How You Can Prevent Cruelty to Animals
How You Can Prevent Cruelty to Animals
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and it's a good time to look at what you can do to prevent animal cruelty. Whether you are an avowed animal lover or just have a pet, you can do your part to help prevent animals from being abused or neglected.
Avoid Cruelty to Animals by Being an Example
One of the easiest ways to prevent animal cruelty is by treating your pets with love and respect. That's easy enough to do, but it is important to remember that caring for animals goes beyond feeding them and giving them water. Make sure you spend time with them and care for them. Showing this love to your pets will model to your children and those around you how to treat animals properly, demonstrating that animals should be loved, cared for, and treated with respect.
Report Animal Abuse and Neglect
Sometimes, it can be hard to spot cruelty to animals, but other times it can be obvious. For example, if you have a neighbor with a bone-thin dog chained up outside with no access to water at all times, then you should call your local animal control to report it. Thankfully, you can make a report anonymously, so you do not have to worry about retaliation from someone you have reported.
Consider Teaching Opportunities
If you are a true animal lover with a passion for preventing animals from being mistreated, you can take things a step further. You can offer to help someone who may need help understanding how to care for their pet correctly. In addition, you can find volunteer opportunities at your local animal shelter or humane society.
Preventing Cruelty to Animals With Veterinary Care
Abused and neglected animals may need veterinary care to get their health back on track. They may need nourishment, medication, and labwork to ensure they are healthy. Give us a call today if you have an animal who you think needs care and continue to do your part in preventing cruelty to animals.
Waipahu Waikele
Kailua
Pet Specialists of Hawaii
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