Animal CrueltyOne of the world's biggest problems is animal cruelty. All over the world, animals are treated without care. When people hear about animal abuse, many only think of cats and dogs. But that's not the case. There are horses, bulls, reptiles and many other species of animals that are treated violently. Every 10 seconds an animal is mistreated. On average, more than 100,000 animals are injured or even killed in America each year. (http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/abuse_neglect/) When it comes to animal abuse, many people feel bad, but don't take action. Abused animals are unable to defend themselves and should not be exploited. This has been a problem for much of the world's existence. People take advantage of defenseless animals who have done nothing to deserve mistreatment. The people you least expect may be animal abusers. It is very difficult to tell based on a person's personality or characteristics. Another factor that contributes to animal abuse is puppy mills. Puppy mills have disgusting and unsuitable conditions for puppies. Puppies should be raised in a happy environment with plenty of space to play. They should have caring owners and people who make sure to keep their environment clean. Puppies cannot take care of themselves at such a young age, they need help from an owner or caretaker. (http://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animal-issues/companion-animals-factsheets/puppy- mulini-cani-abusati-pet-trade/) Puppy mill owners have admitted to keeping tons of dogs in a small enclosure. They admit that the only way to keep so many dogs is in a small, confined space. This is extremely uncomfortable for dogs and puts them in very poor living conditions....... center of paper...... nst animal abuse. There are phone numbers, websites and emails you can contact if you believe an animal is being abused. It's better to be safe than sorry. If you think an animal is being mistreated, you need to take action. You could save a life. (http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/stop-animal-abuse/report-animal-abuse/) Animal abuse is just as unacceptable as child abuse or domestic violence. People underestimate the power of animal abuse. It is as important as any other type of abuse. Animals are harmless creatures. There are no bad animals, only bad owners. Most of the time, dogs don't deserve the beatings they receive. There is a difference between disciplining your dog and abusing it. Animals are beautiful, loving creatures that will become your best friends if you treat them well. Don't make the mistake of abusing an animal.