{"id":990,"date":"2020-12-14T23:59:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T23:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=990"},"modified":"2024-02-18T18:14:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T18:14:48","slug":"animal-abuse-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/animal-abuse-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"35 Disturbing Animal Abuse Statistics (2024 UPDATE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thousands of animal abuse cases are reported every day. However, animal abuse statistics reveal that most animal and pet abuse cases are never brought to light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at some of the most shocking statistics and facts about animal abuse. They\u2019ll help you fight animal cruelty and raise awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='top-10-alarming-animal-abuse-statistics-and-facts'><b>Top 10 Alarming Animal Abuse Statistics and Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every 60 seconds, <a href=\"#one animal suffers abuse\">one animal suffers abuse<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close to <a href=\"#65% of all abused animals\">65% of all abused animals<\/a> are dogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, <a href=\"#more than 10 million animals die\">more than 10 million animals die<\/a> from abuse in the US alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;ve been <a href=\"#483 drug-positive Greyhounds\">483 drug-positive Greyhounds<\/a> in Florida alone over 10 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <a href=\"#100,000 horses in the US are killed\">100,000 horses in the US are killed<\/a> for human consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, <a href=\"#250,000 animals every year\">250,000 animals every year<\/a> are victims of animal hoarding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are over <a href=\"#10,000 puppy mills\">10,000 puppy mills<\/a> in the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#1\/3 of parrot species\">1\/3 of parrot species<\/a> could become extinct because of the exotic bird trade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 115 million animals are <a href=\"#used for laboratory experiments\">used for laboratory experiments<\/a> yearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About <a href=\"#97% of all abused and killed\">97% of all abused and killed<\/a> animals yearly are farm animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal abuse articles, such as this one, will help you discover more about animal abuse, why people abuse animals, and how to end this awful torture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='general-animal-abuse-facts-and-statistics'><b>General Animal Abuse Facts and Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of animal cruelty: organized cruelty (like dogfighting and cockfighting), neglect, and intentional cruelty, and many more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s see some actual numbers on animal abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='1-statistics-of-animal-abuse-reveal-that-every-60-seconds-one-animal-suffers-abuse'><b>1. Statistics of animal abuse reveal that every 60 seconds, one animal suffers abuse.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Sentient Media)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though today&#8217;s society is modern and advanced, people turn a blind eye to animal and pet abuse. In some cases, they condone it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abuse comes in many forms. Sadly, the effect it leaves on animals is always the same: fear, pain, and desperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='2-close-to-65-of-all-abused-animals-are-dogs-based-on-stats-about-animal-abuse'><b>2. Close to 65% of all abused animals are dogs based on stats about animal abuse.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Fabiosa)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal cruelty facts report that dogs are the most common victims of this cruelty. Moreover, this doesn&#8217;t refer to dogs in general but specific breeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics show that<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/pit-bull-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one in four abused dogs is a Pit Bull<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some countries have banned this breed to prevent animal cruelty. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;ve also banned this breed, intending to prevent\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/dog-bite-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pit Bull attacks on people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='3-there-are-two-types-of-animal-abuse-passive-and-active-cruelty'><b>3. There are two types of animal abuse: passive and active cruelty.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Animal Abuse)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts about animal cruelty reveal that passive cruelty mainly includes animal neglect cases. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cases include improper shelter, dehydration, starvation, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, active cruelty involves intentionally harming the animal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes beating, whipping, and branding of animals, often resulting in their death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='4-approximately-71-of-people-who-are-reported-for-domestic-violence-also-abuse-their-pets-according-to-animal-abuse-and-domestic-violence-statistics'><b>4. Approximately 71% of people who are reported for domestic violence also abuse their pets according to animal abuse and domestic violence statistics.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSUS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal cruelty facts and stats show a clear correlation between domestic violence and animal abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims of domestic violence have reported that their abuser has also maltreated their pet in the great majority of cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='5-around-88-of-the-families-under-investigation-for-child-abuse-are-also-reported-for-animal-cruelty'><b>5. Around 88% of the families under investigation for child abuse are also reported for animal cruelty.