The Growing Issue of Animal Abuse in Poor Countries

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” (Gandhi). Sadly it seems that there is much to be desired from America. Over the past few years there has been an increase in animal abuse, sadly numerous cases go unreported and unrecognized. It is estimated by the HSUS that every year nearly one million animals are abused or killed with connections of domestic violence. From this growing issue, it is seen that humans have power over animals.

Most commonly the victims who suffer are dogs, as seen in the picture. Reported in 2007 by the media 64.5% cases involved dogs, 18% involved cats, and 25% involved other animals. Pit bulls are especially the most common dogs abused. Livestock are victims as well, HSUS investigations into slaughterhouses and cattle auctions have revealed, animal abuse cases in the factory farm industry. The picture shown above depicts an innocent dog. Both his legs and mouth were duck taped, which is what catches many people’s attention, since duck taping an animal’s body parts is not acceptable. Much emotion can be found in this picture and can cause one to feel hatred towards those people who commit these atrocious actions. One may also feel sympathy, especially those who own pets. Inhumanity is also well represented in this photograph. It is sad to believe that a person would do this to an animal. Sadly, animal abuse charges may not be enough where this happened. There are many states like Pennsylvania whose laws are not strict enough regarding animal abuse. This will be a growing dispute with years to come if society does not do anything about it.

Poverty in Contemporary Democratic Republic of Congo

Poor as I am

I live in Kinshasa,

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...ds yearn to learn and sadly sometimes their conditions don’t allow them too. Kids without shoes are seen at school all in order to succeed and perhaps have a chance to go further in life. The excitement of school exhibited by the children captured my attention the most. Many are excited to learn even if it means they have to go through much trouble just to get to school.

Development in the arts have allowed for awareness altogether. Through stories, poems, paintings, photography, film and more it has enabled us to view growing societal issues in different ways. They might not go away forever but they can be reduced. Different issues vary across different cultures, many of the problems such as poverty and poor education will continue to stay. It is the way that awareness is raised and how people around the globe get informed that we can improve these dilemmas.