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Post: What do you think of society’s attitude towards animals? Do we deserve to be called a ‘nation of animal lovers’? by RSPCA

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GemmalGD June 26, 2010 at 12:06 a.m.

I cant believe how society is now a days. It really is a disgrace how animals are treated and i am disgusted by the many people who can hurt animals with ease and have no feeling of guilt.I wonder how they would like it if i turned round and hurt them for the sake of it. I'm guessing they wouldn't? So why is it any different for animals then.

This topic is one that frustrates me a lot as i would expect better from people, yet i still get shocked by stories i hear, and how idiotic and violent peoples actions are turning. Society is going more and more downhill and i am very disappointed.

However, there is a mixed bag, and there are many people who i thank, that love animals and are against animal cruelty. Hopefully violence against animals will one day stop.

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VeggieLibby April 7, 2010 at 1:14 p.m.

I think the human race took a wrong turn long ago! We have disturbed practically EVERY species with our ignorance and stupidity.

However there are the small percent of people who care, and these people are the RSPCA and all involved in animal welfare. These are the real animal lovers.

Dogs aren't mans best friend if man abandons them in a empty park, and they certaintly are not mans best friend when mans tortures them in labs?

Please let us get back on the right track and stop this cruelty!
Thankyou!

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Marguerite1954 February 26, 2010 at 10:47 p.m.

I think we are a mixture of animal lovers just look how many stand up for animals and care about them through all the postings and there are animal haters which i cannot understand why they want to hurt or torture perhaps they have sadistic pleasure from doing so,if they do not really want animals why do they have them in the first place and if people done the right thing and gave the animals to any animal shelter if they cant care or do not want it,what a nice place it would be a bit like when you get children mistreated or killed by parents if they dont want them give to people who will care for them ie adoption anything better than torturing them,what a better world if people done the right thing but the UK is better than some countries and we have some good people working to help educate other countries to look after and not exploit animals,we are not perfect by a long chalk but we are not all bad either..

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#1 Doggy Lover February 18, 2010 at 10:37 p.m.

PLEASE HELP!!
if you live in enfield / winchmore hill area please help!

On 17 January 2010, a man was reportedly seen dragging a medium sized white dog (he has been named Billy) along Queens Avenue in Winchmore Hill. The dog was observed to be absolutely terrified. At some time in the afternoon/evening, the dog was killed. The dog's body was discovered on 18 January. It had been thrown over a fence behind Capitol House. Can you help name the individual who did this? Do you, or anyone you know, have any information? Do you know someone who had a dog, or was in contact with a dog like this that is now missing?

there has been a facebook group set up about it -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=317068026933#!/group.php?v=info&gid=317068026933

and there was also an artical in the enfield advitisor. here is the online version -
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/4865116.Residents__call_for__justice__for_callous_dog_attacker/

please help make sure that the person who did this is brought to justice

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animalrspca February 10, 2010 at 4:41 p.m.

Your doing a great job and animal cruelty is cowardly. I am a 100% animal lover and hate seeing animals hurt or distressed. We do not have the right to be called a nation of animal lovers because there are some heartless people out there that abandon hurt or abuse their pet. and for what NOTHING!

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Puppy28 December 10, 2009 at 6:37 p.m.

I know animal cruelty is wrong and ilegal, I don't eat meat and i only buy free range eggs. I remember my Science Teacher disecting a Chicken in class and evrey one laughing, i am furious with animal cruelty and even though people always take the mick out of me, i am proud to love animals.

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saffroncat October 31, 2009 at 9:11 a.m.

Animal cruelty is a disgusting act of cowardice. The only reason horrible people force this maliicous act on animals is because they are weak cowards, and couldn't beat a human up if they wanted to! They deserve to die in a hole!

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daisychain1 October 26, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.

We will never deserve the right to call our nation “animal lovers” this is due to the disgusting behaviour of some individuals, who find it either amusing or a way to make themselves feel in control by abusing animals. All they ever want is to be loved, and whatever you do they will love you back, so at the least I think we should show them affection in return. I find it sick and confusing why anyone would want to torture or abuse any animal, they are all wonderful and deserve to be loved.

Daisychain1

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tattooedgirlie September 21, 2009 at 12:57 a.m.

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x..Animal luver..x September 12, 2009 at 10:55 a.m.

no we are not a nation of animal lovers. the vast majority of us say we love animals but 2/10 people say it, but dont mean it. animal cruelty is absoloutely DISGUSTING behaviour. If i ever saw someone being horrible to a beautiful precious animal, i wouldn't watch, i'd call the rspca and kick the idiots butt until the guy wished he was never born. i luv animals so much and the thought of animals being tortured is un real. i cant believe people find joy out of hurting an animal. its absoloutely APPAULING behavior. every single twit out there who hurts animals should be locked up and never let out again. NEVER. It breaks my heart into a million pieces when i hear about animal cruelty. poor animals. if we dont stick up for them then who will? they dont have a voice so we need to take action now. NOW!! I luv animals sooooo much and RSPCA i dunno where we'd be wifout u. luv u loadz xx

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kinkiii August 16, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.

i think on the whole we think we are animal lovers but we make them do what we want to suit our own needs which int that loving really is it

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marta July 25, 2009 at 3:05 p.m.

Lots of people are animal lovers and treat theirs well. I think that people who abuse animals have mostly been abused themselves and are bullies. Its easier to hurt an animal and you can get away with it. Often those people are full of rage and take it out on either their animals or their kids or wife.
It is the aspect of human nature I really loath the most. I'm a veggie and I don't understand how people cannot have enough imagination to think about abatoirs and factory farming . I don't hate folks that eat meat as some of my friends do but I wish noone would.
Many people just don't have respect for anything and, like I said,lots of people weren't respected as by parents as they grew up. Sad, it's f....... tragic.

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Mags53 June 12, 2009 at 6:31 p.m.

Animal cruelty seen on RSPCA 24/7 - a bitch with a litter of puppies locked into a house and starving. RSPCA and others break door down, bitch goes to them tail wagging and very happy, puppies all friendly and happy - RSPCA inspector takes all away - Some "expert" decides that they're a pit-bull type and all killed!! Why? The bitch, despite being hungry, having pups to protect and people breaking into her house ran to them tail wagging and so happy to be with people - then they kill her. Just because she was some sort of staffy-cross - do you know how difficult it is to identify a pit-bull terrier from,say, a staffie/lab cross, etc. SHAME ON YOU RSPCA!

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anna1234 May 6, 2009 at 7:20 p.m.

animal cruelty is horrible! they don't deserve it at all! they are helpless animals, and the only way they defend themselves is to attack! then they get put down because they are 'vicious' ! people can be so horrible

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Sue May 6, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.

I so agree with many of the comments made on this thread. Mollie, one of my dogs, came from a rescue. I chose her a) because the rescue said she was fine with cats (and I have 7 cats), and b) because she got on so well with my other dog, Sammie. She had already been returned after an unsuccessful attempt at rehoming. This was on top of the fact that she had ended up in a rescue in the first place. They said she had been returned because she had not been good with the family's children. I won't go into all her little problems, but she had clearly never lived in a house, she cried and cowered under the table when we got out the lead for her walk. She had a funny gait and one of her back legs is slightly deformed and scarred. She couldn't jump up into the back of the car always, and sometimes had to be lifted, in spite of being only a very young dog. For a long time we didn't let her walk off lead, but when we did, she wouldn't come back. It was like she was a law unto herself. She stole food at any opportunity, which was sometimes funny, but often quite irritating. We took her to hydrotherapy for a long while until she seemed better. Eventually, and it took a lot of time, patience, and understanding, she evolved into one of the nicest, gentlest, most obedient dogs you could have. Now 6 years old, she quivers with excitement at the production of her lead, she is LOVELY with children. (I can understand what the problem was though because she used to jump up at people a lot). She still has her leg injury which is a permanent feature and may later result in arthritis, but for now she is fine. It makes you weep to think what dogs like her have been through at the hands of neglectful or cruel humans, and I too believe in "an eye for an eye".

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Mags53 April 26, 2009 at 8:07 p.m.

Angien - your post made me want to cry. We got a rescue dog who had been rehomed twice before but because he was so traumatised he'd been given back to rescue - he was such hard work. For the first 6 months he just circled the house unable to settle to lie down, when he finally lay down it was like Christmas had come; then one day he actually close his eyes - wow, marvellous; after 18 months he wagged his tail - that was the best. When he first came to us our son, who was 8 at the time, was playing with one of his cars and got within a couple of feet from our boy - he growled in fear and then lay on his back crying and wetting himself - I think he was waiting for a beating for snapping at a child, I believe he'd lived in a house with children who were allowed to ram him with their toys and when he tried to protect himself he was beaten. If I could have got my hands on those chidlren and their disgusting parents I would have loved to deal with them.