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(National Sheriff\u2019s Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage of animal abuse is much higher in families with child abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, abuse leads to more abuse, so statistics show that 26% of the people who abuse animals were abused in their childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who witness domestic violence are three times more likely to abuse animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='6-children-who-are-sexually-abused-are-5-times-more-likely-to-abuse-animals-as-per-statistics-for-animal-abuse'><b>6. Children who are sexually abused are 5 times more likely to abuse animals as per statistics for animal abuse.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(National Sheriff\u2019s Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this, children 10 years and older who abuse animals intentionally are two to three times more likely to have been abused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal abuse is also characteristic of the development of violent adult offenders. Up to two in three adults who are violent offenders have an animal abuse history.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='animal-cruelty-facts-and-statistics-in-the-us'><b>Animal Cruelty Facts and Statistics in the US<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US is particularly cruel to animals. Each year, millions of poor, innocent souls die from abuse, experiments, and cruelty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='7-it%e2%80%99s-estimated-that-the-lifetime-prevalence-of-animal-abuse-in-us-adults-is-1-8-according-to-domestic-animal-abuse-statistics'><b>7. It\u2019s estimated that the lifetime prevalence of animal abuse in US adults is 1.8% according to domestic animal abuse statistics.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NCBI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that men are the most likely to abuse animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, people with low income and education levels, and adults who live in the west US regions are more likely to be reported for abusing animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='8-statistics-on-animal-cruelty-reveal-that-very-year-more-than-10-million-animals-die-from-abuse-in-the-us-alone'><b>8. Statistics on animal cruelty reveal that very year, more than 10 million animals die from abuse in the US alone.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Letters to the Next President)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as the animal abuse statistics for 2021 reveal, only 1,920 animal abuse cases are presented by the media every year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, animal abuse still isn&#8217;t recognized as a severe issue in the United States, remaining an unpopular topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='9-every-year-more-than-6-5-million-animals-enter-animal-shelters-according-to-animal-abuse-statistics-in-the-united-states'><b>9. Every year, more than 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters according to animal abuse statistics in the United States.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ASPCA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year,<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/animal-shelter-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helters in the United States accept around 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to the animal abuse statistics from the ASPCA, only 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half of them are cats, and the other half are dogs. However, most of those that don\u2019t get adopted, around 1.5 million, are euthanized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do your part and help out a foster animal by sending them a special\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100177890\/type\/dlg\/sid\/animal-abuse-stats\/https:\/\/store.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com\/products\/00022-emergency-kits-for-pet-foster-parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Kit from the Animal Rescue Site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also have an array of great products, and each purchase goes to feeding animals in shelters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='10-the-latest-animal-abuse-stats-reveal-that-each-year-the-us-kills-over-3-million-mink-for-fur'><b>10. The latest animal abuse stats reveal that each year, the US kills over 3 million mink for fur.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stats on animal abuse show that one hundred million animals suffer each year because of the fur trade. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re bred and raised on inhumane fur farms. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their only purpose: to become a fashion accessory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='11-over-the-last-decade-thereve-been-483-drug-positive-greyhounds-in-florida-alone'><b>11. Over the last decade, there&#8217;ve been 483 drug-positive Greyhounds in Florida alone.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSUS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greyhound racing is illegal in over 40 states. But that&#8217;s not stopping people from organizing illegal races.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure a race win, breeders drug the dogs with cocaine, lidocaine, novocaine, industrial solvent DMSO, opiates oxycodone, and oxymorphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racing Greyhounds are also confined in dog track cages that measure 36 inches by 36 inches by 42 inches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They endure horrific injuries, pain, and wounds. Unfortunately, thousands of them die each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly, it\u2019s safe to assume that the number of Greyhound deaths is underreported.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='12-animal-abuse-statistics-in-america-reveal-that-more-than-100000-horses-are-killed-and-processed-for-human-consumption'><b>12. Animal abuse statistics in America reveal that more than 100,000 horses are killed and processed for human consumption.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSUS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, many slaughterhouses have been shut down over the years. Still, murdering horses for consumption continues happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USDA even documented that 92.3% of the killed horses are in good health and could live a productive life if they weren&#8217;t killed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='13-on-average-250000-animals-every-year-are-victims-of-animal-hoarding'><b>13. On average, 250,000 animals every year are victims of animal hoarding.