"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.
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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.
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?
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.
Dianna Gee, a spokeswoman, said that the company «takes allegations of
animal mistreatment by our suppliers very seriously» and is investigating the reports.
Their duties include enforcing animal control laws, responding to citizen calls, investigating animal cruelty cases, rescuing animals, and sending citations to people suspected
of animal mistreatments.
It's disturbing that someone calling herself an «animal lover» supports organisations that earn money
on animal mistreatment.
«Confining pigs in gestation crates is cruel, and more and more consumers want nothing to do with this kind of
animal mistreatment,» said Wayne Pacelle, The HSUS» president and CEO.
It is not surprising that
animal mistreatment on live export ships is in the news.
Some major circus groups had previously ended the use of elephants in their acts over concerns of
animal mistreatment.
Gianaris said the bill is intended to help find good homes for rescue animals while discouraging large commercial breeding operations linked to
animal mistreatment and poor conditions.
Still, the acknowledged death of Ferdinand's father and the uncomfortable reality of
animal mistreatment may be troubling to some.
A passionate advocate of the power of education to interrupt cycles of
animal mistreatment, Lady Slynn was thrilled to see such an enthusiastic response from the children and said:
The former head of SPCA of Connecticut was sentenced last year to prison after his second conviction on charges of
animal mistreatment.
Call the authorities if you hear, see or suspect
any animal mistreatment.
Gianaris said the bill is intended to help find good homes for rescue animals while discouraging large commercial breeding operations linked to
animal mistreatment and poor conditions.