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angien April 24, 2009 at 6:26 p.m.

The majority of us can say that we are a nation of animal lovers, its (as usual) the few who ruin it for the many. I have many pets, dogs, cat, fish ,hamsters and now my youngest has just adopted a baby chick, and I can honestly say that I would gladly "do time" for each and every one of them, they aren't just my pets they are my family. I can't understand the mentality of people who can inflict such pain and terror on defenceless animals, all of whom just wish to give you unconditional love. I'm a firm believer in eye for an eye and I think that all who commit these atrocities should have the same done to them as punishment, not 200 community hours or banned from keeping animals for 18 months, What does that teach them. Nothing!My first dog had been dumped three times in her first 6 months of life when I got her from the shelter, and yes she was very hard work and also very insecure. She died age 16and 'til the day she passed she still cried and whimpered when we went shopping in case we weren't coming back for her, it usedto break my heart to hear her and to know how her start in life had affected her so badly.God only knows the affect of beatings, stabbing etc. has on animals that do survive.We need to sort this problem out and soon

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sugarbouche April 22, 2009 at 11:55 p.m.

Life Sharing.

As if it’s not horrific enough to watch the cruel, senseless, heartless way that some adults treat animals, we also have to bear witness to the phenomenon of young children emulating this behavior towards other creatures, helpless and smaller than themselves, and this include other children, bulling, assault and yes, even children killing other children. This situation screams for and begs the answer to the question of, how long are we as the human race going to allow this condition of stupidity and blindness to persist? I think it is well past the time that we stepped up to our claim of being the most intelligent, powerful beings in existence and install some positive and effective life affirming standards in our society. First of all we should raise the laws and penalties regarding torture, assault, abuse and neglect to include all living sentient beings, not just humans and secondly we should establish the concept of “Life Sharing” as a subject in our education system. Starting in grade one and continuing through the entire education process. This would serve to bring out, encourage and nurture the development and bonding with understanding and feeling of respect, empathy, kindness and just plain decency, shaping them into the right thinking, right feeling people, that this world so desperately, needs, if it is to be a world worth living in.

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Jess_loves_animals April 22, 2009 at 6:37 p.m.

Me and all my friends and family love our animals very very much and generally we are a nation of animal lovers but unfortunatley there are some really cruel people out there who just dont have respect for animals.

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ArcheyTheGreat April 21, 2009 at 7:23 p.m.

No our nation does not deserve to be called "animal lovers" because nowadays people still have intensive farms,their are still animal testings, puppy traffic etc. I personaly think the governmant haven't done enough about these things to have that title.

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peterlorenz April 12, 2009 at 1:51 a.m.

I own a pet care business in NYC. Daily I observe how uneducated, how stupid and cruel people are with their own dogs.

These people are mental sick. They ned a dog to have company or as a status symbol.

It seems to me that they use their power on their dogs, like to discipline them, to keep them away from other dogs, dresing them up, groom them like celebrities, believing the veterinarians and administering harmful medication for nothing, and so on.

It is wrong when we humans use our power over any creature.

It is the most beautiful thing to have a four legged companion and care for their life and well being.

To watch them and play with them, to learn about their loyalty. I can go on for ever

I grew up with dogs and much later in life I got into pet care by accident. It changed my whole life. It enlightens me every day and make me laugh out and carrie a warm smile with me.

I am closer to learn how love really works. Thanks to all my animals.

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parker March 31, 2009 at 3:25 p.m.

Compared to other countries I would say Britain is an animal loving country but not everyone. I think that in all schools children should be taught how to care for animals in a loving way, through primary and secondary school. I also think that around the world countries should be taught how to care for animals when I watched the video about how animals are transported I couldn't stop crying it was waful if a human was treated like that when they get transported to other countries there would be outrage, so why let it happen to animals it's disgusting that people could treat an animal in that way.
SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN THE WORLD URGENTLY BEFORE IT IS OUT OF CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!

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viva_la_bamj March 27, 2009 at 10:52 p.m.

Compared to some countries Britain I would say IS an animal loving country. There is still horrific cruelties all over britain which is disgusting but charities like the RSPCA do make a difference. Think about Japan, Norway and Iceland. They are the only places in the world without a wailing ban!? WHY?! why do you need to kill whales?
Bear baiting - its like dog fighting but with bears and dogs. WHAT THE? who has these ideas?
Seal culling - I have seen actually cullings on the news. it was the most herendous thing. How can somone be so heartless towards such a beautiful creature. ITS INSANE. THESE PEOPLE ARE INSANE.
There are some really obsured cruelties going on in the world and we dont even know some of them exsist yet. The culprits need to be brought down with serious consequences.
WEn people commit animal cruelty, they should recive the same punishment as human prisoners for say GBH or abuse.
STuff like this breaks my heart,

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horsmi March 26, 2009 at 7:12 p.m.

I hate animal cruelty I hate hate hate it.
It makes me sick stop it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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tigerbear March 22, 2009 at 12:30 a.m.

In some ways, we do deserve to be called that.

* We only allow people to hunt in certain places at certain times of the year so it doesn't harm the food chain.

* It is illegal to kill alligators, tigers, elephants etc. for their hides.

* You can get arrested for animal abuse, like, for killing a horse you can spend a lifetime in jail. You can owe at least $500.00 for not feeding their pet properly.

*Their are police just to help animals.

* We spend thousands and sometimes billions of dollars to give animals surgery and to help save their lives.

* We don't eat dogs or cats, or any endangered creatures.

*If we see a stray cat or dog, instead of leaving out to die, 99% of the time a person would take it in, put signs up to help it find its owner, and if they can't the take it in as their own pet.

But, our country still needs a lot of improvement on animal rights.

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GatorGirl February 22, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.

i am extreamilly upset to how people treat animals.
i do think we should be 'nation of animal lovers!!' you deserve it!!

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dorothy20 February 18, 2009 at 12:16 a.m.

I just cannot understand how people can be so cruel to poor defenceless animals.I have owned all kinds of pets all my life, and my two son's were taught from an early age, to love, and care for them. I now have a lovely little dog, that was from a rescue home, who was obviously ill treated and found wandering on the street's. And it sadden's me and brings me to tears when I see photo's in the RSPCA charity shop's, of the horrendous cruelty, and pain, that those poor animals have gone through. We need to get tough with these abuser's.If it was a child being abused, quite rightly so, they would be sent to prison. Well,animals also have feeling's!
Dog licences should be brought back! BUT! the price should be £100 a year, then maybe that would deter the wrong kind of people (who call themselve's animal lover's) from keeping them!!!

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Autumn1991 January 31, 2009 at 1:07 a.m.

I could not agree more with this, it is correct in every way:

VeganxChick January 26, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.
R.E Jimmy-Jen

The sad fact is that there are alot of horrible people in this country. You only need to go out to see this. Society is in a mess, it never used to be this bad. Because of the recession, family breakdown and all the rest - animals get forgotten about or abused.

If you suspect an animal is being abused, don't just sit back and do nothing. Call the RSPCA. If you have seen recent RSPCA adverts then you will have seen that poor little dog who had been starved and looked extremely thin. But fortunatly he was rescued. But for every animal who is saved - there will be another who is being abused.

I personally think that many people do not deserve animals. And some people who live on council estates seem to think it is their god given right to have as many animals as possible!

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VeganxChick January 27, 2009 at 2:26 p.m.

R.E Jimmy-Jen

Sorry to hear about your puppy. Animals do go missing quite alot. In the local paper most weeks there is a picture of a cat or dog who the owners are desperatly trying to find. Don't give up on your puppy - you could print some posters out on the computer or put a picture of the puppy in your local vets.

I was referring to England when talking about the appaling way some people seem to treat their animals. It makes me so angry when I am out and see people when walking along, having their dog on the side of the traffic. If a car was to clip the side of the pavement the dog would be in trouble. But fortunatly not everyone is like this. My neighbour is a good example of that.

I do have animals - 2 cats and 2 guinea-pigs. I would love to have more pets but simply don't have the space. I would ideally love to live somewhere with lots of land so I can rescue chickens from being sent to the abotoir. And a few other farm animals.

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Jimmy-Jen January 26, 2009 at 7:38 p.m.

VeganxChick reply -

You are right. The Credit Crunch is making familys very poor to keep a pet.

They have to feed it - the food costs alot of money. They have to go to a vet for a opperation or a check up - the vet fees are very expensive. And they need a lot of love, care and playfulness.