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Animal Legal Defense Fund)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most outrageous form of animal abuse is animal hoarding. Hoarders usually have hundreds of cats and dogs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These creatures are malnourished, have serious medical issues, dental and eye illnesses, and psychological distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='14-statistics-on-animal-abuse-reveal-that-there-are-over-10000-puppy-mills-in-the-united-states'><b>14. Statistics on animal abuse reveal that there are over 10,000 puppy mills in the United States.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HSUS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, these mills breed more than 2 million dogs for profit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem with puppy mills is that they often exist in horrible conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The puppies are not kept safe from cold, heat, or bad weather, and they spend their lives in wire cages stacked on top of each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='15-a-little-over-100-thousand-dogs-are-tested-upon-in-us-laboratories-a-year'><b>15. A little over 100 thousand dogs are tested upon in US laboratories a year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(USDA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal abuse statistics show that some universities go so far as to take dogs from shelters to use them in their experiments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are most often used in toxicology studies. These studies typically involve harmful pesticides, chemicals, and pharmaceutical medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='16-every-year-us-labs-abuse-more-than-19000-cats'><b>16. Every year, US labs abuse more than 19,000 cats.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this, thousands of cats are sold to schools for dissections and various projects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cats are most often homeless or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/pet-adoption-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adopted from shelters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just like in the case of dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='animal-cruelty-statistics-worldwide'><b>Animal Cruelty Statistics Worldwide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rest of the world isn\u2019t less cruel to animals. Here are even more horrific figures and facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='17-between-5000-and-6000-tigers-in-china-currently-live-in-captivity-because-of-the-traditional-medicine-industry'><b>17. Between 5,000 and 6,000 tigers in China currently live in captivity because of the traditional medicine industry.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(World Animal Protection)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of Asian medicine doesn&#8217;t require wild animal products. Still, some subindustries create a horrible demand for big cat farming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lions and tigers are farmed and poached for their body parts and bones, which are used for making traditional remedies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These animals are kept in tiny enclosures. And, animal abuse statistics from 2019 show that this hurts not only their bodies but their psyches, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='18-the-uk%e2%80%99s-rspca-gets-a-call-about-animal-abuse-every-30-seconds'><b>18. The UK\u2019s RSPCA gets a call about animal abuse every 30 seconds.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Lad Bible, NCBI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSPCA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s cruelty hotline operates 24\/7. According to animal cruelty facts from the UK, it gets more than a million animal abuse reports in one year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, they\u2019re able to solve just a little over 100,000 animal abuse cases in a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, animal cruelty statistics for Australia show a little brighter statistics. Aussies report 55,000\u201360,000 animal abuse cases a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='19-one-third-of-parrot-species-are-in-danger-of-being-extinct-because-of-the-exotic-bird-trade'><b>19. One-third of parrot species are in danger of being extinct because of the exotic bird trade.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AWI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of birds are illegally smuggled, traded, or sold on the black market to collectors or for illegal fighting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global trade of birds has had a significant negative impact, especially on parrots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the loss of their habitat, many parrot species are on the verge of extinction, according to animal abuse statistics from 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='20-every-year-more-than-115-million-animals-in-the-world-are-used-for-laboratory-experiments'><b>20. Every year, more than 115 million animals in the world are used for laboratory experiments.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most countries don&#8217;t collect or publish data about animal testing and research. So, it&#8217;s estimated that this number is much higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US alone harms 15.6 million animals during experiments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, lab animals like mice, rats, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates aren\u2019t even included in official statements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[visualizer id=&#8221;5732&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European Union abuses more than 23.5 million animals. The UK, France, and Germany are the top countries using these creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='21-denmark-slaughtered-15%e2%80%9317-million-animals-for-mink-fur-that-tested-positive-for-covid-19'><b>21. Denmark slaughtered 15\u201317 million animals for mink fur that tested positive for Covid-19.