Please, animals need help

Among the wide variety of domestic as well as harvest animals and pets that are owned dogs are the most commonly abused by their owners. There are two types of cruelty cases that animal shelters, and animal control organizations deal with on a regular day-to-day basis: passive cruelty (neglect) or active cruelty (physical harm). The neglected are the ones who are chained or tied to a post for weeks, months, or even years. Some are restrained for so long that the skin of their neck heals over the chain and has to be surgically removed. Most of the time they do not have shelter so they end up freezing or getting extremely sick. If they happen to avoid these conditions they are for sure to suffer from starvation. Below are some cases you would find on www.pet-abuse.com
 “It had maggots on it and part of the inside of its mouth was missing. The officers think this was due to rats.” 

“A neighbor heard a whimpering sound from an abandoned house only to find a dog with it’s jaw and legs bound with chains.”

A pet shop owner did this. Others along with this dog were found in a 
freezer.

Of all the cases that get reported is just the tip of the iceberg. In 2006 there were 3,453 cases added to www.pet-abuse.com. This number does not reflect the amount of occurrences happening each year. Its much more. If you have the ability to take a desperate animal into your custody than what are you waiting for. This is your chance to make a difference. At an animal shelter in your local area are pets that are waiting love and attention and need a home. If no one claims them they get euthanized regardless of how young or healthy they may be. In 2008 there were over 3 million dogs and cats euthanized. This year there is even more because of economic downturn. When I went into a local shelter there was a lot of puppies and kittens. Owner’s pets give birth to pups and they can’t find homes for them so they drop them off at shelters. This is why it’s important to keep your pets neutered or spayed. 

 

 

If your thinkin ,”I’d love to help but I just don’t have the space for a pet”, there are still ways you can help. You can make donations to your local shelter or even 

www.pet-abuse.com and help contribute to raising awareness of homeless animals and cruelty. 

I have taken the opportunity to visit an animal shelter in Warrensburg, MO and found a few pets that would make a wonderful addition to the family and most certainly do not deserve to live in a cage. If you happen to live in this area and want to adopt a pet contact Warrensburg Animal shelter (660)747-7156 ask for Sarah. 

Charlie 
White Lab
Male
$45
Brought in 3-25-09

Lolita
Beagle Mix
House Broken
Female
4-4-09

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Luckie 2yr
Golden Retriever Mix
Neutered/Housebroken
$10

Abner 
Male
Black Lab
3/26/2009