"Animal mistreatment" refers to any harmful or cruel actions or behavior towards animals. It involves treating animals in a way that causes them suffering, pain, or distress, such as neglect, abuse, or exploitation. Full definition
For reporters concerned with animal welfare, for example, this makes any reporting on animal mistreatment at some 9,000 facilities overseen by the USDA much harder. (thedodo.com)
How on earth could the Howard, Rudd and Gillard Governments have allowed such shocking animal mistreatment to have gone on day after day, night after night, in countless slaughterhouses in arguably our most important neighbour, especially the one with which we have such a close link and provide such significant aid? (animalsaustralia.org)
Our Companions Animal Rescue CEO, Susan Linker, Amy Herald of Connecticut Votes for Animals, and representatives of Alley Cat Allies and the Connecticut chapter of the Humane Society of the United States all stood arm - in - arm with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council to help reduce animal mistreatment. (courant.com)