So they need lots of toys, bowls, balls and things like that - these things cost more than maybe sometimes the vet fees and food. So they just abandon the animals. Its very sad I know.

Oh yes, I did see the picture of the starving, thin dog. He was tiny. And I read the articale about her. Its so great that the Rspca found her! When I saw the picture I was comepletly horrified.

My best friend over here in Ireland found a lost puppy, and they kept her and made her well again for a few days then the little sheepdog got named, she was Jess. I then took her, and she looked like my lost or stolen puppy, Maggie. But I knew it wasnt her.

My puppy had a colloar on her. Then we rang our local RSPCA center and they took her. After that we didn't here about her again. I miss my puppy, but shes probally happy with another family or up in Heaven with God Almighty and his Holy family. But I have another dog called Rover hes well.

Have you any pets? My favoourite is dogs, but I love all animals. If I had the power, I would put a rule agaisnt cruelty to any animal. What country were you talking about?

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VeganxChick January 26, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.

R.E Jimmy-Jen

The sad fact is that there are alot of horrible people in this country. You only need to go out to see this. Society is in a mess, it never used to be this bad. Because of the recession, family breakdown and all the rest - animals get forgotten about or abused.

If you suspect an animal is being abused, don't just sit back and do nothing. Call the RSPCA. If you have seen recent RSPCA adverts then you will have seen that poor little dog who had been starved and looked extremely thin. But fortunatly he was rescued. But for every animal who is saved - there will be another who is being abused.

I personally think that many people do not deserve animals. And some people who live on council estates seem to think it is their god given right to have as many animals as possible!

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Jimmy-Jen January 25, 2009 at 4:36 p.m.

Animals are just like us. We need warmth, love, health, water, food and happiness. Why do humans treat them bad?

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hellofrankie January 23, 2009 at 8:07 p.m.

we are far from a society of animal lovers
for a start animal lovers do not kill and eat animals for their own benefit
its greediness
we dont need to eat meat.
poor animals are exactly the same as us, we just have the knives and the guns and the electric shockers to stun them and kill them
who is to say that we can decide when an animals life ends, if someone decides the day a human dies and kills them they are put in prison
it makes me feel sick that people look at an animal and then take its life away. people who work in abatoirs have no heart

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Ellz January 22, 2009 at 4:20 p.m.

When I see an article about animals being treated cruelly it makes me really upset. Animals have as much right to live and stay healthy as much as humans do. I dont see why people are cruel to them, what could an animal possibly do to them. There is no joy out of hurting an animal and i think its disgusting behavior. I have a hamster and i wouldnt even dream of hurting him. People who hurt innocent animals are so horrible and i hate them. Its time we stood up for animals and didnt let stupid people hurt them. Animal Cruelty is horrendos and it makes me really angry.
I love animals so much and i would do anything to prevent them from being hurt. xx

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VeganxChick January 20, 2009 at 10:57 p.m.

As sad as it is, judging by todays society I would say absolutly not. I have stopped buying the daily paper as I kept reading appalling stories of animal abuse. As far as animals are concerned, if I read stories of abuse I just burst into tears. All animals want is a loving home and family. But for too many vile people this is just too much!

The worst case of animal abuse that I have heard of, is of these horses, donkeys and ponies living on a hell farm. I am a bit sketchy on the exact details as this was a while ago. But basically this 'brave' man subjected his 'pets' to daily tortue, which lasted for a very long time from what I read. The animals were not being fed, given fresh water - just basic care. Donkeys were becoming ill and horses were dieing. This disgusting man chased dieing horses on his tractor and ran them over!!

The rescued horses, donkeys and ponies are now living their lives in lovely sancturies which look after them. And after the RSPCA rescused the animals, one of the donkeys gave birth to a fowl.

I am not religious, however I do believe in hell and thats were the monster who tortured all these lovely animals will go.

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#1 Doggy Lover January 14, 2009 at 6:33 p.m.

NO!!!
thats the answer!!
although many of us are animal lovers
there are too many people who are cruel to animals some without even realising it!

Keep up the great job RSPCA u r really making a difference!!

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Karma January 13, 2009 at 2:56 p.m.

Unfortunately, we are a nation of animal eaters - if we loved animals would we eat them? We are also a nation where fishing, shooting and hunting are extremely popular. Add to that horse-racing and greyhound racing - and these are all legal activities, the idea that we are a nation of animal lovers doesn't stand up.

Further our laboratories are full of animals being tortured and killed in experiments.

Most people wear the skins of dead animals, leather, suede, fur - that's not loving behaviour either.

There are some animal lovers in this country - but we are a tiny minority.

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piggywiggy! January 12, 2009 at 4:47 p.m.

I think that animal cruelty is really horrible.
I have a dog, and I couldn't imagine myself being cruel to him! He's lovely! I have always been an animal lover, seeing as I have so many pets. I have had 1 rabbit, 2 gerbils, 1 gold fish and 2 dogs. So, that's probably why I'm an animal lover. Anyway,I HATE ANIMAL CRUELTY!

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diddldream January 1, 2009 at 6:39 p.m.

Well not every one does love animals, i do. I also think its really mean to be cruel to animals and hurt them they cant call for help, they cant escape iva. i wish they could use the phone or something only realy cruel stupid people can hurt animals!!!!!!

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lolkelseylol December 31, 2008 at 12:42 p.m.

No, unfortunately we are not a nation of animal lovers.
This question suggests that being a nation of
animal lovers is a badthing but wouldn't it be
great if our nation was lovers of animals.
The world is a selfish place, twisting things
around, using our power over animals and
whenever we do something that should be done,
it is looked at as a nice thing to do (when it
should be a normal thing to do). If we were a nation of animal lovers It would mean the end
of animal cruelty and equal rights between
animals. Can you imagine that. I wish for a
world like that.

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doglover20 December 29, 2008 at 10:57 p.m.

We are not a nation of animal lovers if we was then people would not abuse there animlas and give them up for no reason now don't get me wrong i now some people have a good reason to give there animals up but some of the reason's people give there dogs up for i just can't beileve some of them would you give your child up just beacsue he shouted all the time just like a dog barking all the time NOO!! would you give your child up because he/she helped there sleves to food on the counter NOO!! so why do it to your dog it is called hard work!! and abit of effort now got my point across i am off to have another rant somewhere :)

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animallover57 December 23, 2008 at 5:49 p.m.

Most of my friends think being against animal cruelty is a waste of time, and they'd rather debate than do anything about it. This often upsets me, and, as a huge animal fan, am disappointed that more is not being done to stop this. Lots of people today won't even mention it, on the grounds it's 'gross' or ' disgusting' and this makes me very ashamed to even know them. I'm trying to run a club that would tackle this huge problem and finally doing something to stop the treatment of these animals altogether, but none of my friends are into it, and it makes them sound like they don't care.....

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iloveanimals December 16, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.

I hate the fact that the majority of animals all around the world feel the suffering and pain no human would dream of. England deserve to be called the nation of animal lovers because there are countries much worse than England. People have no right to treat animals this way. Fortunately, there are people who can stop this such as the RSPCA. In places like Egypt, there is no such organisation to prevent animals from being hurt and mistreated.

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animallover57 December 14, 2008 at 8:23 p.m.

I'm horrified at the damage done to some animals, and that the owners can live with that guilt. All the animals are innocent and don't deserve this cruel treatment any longer! Although animals don't speak English, they feel pain too. If the owners could see this scenario though the animals eyes,they'd be scared stiff as they are hit, yelled at and treated like dirt as they'd think:
" what did I do to deserve this? Why are they mad at me?" This has to be stopped!

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rachelinwonderland December 14, 2008 at 5:58 p.m.

I recently watched a discussion show which mentioned the use of dogs/puppies as "drugs mules". This involves a dog being given an "operation" and cocaine - or similar - is put into them and smuggled. I presume the dog is then cut open/killed, as it's not needed anymore and probably wouldn't recover from these "operations". A week later, I saw the latest Talk to Frank anti-drugs advert, which also showed a dog being used as a mule. And I thought it was an effective advert. It is quite clear to me that people who are involved in the drugs trade are therefore contributing to animal cruelty - directly! I am really disturbed by this. Many people who think cocaine is cool, are also people who would consider themselves "right-on" or environmental or they have fashionable pet dogs. But really, their so-called cool hobby is causing dogs to be cut open, is causing destruction of the rainforest and not to mention the countless human lives lost in this illegal trade. In other words, people who take cocaine have blood on their hands. But I am sad that many choose to be ignorant of what really goes on in this cruel, dirty business...