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Reuters)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before this, China was the biggest mink fur producer. However, authorities in Denmark justified their actions saying they were afraid new strains of the virus would get to humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They were concerned vaccines wouldn&#8217;t be effective against the new strain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, they simply slaughtered the animals and used their fur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='animal-cruelty-cases-on-animal-farms'><b>Animal Cruelty Cases on Animal Farms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people don&#8217;t even think about what farm animals go through so we can enjoy their eggs, milk, cheese, and meat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sad reality is that farm animals are tortured to produce as much food as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='22-about-97-of-all-tortured-and-killed-animals-are-farm-animals'><b>22. About 97% of all tortured and killed animals are farm animals.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(LCA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These animals aren&#8217;t seen as living beings\u2014they&#8217;re mass-produced for the product they become: eggs, milk, meat, and leather. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These animals are drugged and confined only to produce more milk and eggs, breed more offspring, and die.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factory farming is a business, and farmers need to cut all costs to maximize their profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='23-one-statistic-on-animal-abuse-reports-that-over-9-billion-chickens-are-killed-every-year'><b>23. One statistic on animal abuse reports that over 9 billion chickens are killed every year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ASPCA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US slaughterhouses breed and kill 10 times more birds than any other animal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, 300 million chickens are used for their eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, no birds\u2014chickens, hens, ducks, turkeys, geese, etc.\u2014are protected by federal animal protection laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='24-an-estimated-95-of-pigs-get-raised-in-factory-farms-that-dont-allow-them-to-live-naturally'><b>24. An estimated 95% of pigs get raised in factory farms that don&#8217;t allow them to live naturally.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(World Animal Protection)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/factory-farming-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">farm animal abuse statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that three in every four mother pigs are confined in cages during pregnancy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cages are the size of an average refrigerator and are so small they can&#8217;t even turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factory farming is the most significant source of animal cruelty in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='25-around-50-of-all-consumed-fish-are-raised-in-artificial-environments'><b>25. Around 50% of all consumed fish are raised in artificial environments.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ASPCA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, fish are bred artificially instead of being caught in the wilderness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People believe that fish can&#8217;t feel pain, but it&#8217;s been proven that along with pain, they also feel fear and suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further animal abuse statistics show that fish farming, or aquaculture, is one of the fastest-growing food production industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='26-dairy-cows-must-give-10-times-more-milk-than-they-would-in-nature'><b>26. Dairy cows must give 10 times more milk than they would in nature.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(LCA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milking machines often cut the cows or cause them other injuries. Some even give them electric shocks, resulting in their death. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, cows in nature live 20\u201325 years, but they&#8217;re killed after 3\u20135 years and used for meat on farms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='wild-animal-abuse-statistics'><b>Wild Animal Abuse Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are more familiar with wild animal abuse. However, the statistics paint an even sadder picture than most people imagine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='27-the-majority-of-the-sloths-used-for-entertainment-and-tourism-die-within-6-months-of-their-capture'><b>27. The majority of the sloths used for entertainment and tourism die within 6 months of their capture.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(World Animal Protection)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In their natural habitat, sloths live a quiet, sleepy life, undisturbed by the global craze for \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldanimalprotection.org\/wildlife-selfie-code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildlife selfies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, sloths are the most commonly abused wild animals due to people seeking out &#8220;cute&#8221; photo opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When captured, they&#8217;re constantly surrounded by people and are therefore placed under high stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='28-as-many-as-35000-elephants-are-poached-every-year-according-to-animal-cruelty-statistics'><b>28. As many as 35,000 elephants are poached every year, according to animal cruelty statistics.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(National Geographic)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elephant poaching crisis is currently at its peak. What\u2019s even scarier, some elephant populations may very soon become extinct as a direct result. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this moment, more elephants are being killed for ivory than are being born.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='29-animal-abuse-statistics-worldwide-reveal-that-over-100-million-sharks-are-killed-every-year-illegally-primarily-to-make-shark%e2%80%99s-fin-soup'><b>29. Animal abuse statistics worldwide reveal that over 100 million sharks are killed every year illegally, primarily to make shark\u2019s fin soup.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Animal Matters)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, over 85% of the world&#8217;s fisheries have reached their maximum or surpassed it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, animal abuse facts and information show that more than 650,000 marine mammals are seriously injured or killed every year because they get accidentally caught in fishing gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='30-approximately-75-of-pet-lizards-snakes-turtles-and-tortoises-die-within-the-first-year-of-becoming-someone%e2%80%99s-pet'><b>30. Approximately 75% of pet lizards, snakes, turtles, and tortoises die within the first year of becoming someone\u2019s pet.