Humane society The humane society is a nonprofit organization, which is a corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. The humane society is also a 501c, a nonprofit American tax-exempt organization. It was founded in 1954 by Fred Myers (1904-1963), its first name was the National Humane Society, later named The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Their first mission was to decrease suffering
slaughtered. Fortunately, an increasing number of slaughter plants and small farms have been conforming to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA), after it was passed in 1958, and amended to be fully enforced in 2002, but there are still slaughter plants that abuse, neglect, and provide poor conditions for livestock (“Humane” Animal). When looking at the realities of mass producing meat and animal products, two serious problems arise: the quality of life for the animals
With the holidays approaching, many young couples look into getting their better half a puppy for Christmas. But what they do not know is that puppy could have been bred in one of the most inhumane ways. Puppy mills are all over the United States, and the government has turned their cheeks to the horrors behind those barn doors. Dogs are put in small crates often filled with their own feces. Pups are not bathed regularly with no veterinary attention so this often leads to infection, and they are
are put into place to control and enforce humane breeding and living conditions, protecting the welfare of these dogs, and drastically lessening their mortality rate and the way puppy mill owners make their living. Currently, under the federal Animal Welfare Act of 1966, the USDA licenses and inspects about six thousand puppy mills nationally. Thirty percent of them are Missouri, making the mid-western state “the puppy mill capital of the country”. Most states have one kennel per 100,000 residents,
the Clarion Humane Society was real joy. I remember making the phone call to the Humane Society in Clarion, Pennsylvania, on July 5, 1994. I had just asked the volunteer worker who answered the phone, “Do you have a little dog there that needs a loving and caring home?” She said that they had just received a little puppy a few days before. My heart leaped in my chest. I was so excited that I wanted to get there as fast as I could. My friend and I drove off in my car to the Humane Society so fast that
the University of Pennsylvania Medicine, it has been proven dogs bred in puppy mills are unable to demonstrate impaired health. Animals from puppy mills show uncontrollable abnormal behavioral characteristics that causes fear easily. (Hawaiian Humane Society) Animals in puppy mills are not bred for the quality of the animal created but for the quantity of it. Many of the animals not only gain defects but can also be handed the defect from generation to generation. (PETA) In many of the puppy mills
levels of basic rights. No, they can’t talk, or get a job, nor can they contribute to society the way humans can. Yet they hold a special place in their owners’ hearts, they can without a doubt feel, show their different emotions, and they can most definitely love. In recent years there has been a massive increase in animal rights awareness, leading to a better understanding and knowledge in the subject of the humane treatment of animals. Where do humans draw the line between the concern of equality
An estimated eight million homeless animals in the United States are victims of euthanization as a means to keep the population under control (humanesociety.org). Not just sick or old animals are subject to these humane deaths, but healthy, young ones that deserved a good home. Many veterinarians tell their clients to get their furry companions neutered, due to this over population. However, people use inadequate excuses such as breeding to leave their comrade intact. Thus, dogs and other animals
the suffering of an animal by putting them in a painless and permanent state of sleep. Today the term euthanasia is used to give reason to the murders of innocent animals all over the world. Animals should only be put down by euthanasia if they are in pain or suffering. Unfortunately most dogs that are euthanized over the course of the year are not aggressive or suffering from any disease (The Humane Society of the United States). Most of the animals are euthanized due to overpopulation in animal shelters
there were many attempts at making progress, there were many areas where they were unsuccessful. Progressives from 1870 to 1920 were not successful in making the United States a freer and more humane society due to the fact that the wait time for laws to be created and ratified was too long, and laws were not clear, and
deserve, and society should care for the life of an animals just as much as their own. Animal abuse, testing, entertainment, and different religious views all can be argued back and forth between what is right or wrong, and this is because people view things as how they will be benefited from the situation, what the personal gain they receive is, instead of having an open mind to various options that benefit all species involved. One of the most controversial arguments throughout society is the question:
every day. According to the United States Humane Society, animal cruelty can be either deliberate abuse or simply to the failure to take care of an animal. Cruelty does not just pertain to physical abuse; neglect is also a form of abuse. Animal neglect is not giving an animal necessary food, water, shelter, or vet care. To improve treatment and reduce the amount of abuse and neglect cases for animals is to enforce all cases to become a felony offense. However, some states have made the transition
The prevalence of pet ownership in America has more than tripled during the last several decades, rising from 67 million households during the 1970s to 164 million households in 2012 (Human Society, 2014). The conscious decision by 62 percent of American households to own at least one pet represents a long-term commitment of time, money, and dedication to the needs of a wholly dependent entity. The basic needs for all pets, inclusive of companion animals and farm animals, include several provisions
down. Delaware Humane Association does not put down animals; however, hundreds of pets are turned away each year because there is simply not enough room at the shelter to fix all the unwanted animals ("Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering: The Humane Society of the United States, lines
The general public is usually confused by the differences between an animal shelter and a humane society. You may have thought to yourself and asked the question, “What exactly is an animal shelter?” An animal shelter is a foundation that will provide a temporary cage for an animal until they can find it a “forever” home or it becomes euthanized due to overcrowding in the shelters. Many times in animal shelters if an animal has a special need or a disability they are immediately put down due to
from other orcas, various infections and illnesses, which then ultimately lead to a premature death. According to Lori Marino, a dolphin scientist and ethicist, there is a growing scientific consensus that killer whales do not belong in a captive state, due to their extreme intelligence and complex social/emotional behaviour (Neiwert 252). Many aspects of their natural lives make them a contender as one of the most intelligent animals on earth. Research has shown that the brains of orcas are highly
Controversial Solutions to the Unwanted Horse In the year 2007, the last horse census was taken. This census taken by the Unwanted Horse Coalition, they determined that in 2007 there were approximately 170,000 unwanted horses in the United States (The Unwanted Horse Coalition, 2009). Without knowing a specific number today, they claim this number is higher. An unwanted horse is branded as one that is injured, no longer serves a specific purpose, or cannot have its needs financially met its owner
especially those who rescue an unwanted pet from a neighborhood shelter. What is important is that people become educated about the acquisition of a new pet and the responsibilities that accompany the addition. When rescuing an animal from a shelter or humane society, it is required that the owner spays or neuters the pet within thirty days of date of adoption. Usually, a portion of the fees acquired at the time of adoption is used for the spay/neuter surgery. Thomas Shermerhorn,VMD acknowledges that dogs
The Road In society humanity or the act of being humane is evident in some way. Humanity is behavior that reflects compassion, sympathy, and generosity. Society is a collection of people who generally work together for a common good and stable environment. Humanity needs to be present to create and strengthen people’s investment in their society. Inhumane acts that are sadistic and lack compassion become prevalent when society is fragile and braking apart. The Road by Cormac McCarthy demonstrates
There are thousands of pressing issues in today’s society through changes in leadership and evolving ideals around the globe. One of the most prominent issues in the United States today is terrorism, and how to handle the threats of danger to the infrastructure and citizens of America. With previous scares concerning Al Qaeda and now the imposing dangers of ISIS, many United States citizens live in fear of terrorists attacks. One question that seems to puzzle many is: Is it ethical to torture terrorists