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Genie December 2, 2008 at 8:21 p.m.

Dobiegirl I know how you feel. Some of my friends think that my efforts to help animals and to raise awareness is stupid and a waste of time. It gets to me and i cant help but tink to myself people like you don't help this problem.

It's sad.....

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Dobiegirl November 29, 2008 at 3:08 p.m.

I wish there were more animal lovers in the world. I rarely meet animal lovers, and so many of my friends don't understand the connection I have with my pets.

So I don't mind being called a ‘nation of animal lovers' but I don't think that's really true.

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katia12 November 29, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.

It is almost as if the animal has no feelings whatsoever.They don't care if the animal has feeling and it the shocking truth.It is sickening that they could even hurt such innocent creatures, which have probably done nothing wrong in their life at all.We never hear about animal cruelty on the news or in the newspapers, it's all about celebrities and crimes going on in the world. BUT, animal cruelty is a crime and that is never seen on the news. Seriously what is the world turning into? We all live in societies where animals are abused even if you don't see it. We should stop this and GIVE ANIMALS A VOICE!

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clgoh November 28, 2008 at 12:25 p.m.

I really love animals but in my country.
It is really a sad state that dogs are not permitted to go for a walk in the park.
And my boyfriend's neighbour is so unreasonable.
They place a high frequency alarm everytime his dogs bark.
The sound is irritating enough for humans but imagine my beloved King and Oreo needing to hear a "clearer version" of it.
I am staying in a country where dogs are treated like some disease spreading animals by some race.
It is so sickening. They are just innocent animals. GOSH!

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Genie November 28, 2008 at 12:04 p.m.

I agree with Rabbit Crazy. The stuff people do to animals is stomach turning. I've seen the damage that this sort of abuse has on animals and it realli is disgusting.

How can we be a nation of animal lovers when a minority of people do such dreadful things to animals and the majority of the rest of the country just sit around and do nothing about it. It's only a very small amount of people who actually care enough to do something to stop it.

We as a nation need to do more to stop it and to prevent it happening in the future.

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PlaygirlNix November 28, 2008 at 10:52 a.m.

I think that the majority of Britain ARE animal lovers. There is just a small minority of people who are ruining it for us, and i think that they should all be named and shamed and if the cruelty is intentional then they should all be banned from keeping anymore animals.

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Rabbit crazy November 26, 2008 at 7:36 p.m.

Unfortunetly i disagree with us being and nation that loves animals, i've watched RSPCA on the frontline and other things like that and that has probaly changed my mind for a long time!
Its sick some of the stuff i've seen and america is no better!
WE NEED TO CHANGE!

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Cuzza November 23, 2008 at 9:44 p.m.

If I ever saw someone being cruel to an animal I would probably find myself in custody as I fear I would not be able to hold my temper and not act.. We recently had a dead calf fly tipped near our home where we walk our dogs. It took the local cleansing dept 8 days to move it even though I had given them a map grid reference they kept saying they could not find it so I reported them to the local press Name & Shame campaign needed for people who abuse animals!

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Alika November 23, 2008 at 4:29 p.m.

British people are a nation of amimal lovers! TRUST me I am from Russia and used to live in other countries... YOU have so many different organisations in order to help animals, people are sending donations, adopting animals, building shelters and vet clinics for animals! Brits you are the BEST! I wish my country was like you!!!

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miamelia November 21, 2008 at 9:16 a.m.

I believe that animals are innocent and that just because they have no voice and cannot speak English does not mean that they do not feel PAIN.

I mean like seriously, treat animals as human beings who cannot speak. Do we treat mute people badly and slaughter them for their meat/skin (fur)?

NO. WE DO NOT. THEN WHY IS THIS DIFFERENT FOR ANIMALS?

RSPCA, please stop the inhuman slaughter of animals, dogs, horses, cats... etc. BASICALLY, animals shouldn't be SLAUGHTERED and TORTURED just because people like to eat them -.-

That's kinda lame. But as for some people who eat pork, beef or chicken. I mean like...it's okay because they are not overdoing it. BUT making chickens super duper fat just because you want them to die faster and get more meat? That's kinda retarded and mean. Cows and pigs are like awesome too and I don't want them to purposely get killed just because people want to eat them....

Also, we need to prevent extinction of sharks, polar bears and other special animals. THIS WORLD IS CRAZY AT TIMES. There's pretty much 3 kinds of people, you know. People who love animals and try to prevent animal cruelty. People who want to prevent animal cruelty but aren't exactly doing anything/much. AND FINALLY, people who don't care about animals and shove themselves with shark's fin soup, dog's meat, horse's meat everyday. THIS IS REALLY UPSETTING TO HEAR ABOUT.

We hears news about people dying. What about the animals? Animals didn't exist for us to torment and torture. They existed to bring love and wonders to us. And what are we doing in return? Killing them? For their meat? For their fur? THIS IS RIDICULOUS.

RSPCA, please do as much as you can to stop animal cruelty of all types. PLEASE.

I can make movies, flyers, posters, newspaper reports on anything. You name it. My only urgent condition is that you have to promise to try your best in ending animal cruelty of all kinds, all over the world.

I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart.

<3

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animallover57 November 20, 2008 at 8:39 p.m.

I was nearly in tears when I had to look up animal cruelty for a lesson! The damage done to animals is horrific and I cannot believe somebody would use their pet as a punch-bag! This is not the animals fault and the owners had better take more care of them, because animal cruelty makes me want to be sick. People only abuse them because they think the animals are 'stupid' or 'dumb' and treat them like they don't have feelings and are okay with it all! It's like sticking a sign saying 'Hi, please use me as your punch-bag and feel free to hit me any time you want! I don't care because I'm have no feelings!' How can the U.K. be called a 'pet loving country when THIS is happening behind closed doors? If we all pitch in, we can stop animal cruelty altogether and the people who are abusing their pets will be stopped because what have the animals done wrong?

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saffroncat November 18, 2008 at 6:50 p.m.

Animal cruelty is disgusting!!! It needs to be stopped immeidiantly!!!! Why would you want to buy an animal just to bully it?

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Genie November 14, 2008 at 2:50 p.m.

This country is not fit to be called a nation of animal lovers! Alot of people just use animals as a fashion accessory or something to boost their image!! They don't actually care how the animal is treated they just wanna look good themsleves and that is WRONG!

I mean as a nation we're more concerned on the latest technology and what's on tv more than anything else! we're a nation of obesity. we're in no condition to look after ourselves let alone animals. We'd rather stuff our faces with burgers rather than take our dogs out for a walk!

As a society we do nothing to help each other. i mean kids see their parents hitting animals and they think it's okai to do the same so then they go outside see a cat or a dog and decide to kick the life out of it and walk away. then who's left to pick up the pieces? In some cases people who actually care help but sometimes animals aren't so lucky.

Is this realli what being animal lovers is about?

Until we can sort ourselves out and learn how to care for animals properly we don't deserve to have the title "Nation of animal lovers!"

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vigilante-designs November 13, 2008 at 1:45 a.m.

I dont see the point of buying an animal just to beat it up or treat it badly, its like buying a car just to key it!

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chesterlad November 12, 2008 at 6:02 p.m.

hi there
i just like to say that we do not deserve to be called a nation of animal lovers!!!
as there is alot of people out there that keep their animals in rotton conditions.
if i was one of the people to deal with these people i would treat them the way they treat their animals then they would feel how their animals feel!!!!
i am pleased there is the people like the R.S.P.C.A to do the good work that they do
but i think the goverment should listen more to them and to the common people and set some more laws for the animals welfare.
as they must feel sick when they goto some cases but cant do nothing as of goverment so called "red tape"
as you can tell i feel anger towards the people that hurt and abuse animals!!!!
i hope all you animal lovers out there would agree with me!!!
as i know for a fact that myself and loads of others out there would do anything for their pets.

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animalmad November 10, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.

I just don't understand why people have to be so crul
In most casses the animal has done nothing wrong,so why harm it if it's done nothing to you.Plus i agree with ginag!!!

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Mags53 November 7, 2008 at 8:13 p.m.

Dudley - went onto the website as advised re vegan dog and cat food. Although I respect your choice in this I would never feed such processed, chemically enhanced food to my pets. I would never have fed my children like that and will never feed my pets like it. I don't feed my pets on all-in-one food now - I feed them as they would feed themselves if they were still wild animals, the natural food for their species. I think that to keep an animal captive and then to subject it to human beliefs and constraints is wrong. If you don't want to feed your pet on meat then just keep herbivores as pets. Seeing the enjoyment that my dogs get from eating a whole breast of lamb for their tea proves to me that it is wrong to feed them any other way.

