The Facts About Animal Cruelty

*Puppy mills care more about profit then the well being of the animals. Many of the dogs that are in puppy mills are plagued with diseases and are very unhealthy due to the conditions they live in. 

*Every year thousands of healthy greyhounds are killed because they aren't able to race, lack competiveness, and are injured.

* Dog fighting started in the US after the civil war in the 1860's. It was entertainment for police officers and firemen. Today, dog fighting is in all regions of the US. Dog fighting kills thousands of innocent pit bulls and gives them a bad name.

*There are 900-2,000 new cases of animal hoarding each year in the US. A quarter million animals are victims of hoarding.

* Over 100 million animals are killed each year in US laboratories for chemical, drug, food, and cosmetics testing. These animals are monkeys, mice, rats, dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and many others. 

*All major circuses have been cited for violating the minimal standards of care by the United States Animal Welfare. 

*Due to genetic manipulation, 90% of broiler chickens have trouble walking.

*The exotic pet trade has killed many animals to be killed prematurely because they are violently removed from their natural homes and it causes a lot of stress. 

* Source: www.dosomething.org