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(World Animal Protection)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wild animals that are kept as pets suffer because nothing can replace their natural habitat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they&#8217;re obtained legally or not, keeping wild animals as pets supports cruelty toward animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='statistics-about-animal-abuse-in-the-entertainment-industries'><b>Statistics About Animal Abuse in the Entertainment Industries<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoos, aquariums, and circuses may seem like a fun family activity. Sadly, what happens when the show is over will horrify you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='31-lions-and-tigers-have-18000-times-less-space-in-zoos-than-they-would-in-nature'><b>31. Lions and tigers have 18,000 times less space in zoos than they would in nature.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Freedom for Animals)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a fact that animals in zoos suffer immensely only because a zoo can&#8217;t provide as much space as they&#8217;d have in their natural habitat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, lions spend 48% of their time pacing in their enclosure, which signifies a behavioral problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='32-around-75-of-zoos-and-aquariums-break-the-basic-mistreatment-rules'><b>32. Around 75% of zoos and aquariums break the basic mistreatment rules.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ATI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of animal abuse in zoos, statistics reveal that most of the world&#8217;s zoos and aquariums offer visitors some interaction with animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes areas where people can pet and touch them. They train them for different shows, thus breaking the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waza.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Association of Zoos and Aquariums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (WAZA) rules and animal cruelty laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='33-circus-animals-spend-96-of-their-lives-in-cages'><b>33. Circus animals spend 96% of their lives in cages.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Sentient Media)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal rights statistics reveal that most of these animals spend almost their whole lives in cages, transported from one city to another. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These animals are forced into submission, whipped, chained, and denied socialization with their own species.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/circus-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal abuse in circuses<\/a> is a significant problem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as these animals are exploited continuously and left in terrible conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='34-over-the-last-20-years-35-documented-dangerous-incidents-involved-circus-elephants'><b>34. Over the last 20 years, 35 documented dangerous incidents involved circus elephants.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(DoSomething)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These animals spend 11 months traveling in small cages, often eating, sleeping, and urinating in the same place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trainers usually use electric prods, bullhooks, and other painful methods to force the animals to perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This results in elephants bolting from circuses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the circus animal abuse statistics show that elephants have run through streets and attacked people. They&#8217;ve also crashed into buildings and injured or killed handlers in these accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='35-since-1990-126-big-cats-have-died-in-us-circuses-because-of-their-confinement'><b>35. Since 1990, 126 big cats have died in US circuses because of their confinement.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PETA Kids)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, more than 255 people have been injured, and 26 have died in accidents with big cats from circuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circus training sessions aren&#8217;t monitored by the government. Still, undercover footage has shown that big cats are often hit with sticks and dragged by chains around their necks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='faq'><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id='what-is-animal-abuse'><b>What is animal abuse?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific animal cruelty articles reveal that animal abuse and cruelty don\u2019t just include physical harm, but psychological, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torturing and beating animals, confining or transporting them in the wrong way is considered animal abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, killing them in inhumane ways and not giving them proper food and hydration or medication are also considered forms of animal abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='why-do-people-abuse-animals'><b>Why do people abuse animals?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be numerous reasons for animal cruelty. Most of the people who abuse animals feel like they\u2019re under other people\u2019s control. They feel they have no power or that they\u2019re unnoticed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many want to shock or threaten other creatures as a way to demonstrate their power. Others just project what has been done to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='what-are-the-best-ways-to-stop-animal-abuse'><b>What are the best ways to stop animal abuse?