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Tabetsey November 5, 2008 at 10:42 a.m.

I am totally disgusted when hearing about the terrible abuse being carried out on animals. Everybody I know who owns an animal loves that animal and would never dream of hurting them. I know that this is not always the case. Until this country tightens the law on animal cruelty and inflicts much, much harsher sentences rather than the slight slap on the wrist imposed currently, animal abuse will still go on. We need to get tough with people who abuse animals. If we don't - what is the deterrent? These sick minded people will continue to carry on.

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ginag November 4, 2008 at 10:26 p.m.

I am horrified with some of the recent reports of cruelty to animals. I adore animals and think they should be treated with the same love and respect as humans. Im not saying that everybody should love animals. If people don't like them why can't they just leave them alone. There should be tougher action against these evil people who commit these vile acts on innocent animals. They are mindless cowards and deserve long prison sentences.

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sheila11 November 2, 2008 at 10:11 p.m.

mistreatig all animals is very very wrong i curse all those people who hurt the animals its not right. how can some of these so called human beings be so damn cruel? i have 2 dogs myself i look at them and think they are some of the lucky ones.how do they have the heart to hurt them what did they ever do ? i want my voice heard no more cruelty to animals.

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rachelinwonderland November 2, 2008 at 7:43 p.m.

Thank goodness some of us are animal lovers - where would we be without the RSPCA and its supporters? Or the ASPCA for that matter? There's a lot of talk in the news about the rise in violent crime - sadly, attacks on animals are probably growing too. Nearly every week there's a newspaper report on "sick yobs" being cruel to animals. I wouldn't even leave a dog tied up outside a sweetshop. The dog is helpless tied up outside - I read about a case where these sick yobs blinded a dog in both eyes, just for so-called fun...the law isn't tough enough. Physical pain is something all animals share, whatever one's belief in heirarchy on this planet. By reason of physical pain, I believe we should tighten the penalties for animal cruelty.

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dudley November 2, 2008 at 12:35 p.m.

We are thought of as a nation of animal lovers because we are obsessed withour pets. However, when it comes to the welfare of farmed animals, most people look the other way. I cannot understand how people can love their cats and dogs, but don't think about the feelings of pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens and other farmed animals. All animals have feelings. Farming is inherently cruel and I find it hard to stomach the untold suffering that the human race is causing to farmed animals in all countries of the world, including the UK. People say that eating free range or organic is better but the animals still go through the same process. If people who eat bacon and pork met a sow that had just had her piglets taken away from her and saw the mental and physical agony that she was in,they might think twice. This happens to breeding sows at least twice a year until they no longer produce enough piglets to be economically useful and are sent to slaughter. Usually at around age 3 or 4 (i.e., still very young). This happens to all pigs, no matter whether they are factory-farmed or free-range, so free-range is only better in as much as the animals are not kept in confined spaces indoors. Obviously, free-range is better for that reason but people should understand that it is the farming process that is inherently cruel, including of course the final, terrifying journey to the slaughterhouse in a trailer or transporter, to be killed with a huge electric shock to the head or bolt through the brain, followed by having their throats slit. Vegetarians should give up dairy produce for the same reasons. The whole process of farming dairy cattle is incredibly cruel.Giving up meat and dairy products would also be better for the environment, as well as better for everyone's health. Giving up meat and dairy is easy. There are plenty of alternative foods that can be eaten and people will lose weight and be healthier. For those who are really interested in helping farmed animals, check out the websites of organizations like Viva! and Compassion in World Farming.

And for those with pet cats and dogs, please, please think about the desperatately awful lives of the animals raised to feed them. Dogs and cats (contrary to popular belief) can live off a vegetarian diet. Try your pets out on Veggie Pets (.com) food. If only they eat some of it, it's going to reduce the demand for meat. Vegetarian shoes are also getting better. Do some Google searches and see what you can find.

And finally, to all those people who think rats are vermin—think again about which species is really the vermin of this planet.

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ZoeE November 1, 2008 at 11:34 p.m.

People dont seem to even think they are cruel. Its a throw away society & unfortunately pets seem to be part of that.
I adore my pets & just cant comprehend these sick people.
There should be tighter laws & restrictions. Perhaps people who mistread their animals should be put in a room full of animal lovers and torture tools!

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Babycakes...x November 1, 2008 at 7:21 p.m.

No, we dont deserve it at all as loads of people are abusing and torturing animals when they haven't done anything wrong. People should be ashamed of themselves if they even think about harming an animal.Animals only do what is in their nature and if people cant handle it then they shouldn't get the animals in the first place and if the animal isn't even theirs then think of how the owners feel.
Just think before you act...x

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<3 Animalz <3 November 1, 2008 at 2:48 p.m.

Why should we be called 'Nation of Animal Lovers' if people mistreat their animals everyday? You hear about dogs being beaten, squirrells being shot and killed for eating nuts that people put out for the birds and so on. Squirrells need to survive too so why cant people just deal with it? I think its dreadful that there are so many people out there who are making animals suffer right now. If you buy a puppy or kitten and cant look after it properly, then give it to the RSPCA or an animal shelter, at least somewhere where you know they'll be looked after properly. Even hamsters and small animals are abandoned several times each year. I think we need to do something about it

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CoNnIe November 1, 2008 at 1:57 p.m.

I dont think we can be called a Nation Of Animal Lovers because if yhoo listen on the news peolpe are beating kicking killing neglecting and torchering their animals it is just ridiculous that people think we are and their needs to be more law about doing this to your animals.

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SOFA November 1, 2008 at 8:02 a.m.

No, I don't think we should be called a 'nation of animal lovers'... There are lots of individuals and groups, (thank goodness) who do fantastic work and are genuinely animal lovers. Unfortunately we live in a 'throw away' society and animals are all too often the victims of this. It is far too easy for anyone to own an animal. It should be much harder.

I also think this country is hypocritical in that we don't allow veal crates here but are quite happy to send the poor calves to other countries where rules aren't as strict. So, not only do they suffer in the awful crates but have to endure long, extremely stressful journeys as well.. There is a simple answer, if everyone gave up milk, cows wouldn't have to produce calves in order to produce milk. That in itself is cruelty. A cow, like a woman, produces milk for her young. In the case of the cow, her calf, at a few days old, is taken away from her! How cruel is that??

Soya milk is much healthier too! I used to have severe sinus trouble; I don't now..

Back to the question.... On balance, we (the UK) are not a nation of animal lovers... a nation of animal keepers might be more appropriate...

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Dovey66 October 30, 2008 at 7:09 p.m.

It's people like myself who take on unwanted/abandoned or abused animals that pick up the pieces from the irresponsible people who abuse animals. I will never understand why or how people hurt animals it's barbaric and disgusting.

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hello_kitty_ October 28, 2008 at 10:05 p.m.

well i know there are worser countries ; iloveanimals i bet it must be hard for you to have to see that. i think the majorory of the UK probably could deserve to be called animal lovers. but i think a small propotian don't even have enough respect to them selves never mind other creatures. they need to get a life and not take things out on animals. it makes me sick.

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iloveanimals October 27, 2008 at 5:40 p.m.

I live in Egypt and in my point of view, England really is the 'nation of animal lovers'. Where I live, you see people in the street beating up donkeys with sticks, throwing stones at dogs and much worse. I love animals and my ambition is to save them and seeing this happen to God's creatures gets me angry, upset and hurt. I have 3 dogs who I rescued and hurting them would be like commiting the worst crime on earth!

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scorpioblue1957 October 4, 2008 at 1:39 a.m.

Has anyone seen the footage on You Tube regarding the Iams pet food range . All I can say is thank god I dont buy the stuff after seeing what they do to animals on there for the purpose of improving their range I think the should have a world wide ban , and they have the audacity to show fluffy cats and cute dogs in their adverts nothing but sick vile evil B*******s they should all be locked up and forced to live the way they are treating those poor animals

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bree September 25, 2008 at 10:55 a.m.

In a word? No. If we were then there would be no need for organisations such as the RSPCA, all we would need are simple rehoming centres for those pets that through no fault of their own or that of their owners must be rehomed. Sometimes you just simply can't keep a pet however much you would love to. Having to recently rehome two cats following the unexpected death of my mother-in-law I know what a hard decision it can be and just what a wonderful job these organisations do. There is never any excuse for cruelty, for reckless animal breeding or ignorance of any animals most basic needs. I have a cat and a dog and they are my world. I would no more harm or neglect them than I would a child. They are totally innocent and reliant on you. Animals have no voice so we must be that voice for them and cruelty must stop.

