This document discusses different types of animal cruelty, their effects on dogs, and ways to prevent cruelty. It outlines unintentional, intentional, and cruel intention types of cruelty. Dog fighting is described as intentionally hurting dogs. Common abused breeds like pit bulls are discussed. Reasons for chaining dogs and abandoning them are provided. The average dog lifespan and effects of cruelty are covered. Organizations working against cruelty like the Humane Society and ASPCA are mentioned.

1. Animal Cruelty: The Effects on
Dogs
Russ Sullivan

2. There are three types of animal cruelty.
Unintentional, Intentional, and Cruel
Intention.

3. Unintentional Cruelty
 This form of cruelty is not done on purpose.
 The person/abuser does not know what they are doing is
bad.
 The person does not realize that their animal is suffering.
They forget to feed it or give it water for days.

4. Intentional Cruelty
 This form of cruelty is meant to hurt the animal.
 Some kids may choose to shoot rubber bands at a dog
due to peer pressure.
 Somebody may be mad at something and kick their dog.

5. Cruel Intention
 The worst form of cruelty.
 The person intends to hurt the animal.
 They enjoy hurting animals or it makes them feel like
they are powerful.
 People may feel that they have control over others. To
get this feeling, they hurt the animal.
 Some may enjoy watching their animal in agony.

6. Dog Fighting
 Dog fighting is one dog against another.
 Dogs are seriously hurt and often killed during the fight.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CcM8wcspmM

7. The Animal Fighting Spectator
Prohibition Act
 Introduced to the U.S House of
Representatives on January 23rd, 2013.
 This legislation would make it a federal
offense to be a spectator at a dog fight.
 People could serve up to one year in prison if
attending a fight.
 The violator would receive additional charges
if they brought children to the fight.

8. How many animals die annually
from cruelty
 Approximately 300,000 animals are killed
annually.

9. What is the most commonly
abused breed of dogs?
 Pit bulls are the most common breed of dogs
that are found stray and abused.

10. Why do people Give up their
Dogs?
 Allergy reasons
 Moving
 Digging, Climbing and Barking

11. Why do people chain their dogs
outside?
People chain their dogs outside for many reasons.
Some think that the dog will escape, some think
dogs should live outside, and some think they will
even mess up their landscaping or yard.

12. What is a Puppy mill?
A puppy mill is a dog breeding operation
where money is given higher priority over
the health of the animals. All of these dogs
are more likely to develop more health
problems then regular bred dogs.

13. What is the Average Life Span
of a Dog?
 The Average life span of a normal dog is 10-12
years.
 A dog that is abused has a much shorter life
span. Dog fighting may cause the dog to die
that same day due to pain.

14. 10 Ways to Prevent Animal
Cruelty
 Know who you need to contact to report it.
 Get to know and recognize the animals in the neighborhood you live in.
 Make a call to report cruelty.
 Provide all that you know/ witnessed when reporting cruelty.
 Contact your local police to let them know investigating cruelty should be a
priority for them.
 Fight for the passage of legislation for anti-cruelty laws.
 Set an example for others.
 Talk to your family about cruelty.
 Support your local organization or animal control facility.
 Start a neighborhood watch with your friends and family.

15. What is the Humane Society of
the United States?
 The humane society is the largest animal
protection organization in the United States.
 They come up with laws and legislation to
better protect animals.

16. What is the ASPCA?
 The ASPCA is similar to what the Humane
Society does.
 They work to save animals from cruelty and
also works to pass humane laws.

17. My Visit to the Anne Arundel
County Animal Control Facility
 I took a trip to this facility to visit some
animals and get a volunteers opinion about
cruelty.
 The most common dog I found at the facility
was the Pit Bull.

18. “I’m very lonely!”

19. “Will you let me out?”

20. “Will you take me home?”

21. “I’m tired of being in this
cage!”

22. “It’s Not fair!”