn't be either. This topic hit home because of one my dogs, Luna, was rescued from a terrible family that left her outside without food or water for days at a time. Like most animals, she is loyal, caring, sweet, and protective. I know if i am ever home alone i will be fine because shes here. Animals need love. They need us.

Essential Question: What are associations doing to help stop cruelty to animals?