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whippet September 19, 2008 at 9:19 p.m.

In my opinion, it is not just those that give their life's work to saving animals, people like the RSPCA, it is those that stop eating animals/animal products that can make a difference, for this is surely the best way to stop animal cruelty. By just adding that splash of milk to your cup of tea, you have been party to one of the cruellest forms of animal exploitation - dairy farming. If you really want to stop animal cruelty , think about what you consume.

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rspca under 8teenz September 19, 2008 at 8:52 p.m.

My mum once went on a show called magpie to petition against seal culling she got loads of people to sign the petition then showed on TV.This culling mostly happens in Canada.So these cruelty issues have been going on for a long time.I think we need to start doing more petitions public not on line.Or the other solutions are make posters and leaflets maybe then more people will notice these issues.

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sammyvanstaden September 15, 2008 at 7:25 p.m.

One of the many terrible,distressing,sick,wrong and cruel things that happen in the world is seal clubbing. People say they do it to keep seal numbers down, BUT THEY WERE HERE FIRST! Technically, a translation of 'keeping numbers down' is 'they're getting in our way so we kill them'. NO nation on earth is a nation of animal lovers.

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Eleanor September 13, 2008 at 12:18 p.m.

Evidence that we are not a nation of animal lovers exists in the form of the RSPCA and other forms of animal rescue/welfare society's, we would imply not need these if we were a 'nation of animal lovers'.

Cases of animal neglect and abuse shockingly outweigh the amount of stories you hear where an animal's life is saved. It seems that as time goes on animals are losing their battle to earn a life of respect and happiness, alongside us humans. This will never happen whilst there are still people out there who think they can mess with an animals life like it is something that comes natuarlly to them. Animal abusers are barbaric and cowardly, to inflict pain or distress in a deliberate manner on an animal is the lowest act of cruelty in my opinion. Offering love to our pets, taking care of them properly and giving them a good life is such an easy, and enjoyable thing to do, so why do countless numbers find it such a difficult task to adhere to??

So, true animal lovers - in my opinion these are the poeple who make it their life's work saving animals. People in the RSPCA and all rescue groups alike - are inspiring, and should be supported in any way possible. They are the people, as well as everybody on this site, who can be called TRUE animal lovers.

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Sophie. September 12, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.

Even though most of us love animals, there are sick, twisted people out there who ruin it for us, and for that, we can't be called a nation of animal lovers. Wherever you go, wherever you look, there are always stories popping up about animals being treated wrongly. To all the creeps out there who may be reading this, THERES NO EXCUSE! there is no good enough reason to abuse animals (or anyone for that matter) i read a few weeks back on the internet about a woman who put a kitten in a microave and cooked the poor thing alive...how sick can you get!?!?! We are the only things on earth that kill for the sake of it - we are the only things on earth that can put a stop to it! Peopl who abuse, kill, neglect whatever they make me sick to my stomach - they deserve to rot in hell.

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WolfGirl September 9, 2008 at 3:24 p.m.

We can't be called 'a nation of animal lovers' because there our some sick people out there who do some horrible things to animals. They kill animals that have done NOTHING to them, which is cruel. I had lots of pets (a snake, a few hamsters, fish...) and I would never have harmed any of them. If I did guilt would drive me crazy! I just don't get why people just kill animals! Everyone needs to help stop this madness,because if it continues one day there will be no animals, and that would be horrible.

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Mags53 September 4, 2008 at 5:57 p.m.

I think that with all things there are two sides to this - there are many animal lovers in this country (I know farmers who love their cows and who were broken hearted when they all had to be killed because of foot-and-mouth) BUT there are also many people who are so sick that they are cruel to any animal or, for that matter, anything that is weaker than they are. They are a result of our society that doesn't hold people accountable for their actions and allows excuses for all sorts of behaviour - the offender more important than the victim. Until we as a society start to do something about this it'll just get worse - all it takes is for good people to stand by and let it happen - to be too afraid to intervene directly or to inform someone else about their concerns. Also, we have become such a throw-away society that animals are implicated now in the "consumables" - and I'm afraid to say it, but the younger generation are very much at fault, no loyalty and staying power, but then that's my generations fault for allowing values in our children to slide!! How did we as a nation get to the stage where so many of use have such a lack of empathy with the suffering of living things?

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mona September 2, 2008 at 11:06 p.m.

Im 16 and im at college doing animal care iv jus started. When iv done my time at college i would like a job with the r.s.p.c.a. I think people who hurt animals should be treadted how they treated the animals. Animal cruelty is sick!. You should treat animals like there your family. I have a jack russel called shandy and i love her to bits. I love animals thats why im doing animal care plus id love to save some animals because they dont deserve what appens to them. I think if you carnt offerd or you no you aint got the time for a animal then dont get one. If you have a animal then juss think how would you like to be treated. Anmlas hvee feelings to. Im glad the r.s.p.c.a is eya. People who can hurt animals make me SICK!!

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lil_los@hotmail.co.uk August 31, 2008 at 7:52 p.m.

i no im not commenting on the programmes but i am commenting on how man-kind has become so low they have to harm other creatures for fun. its the lowest of the low. i am extremely passionate about how animals are tret, and for animal cruelty to take place is just surreal. i dont understand what goes through peoples mind as they hurt animals for pleasure, fun or i dont know something as pathetic as boredom. if you are one of those people i hope you realise that an animal doesnt inflict pain for that (apart from whales sometimes, but thats just nature), an animal inflicts pain on another to survive as they need to eat it. i do disagree sometimes about why we kill animals for food, but then again it is the quickest way to kill the animal without putting it through pain.

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Romy August 29, 2008 at 12:31 p.m.

I am a Head Veterinary Nurse that has been living and working in Darwin for nearly a year. I TOTALLY disagree we are a nation of animal lovers. We are a nation of people who choose to keep animals without thinking about the responsibility, care and lifetime commitment needed when we accept animals into our lives. I've never seen so much animal neglect and abuse as I do in the Northern Territory, and not only in the Indigenous camps. Some of the worst neglect and abuse has come from inner city "owners" who think it is a right and not a priveledge to own an animal. If people need permits to keep Lizards and snakes, they should have permits to keep cats and dogs. Note: I also think people these "owners" should need a permit to breed if they want kids. That way we might weed out the dropkicks.

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Sue August 29, 2008 at 11:52 a.m.

I know what you mean Secret (last post) but I can't wholly agree. Being an animal lover unfortunately does not necessarily always equate with responsible ownership. Not all people who claim to love animals treat them with the respect they deserve. Sometimes this is out of pure ignorance or stupidity. For example, the people who leave their "beloved" pets in a hot car thinking they will be OK for a while. What about people who allow their pets to get so overweight that they can barely waddle around because they think it is kind to give endless treats? I have no doubt they all "love" their pets, but they are just seriously misguided about what is good for them, and this is where the RSPCA can educate people. Some people feed their dogs chocolate, thinking they like it - well, of course they do! But in excess it will kill them. Many people who are reported for cruelty claim to be animal lovers but blame something or someone else for the suffering they have allowed. Most people if asked would probably claim to be animal lovers, but a lot of cruelty is inadvertent and unintentional because people don't understand what an animals' needs are. Some people take on exotic species without a basic understanding of how to care for them, and some people take on a cute puppy without taking account of the long term responsibility of caring for it when it reaches adulthood. Quite a lot of these people would probably call themselves animal lovers, because who but an animal lover would entertain an animal in their home to begin with? I'm afraid love is not enough, and for this reason, we will always need organisations such as the RSPCA. There is a lot of misunderstanding about animals. People may love them but don't really understand their needs and therefore how to meet them. The RSPCA helps to educate and promote responsible ownership. I wish, just like the rest of us, that this was not necessary, but the statistics tell us otherwise.

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Secret August 29, 2008 at 9:39 a.m.

if we were a nation of animal lovers we wouldn't need the RSPCA

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janey August 28, 2008 at 10:05 p.m.

"Nation of animal lovers" is a joke,many people throw animals away like rubbish, they are no more important than the morning left over breakfast. Whilst I do appreciate that in present money climate it is hard, but just like I would not get rid of my son, neither would I my animals that I love, care for very much, and give them the love & respect they deserve, But I do love animals truly like many of us that cannot even begin to think of abdoning our animals..........we kill each other for no reason, not surprising animals are also part of throw away society.

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cloudy-jai August 27, 2008 at 6:26 a.m.

L am 14 years old and think that "animal cruelty is very SICK.....people who treat animals with such cruel behavor should go to prison, should never be able to have a animal ever ever again and should do community service for the rest of there life.