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some methods that everyone should practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way how to stop animal abuse is by being a responsible pet owner, first and foremost. Only you can fulfill your pets&#8217; needs and show kindness to other pets and give shelter to animals in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you witness animal cruelty, you should immediately report it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, you should educate people around you about animal cruelty. Animal Cruelty Prevention Month (April) is a great time to start spreading your knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children should also be taught from an early age how to respect and care for animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='how-many-animals-are-abused-each-year'><b>How many animals are abused each year?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s challenging to make a precise estimation. We know that every year 10 million animals die from abuse. We also know that 100 million animals are used for lab experiments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not all abuse cases are reported, so we can safely say that more than 100 million animals suffer abuse every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='where-does-animal-abuse-happen-the-most'><b>Where does animal abuse happen the most?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals in Asia are by far the most abused ones. Asia doesn\u2019t have many laws that protect animals from cruelty and exploitation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it easy for people to capture and cage bears for their bile, or slaughter cats and dogs for their meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal cruelty is also common in zoos, safari parks, and circuses in China and Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wild animals are usually kept in small cages and chains. This causes great psychological damage. Some wild captive animals even self-harm because of frustration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='what-are-examples-of-animal-cruelty'><b>What are examples of animal cruelty?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we already mentioned, there is passive (neglect) and active (abuse) cruelty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglect includes failing to provide animals with basic things, such as food, water, shelter, and vet care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglect is a passive type of cruelty because it\u2019s typically caused by pet owners\u2019 ignorance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, abuse or active (intentional) cruelty is much more horrible. It includes the intentional causing of physical pain or injury. Maiming, torturing, and killing animals are just a few examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='is-killing-animals-a-crime'><b>Is killing animals a crime?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should know that anti-cruelty laws exist in all 50 states. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they may differ from state to state, so you should check your state\u2019s law for precise details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, killing animals is a crime. And we\u2019re not talking about euthanasia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who intentionally and maliciously kills an animal could face jail time in their state or county jail. Or, they may be required to pay a fine of up to $20,000. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also the possibility of a combination \u2014 imprisonment and a fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='what-state-has-the-toughest-animal-cruelty-laws'><b>What state has the toughest animal cruelty laws?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/aldf.org\/project\/us-state-rankings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Animal Legal Defense Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ALDF) publishes a list of the best and worst states according to their animal protection laws. The latest data reveals that in 2019:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best states included: Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, Maine, and Rhode Island.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worst states were: Wyoming, Kentucky, New Mexico, Iowa, and Mississippi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois&#8217; laws state that animal fighting is a RICO offense while animal fighting provisions are a felony. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the maximum penalty for aggravated cruelty is five years imprisonment and a $25,000 fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='which-state-has-the-highest-animal-cruelty-rate'><b>Which state has the highest animal cruelty rate?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 113 reported animal cruelty cases per 100,000 people, Delaware takes this unfortunate win. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state recently passed a law that should protect dogs from life-threatening weather. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law is supposed to prevent dogs from being tied outside for more than nine hours in extremely cold or hot weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='can-you-go-to-jail-for-killing-a-dog'><b>Can you go to jail for killing a dog?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. As we mentioned, the laws differ from state to state, so the imprisonment duration can vary. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, killing animals unjustifiably will get you in jail. And (again, depending on the state) you&#8217;ll probably have to pay a hefty fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='the-bottom-line'><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, as these animal abuse statistics have shown, animal cruelty is a genuine issue that takes millions of victims every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People should be aware of some animals&#8217; daily struggles and give their best to help them. We hope that these statistics and facts will raise awareness of animal cruelty and help stop it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='sources'><b>Sources<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becher4180.weebly.com\/statistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Abuse<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aldf.org\/article\/animal-hoarding-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Legal Defense