My pet dog 'CHARLIE' came from the RSPCA, luckly the RSPCA looked after 'CHARLIE' and he got a home with us in 2004.......but l know there are some dogs/animals that dont have homes, live on the streets or get locked in a cage for life,,,,l am so happy that l could just save one of the millions out their.

THANKS TO THE RSPCA!!!!!!!!!

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sam150150 August 25, 2008 at 4:38 p.m.

If we were a nation of animal lovers, then we wouldn't need such a huge organisation as the RSPCA.
We treat animals terribly in this country, they are more like a commodity than living breathing creatures.
Pets are bought as passing fads by a lot of people, and then discarded when they become too much trouble. ( They say we are a throw away society )
I was in a rescue shelter once, and I heard a gentleman, who was enquiring about adopting a kitten, ask the girl working there, " if we get bored with it, say in a years time, can we bring it back? " Thankfully, he was asked to leave.

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Squirt August 21, 2008 at 2:12 p.m.

I dont think any country should be known for it, arghhhhh it makes me sooooo very angry to here what happens to the ones that end up in bad homes or on the streets, they are living, breathing creatures and have just as much right to be here as us humans, but hey who cares, the people in charged sure dont, hurting or murdering an animal should be taken as serious as if was done to a human, i must be so nieve, i just can not believe how some people can do what they do, the best punishment for these sick twisted souless people is to get the same treated that they should that animal, all animals are so amazing when you treat them right, i love the way my baby bunny shows me affection and i wish that i had all the money in the world so i could look after every animal and make sure they never get mistreated again! I feel so angry now, i hate people who torture animals.

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toni sam August 19, 2008 at 10:24 p.m.

Goverement needs to get involved and increase punishment & give RSPCA more powers. These People that commit animal cruelity will not stop intil the law truly puts it foot down. Goverment gets invovled in every thing else but doesnt seem that intrested in our animal friends, they will have to as more & more people are becoming more compassionate towards animals its becoming big news always in the news.

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Clairebaz August 19, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.

i read there has been an increase in animal cruelty cases. they need to hand out more severe punishments to people convicted, in the hope that it mite drop the numbers. i could never accosiate with people who are cruel to poor defensless animals, why do these people buy pets to mistreet them? how do they ban people from owning animals, when they can just go out and buy another pet from a private seller, surely there are more extreme measures they can take.

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smale August 17, 2008 at 9:46 p.m.

Are you aware that the RSPCA is releasing numbers of urban foxes into the countryside, some showing signs of vetinary treatment, (ergo, one in particular who had had a damaged leg surgicaly removed and had obviously received a lot of medical care and attention) only for them to be shot within days by country residents who wish to protect their livestock!

Would it not be fairer, and cheaper for all parties if urban foxes were to be caught and sterilised, as are stray cats, and returned to their urban homes? In the city, they have little fear of people, whereas in the country such fear is a lifestyle requirement!

It is a very mis-guided kindness to remove a city dwelling fox from where he has a veritable fast-food outlet on his doorstep to a situation where suddenly overcrowding is not only dangerous to his health, (least of all from guns, poison and snares), but living is generally harder than the poor animal was previously used to!

The RSPCA needs to seriously re-think on this subject, as by 'caring' they are actually being extremely cruel.

By the way, I live in the country, and have twice been given unsolicited details of numbers of foxes released, by those locals who have had to 'deal' with them due to the problems that such releases cause.

So, I advocate again, sterilization of urban foxes, and definately NOT re-location!!

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zoe louise August 16, 2008 at 10:05 a.m.

I think people just see animals as a toy sometimes, like celebrities buying animals stupid t-shirts and geting there fur dyed. Animals have no voice so have to be treated the way they are and cant do anything about it. The amount of animals abused and neglected in this country is unreal. I think peoples houses and work situations should be checked out before they get animals as most are just left in all day while there owner is at work, what sort of life is that. Some people just buhy dogs for street fighting to make money, but the people that sell the animals to them wouldnt have any idea that was going to happen,so maybe animal cruelty would decrease if there was house checks to make sure the animals home life is comfortable for it. I have two dogs and my first dog was dumped in a walkers crisp box with two other puppys, they were ill and hungry. I think the biggest problem is some people have no consideration for the animals and act like they don't have feelings and don't no what is going on. I think our country shouldn't be called an "animal loving nation" but then again animal cruelty in other countrys e.g china is in my oppinion and from what ive seen alot worse, animals need to be protected were ever there from.

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thebes1966 August 14, 2008 at 6:09 p.m.

No way are we a nation of animal lovers and - in some part - Vets are to blame. Why? Because they overcharge with fees that's why and you can only get help if you have absolutely no money whatsoever. How can that be fair? There are millions living on the poverty line. In my opinion ALL Vets fees should be waived and be funded by the millions the likes of the RSPCA make every year. My Mum rang the latter about her lost cat the other day (now found) and was told "we cannot send anyone round as we haven't the resources." Another example was 12 RSPCA Inspectors watching a horse drown at the Appleby Horse Fair last year. I'm sorry but these things have to be said. The RSPCA, like the Vets are not perfect and really should address the growing problem of poverty in this country, not be obsessed with money swelling their own coffers. My Mum's Vets bill? £114...which she has paid (even though she is skint like many others) because she loves her cat dearly...but how many people would just abandon their animals rather than pay up? Interesting thought don't you think? I do not condone such behaviour but there again I think the causes should be tackled more than they are at present.

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Anna_x August 9, 2008 at 7:35 p.m.

A couple of years ago some of my family went to thailand, we were looking through the photos they had taken and we came across one where my own cousins were photographed with monkeys wearing make-up and clothing and were chained up!!! I felt ashamed of my own family, it is people like them that encourage this sort of unacceptable behavoir. i don't know how they could do this. i would have had to at least try and get some help for these poor poor creatures! At least this doesn't happen in our country but i don't know if it is acctualy any better than some of the cruelty that is inflicted on many "pets" across the UK.

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Polarprincessaroo101 August 9, 2008 at 11:02 a.m.

I just have one more thing to say which is: Humans are still amimals, but ones that have become more sophisticated, and to say that animals have no feelings is also saying that humans have no feelings. Animals should be helped in every way possible to humans (and animals) and those people who love animals should have their views shouted out around the world. That way, a bigger, better difference will be made!
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Polarprincessaroo101 August 9, 2008 at 10:48 a.m.

I can't tell you all how many times I've heard someone say that animals have no feelings, no emotion and by now I've had enough. Somebody (or lots of somebodies) needs to stand up and give animals a voice. I had a gerbil and two mice and the gerbil got cancer. It was obvious she was suffering so we had her put down. Lots of people don't. There are loads of people out there that keep their pets alive, even when they are nearly dead on their feet, because they are too oblivious to what is happening. Animals need love and the most important part of that love is knowing when to say 'goodbye'. Also all this thing of leaving unwanted puppies on the streets, etc. It makes me really mad! Britain is NOT a nation of animal lovers at all! X_animals_r_4_eva_X

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uklittle August 8, 2008 at 3:27 p.m.

When you've been to certain other countries and seen the levels of imense cruelty, the UK seems like heaven for an animal. Of course you're going to have those people who seem to have no empathy for anything other than themselves, but overall this country's ability to care for its creatures is exceptional. The problems in some other countries are not always due to lack of education, from my experience, most of them simply can't be bothered. Try and say that an animal has feelings and worth and they'll just laugh in your face and say you're dreaming (A responce i've gotten on many occasions). Animals are seen as food, and in many cases, just as a way of occupying a child for a few weeks. In the country I was living in, there were many stories of people tying live dogs to the back of cars with ropes and dragging them though the sand untill they were skinned alive. They simply don't care and have no interest in changing. I think the UK is amazing for the amount of animal services they provide and the dedication and love that most people have for their animals. This is definitely a nation of animal lovers. There will always be those who are cruel, you can't wipe them out completely, but it's the actions of the majority that count.

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Horse Love August 8, 2008 at 11:46 a.m.

I think it's strange that people who are mean to animals aren't banned for life from keeping them. They can't get much pleasure out of keeping them after all if they abuse them. The problem is pets are so dependtant on theyre owners, they haven't any way of protecting themselves.

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linda46 August 6, 2008 at 6:55 p.m.

I agree with the comments made the punishment should fit the crime- how they tortured the defenceless animal let it be done back to them

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amandacerasale August 6, 2008 at 6:12 p.m.

I think that people who abuse animals should be either locked up in prison or should be banned from having animals for life.

This is the 21st century & if we have not learnt anything from the past I doubt that we will now.