Fund<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.animalmatters.org\/facts\/wildlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Matters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/animal-cruelty\/farm-animal-welfare\/animals-factory-farms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASPCA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/animal-homelessness\/shelter-intake-and-surrender\/pet-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASPCA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allthatsinteresting.com\/world-animal-protection-mistreatment-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awionline.org\/content\/bird-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/facts\/11-facts-about-circus-animal-abuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DoSomething<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fabiosa.com\/ctani-rsyhv-auyhv-pbolk-phavn-animal-abuse-statistics-show-improvement-but-there-s-still-a-long-road-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabiosa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomforanimals.org.uk\/blog\/10-facts-about-zoos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom for Animals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsi.org\/news-media\/fur-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsi.org\/news-media\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/greyhound-racing-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSUS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/facts-about-horse-slaughter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSUS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/animal-cruelty-facts-and-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSUS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/puppy-mill-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSUS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/animal-cruelty-and-neglect-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSUS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladbible.com\/more\/animals-the-rspca-receives-a-call-for-help-every-30-seconds-20190112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lad Bible<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcanimal.org\/index.php\/campaigns\/other-issues\/factory-farming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letters2president.org\/letters\/429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letters to the Next President<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/2019\/06\/elephants-poached-in-botswana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheriffs.org\/Animal-Cruelty-and-Child-Abuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sheriff\u2019s Association<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2792040\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6940924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/issues\/animals-used-for-experimentation\/cats-laboratories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PETA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/issues\/animals-used-for-experimentation\/animals-used-experimentation-factsheets\/animal-experiments-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PETA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petakids.com\/save-animals\/big-cats-circus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PETA Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-health-coronavirus-china-mink-idUSKBN28D0PV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reuters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sentientmedia.org\/animal-cruelty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentient Media<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldanimalprotection.us\/blog\/7-animal-cruelty-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Animal Protection<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/aphis\/ourfocus\/animalwelfare\/sa_obtain_research_facility_annual_report\/ct_research_facility_annual_summary_reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is animal abuse?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Scientific animal cruelty articles reveal that animal abuse and cruelty don\u2019t just include physical harm, but psychological, as well.\\n\\nTorturing and beating animals, confining or transporting them in the wrong way is considered animal abuse.\\n\\nMoreover, killing them in inhumane ways and not giving them 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Asia doesn\u2019t have many laws that protect animals from cruelty and exploitation.\\n\\nThis makes it easy for people to capture and cage bears for their bile, or slaughter cats and dogs for their meat.\\n\\nAnimal cruelty is also common in zoos, safari parks, and circuses in China and Vietnam.\\n\\nWild animals are usually kept in small cages and chains. This causes great psychological damage. Some wild captive animals even self-harm because of frustration.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are examples of animal cruelty?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"As we already mentioned, there is passive (neglect) and active (abuse) cruelty.\\n\\nNeglect includes failing to provide animals with basic things, such as food, water, shelter, and vet care.\\n\\nNeglect is a passive type of cruelty because it\u2019s typically caused by pet owners\u2019 ignorance.\\n\\nOn the other hand, abuse or active (intentional) cruelty is much more horrible. 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The latest data reveals that in 2019:\\n\\nThe best states included: Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, Maine, and Rhode Island.\\nThe worst states were: Wyoming, Kentucky, New Mexico, Iowa, and Mississippi.\\n\\nIllinois' laws state that animal fighting is a RICO offense while animal fighting provisions are a felony.\\n\\nMoreover, the maximum penalty for aggravated cruelty is five years imprisonment and a $25,000 fine.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which state has the highest animal cruelty rate?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With more than 113 reported animal cruelty cases per 100,000 people, Delaware takes this unfortunate win. The state recently passed a law that should protect dogs from life-threatening weather.\\n\\nThe law is supposed to prevent dogs from being tied outside for more than nine hours in extremely cold or hot weather.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can you go to jail for killing a dog?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, you can. As we mentioned, the laws differ from state to state, so the imprisonment duration can vary. However, killing animals unjustifiably will get you in jail. And (again, depending on the state) you'll probably have to pay a hefty fine.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sadly, as animal abuse statistics for 2022 show, animal cruelty is a real issue that takes millions of victims every year. Read on to discover more. 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