I get very upset when I see animals being beaten up or abused e.g dog fighting over one of my local park & people filming on either their digital cameras or mobile phones.

THESE TYPE OF PEOPLE SHOULD BE BANNED FOR OWNING ANIMALS.

Amanda Cerasale Watford Herts.

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Clogs August 5, 2008 at 3:25 p.m.

On the whole, compared to many other countries, we are a nation of animal lovers. It's just a small minority that inflict cruel and harrowing pain and suffering to animals. These people let society down.

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Wild Card August 5, 2008 at 12:21 p.m.

I am writing with regards to the petition which has been set up for MAC a Golden Retriever, who was tortured to death in Ireland by a monster, in October 2006. This monster has been released on bail and is due to appeal in September!!! This is the link to the petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/j4mac/petition.html PLEASE PLEASE sign it and send it on to as many as you can.

He has a residency at Rainbows Bridge too were people can visit him and leave messages in his guest book: http://rainbowsbridge.com/residents/MAC014/Resident.htm please visit Mac and you will see the outpouring of grief and horror at the way he died and was treated in his short life.

This is the link to the website in Ireland where his so called owners live http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article13880488.ece;jsessionid=567B230FC5E01622D8B042C63B79F1D5?postingType=posting&mode=thanks&postingId=13919628 I know it only tells part of his story but we have to fight for justice for this dog and all the others who have suffered and are suffering at the hands of monsters like these.

Anything you can do to publicise this petition and tell Mac's story would be very much appreciated. We have to put his torturer behind bars and not let him go free. Mac has an ever increasing following all over the world and we need help to get the ball rolling and get Justice for Mac.

Thank you for anything that you can do, we really need some help over here.

Zara and Lelja

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Emma August 4, 2008 at 1:29 p.m.

i totally second Sue's comments, and Madcatter's.
this world is not an 'animal lovers' world at all!!
In fact most of the world are not caring towards animals, they are just seen as food, money, clothes, gaming and sport.
In England there are alot of people that do care about animals and there level of care and respect, but for every person that joins our cause to fight against this curelty, 10 (or more)animals fall.
But what i think is worse is the shear level of incompance the people who could really make a change have towards this, the people in power, the poeple in the goverment, have regarding all this. i am a very strong believe that most of the money the goverment have is put into all the wrong things!! sure they do put some money into good causes like schools, disabilty help ect, to help so crime, but what about the charities?? the charities that help put a stop to all the bad in this world? the people that are working to put right what they have let go wrong!?!
for exmaple, like this great charity, the one they call 'The Royal Society' for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' why are they not goverment funded?? when we then have things like the Olympic Games that they are more than happy to make us pay for in taxes ect. or even one such as the NSPCC?? why animals and childern allowed to suffer when they can go and afford to have games such as that in our country??
dont get me wrong, i do like the games, but i think the needed such come first... way before the likes of the games.

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char August 2, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.

I rarely use the word 'hate' but anyone who hurts, maims, injures a defenceless animal is truly HATED by me and my family and friends. Americans have a lot more power than Britain whereby they can get into homes and take neglected or injured animals away, they also have a good court systam whereby the 'villans', for want of a better word, get tough scentences, fines etc.
The PDSA, RSPCA and other animal organisations in Britain should be able to execute warrants, break into barns, dens, homes etc and get justice on the abusers. I personally think that the people responsible for animal cruelty should be locked in a pen with animal lovers and see what they come out like. I for one would be happy to serve a prison scentence if it meant saving the life of animals.

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madcatter August 2, 2008 at 10:13 a.m.

I completely agree with Sue's comments. Those who have no respect for animal life do not have respect for life, period. Why isn't more done to highlight how morally reprehensible this is? If someone is capable of starving, neglecting and abusing an animal, then what's a five year ban? Nothing. They should be jailed, and banned from keeping animals for life, without exception. Anyone who can cross that line and purposefully harm a living being is a danger to society.

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Julia August 1, 2008 at 10:43 p.m.

It is beyond me how some disgusting 'human beings' seem to think they are better than other animals. What gives anyone the right to inflict suffering any any living creature? None. So why is it that the leaders of this world do not do anywhere near enough to protect other species? It truly breaks my heart.

The RSPCA does incredible work, but it is a real pity that the government does not whole-heartedly follow suit. Five-year bans, fines, etc. are punishments that could never fit such crimes.

Thank goodness that there are more people who love and cherish other animals than there are sickening abusers.

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Sue August 1, 2008 at 11:32 a.m.

There is no excuse for animal cruelty. Statistics clearly link cruelty to animals with cruelty to humans, particularly vulnerable humans. The child who abuses a small animal has potentially started on the road to being an abuser. Most of the well known serial killers began by abusing animals. Adults can teach their children to respect animals, and most teaching is done by example. Sadly this does not happen enough. Animal cruelty exists all over the world, and the UK is an animal haven compared to some other places, but one act of cruelty is one too many. Our laws to protect animals from abuse are only as good as the commitment to enforcing them and punishing the guilty. Sadly this is where we are lacking and those who will risk prosecution to abuse an animal know that. In other countries domestic pets are slaughtered in the street using barbaric methods for meat and fur. China for example has NO animal welfare laws (see PETA and Animals Asia websites). In spain Galgos (Spanish Greyhounds) and Podencos are burned, hanged, poisoned and beaten to death at the end of the hunting season (see SOS Galgos and Greyhounds in Need sites). In Spain some dog pounds illtreat the dogs and resist all attempts to rehome them (which is almost unbelievable). Horses and bulls are also ill-treated and abused in Spain. Slaugherhouses there are poorly regulated and the cruel methods of slaughter and treatment prior to slaughter have to be seen to be believed. In the Reunion Islands off the Coast of France they use dogs for baiting sharks by pushing hooks through their noses and dragging them behind a boat. In Egypt stray dogs roaming the street are shot. In Ireland Border Collies are abused (see Border Collie Rescue website and other related Irish sites). In Canada baby seals are inhumanely bludgeoned to death and skinned alive. Cruelty is everywhere, and there are many more examples I have not cited. No, we are not a nation of animal lovers. The only reason we have earned that title is that we pay lip service to being a nation of animal lovers. Until we properly enforce the laws we have to ensure that offenders are severely dealt with, and until we educate our children to respect animals, we are no better than any of the other countries I have mentioned. With any luck, this will change in due course, but lets just say that I am not holding my breath! At the end of the day, we as humans will reap what we sow. I am a great believer in the saying that "what goes around comes around". If we want to live in an increasingly violent society where neither we or our children are safe, then we are going the right way about it. People who abuse vulnerable animals will one day be vulnerable themselves. This is worth remembering before you raise your hand to inflict pain on an animal.

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jms August 1, 2008 at 10:54 a.m.

It's said that a nation can be judged on the way it treats it's animals. After reading some of the reported animal cruelty cases and the insufficent punishments given its obvious why this country is in the violent state it is. If we cannot be kind and compassionate to animals, who cannnot speak for themselves, what chance do the vulnerable human members of our society have.

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magentadivine August 1, 2008 at 8:54 a.m.

nation of animal lovers...bull...whats even more frustrating is that the people who do love animals are left extremely angry that these people are amongst on, ive have just seen footage of a woman caught abusing a puppy and my blood boils,have people lost the thing we most want....compassion.we need more education but on the other hand if its in you to be an abuser nothing will change. our laws suck ass..
no wonder people support direct action...

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glog August 1, 2008 at 8:35 a.m.

no people dont deserve to be called animal lovers . how any person could inflict such cruelty on something so helpless is beyond me . i could never hurt any animal i even cried when my daughters fish died. i have a dog of my own and have also homed 4 stray cats one of which had 3 kittens . these fines and community services they are given are just a joke and are not enough . banned from keeping pets what a joke so in 5 years time they can go and do the same again . they should be banned for life and a prison sentence enforced along with a hefty fine. this would make them think twice about doing it again . or even better treat them how they treated the animal take food and water from them and chain them up see how much remorse they have . wouldnt be so big now would they

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fangelus July 31, 2008 at 9:25 p.m.

How can we be a nation of 'Animal Lovers' when such cruelty as i've seen on the news is around..
I still don't think enough is done to these people that inflict their damage onto a loving loyal pet, it disgusts me that these people get away with it.

They should have tougher prison sentences. A nation of animal lovers? no its a nation of animal abusers with a fewer percentage of us true animal lovers left....

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Alfiethelurcher July 31, 2008 at 3:11 p.m.

I feel that we most certainly don't deserve to be called a nation of animal lovers after reading so many awful stories of cruelty. I was heartbroken to read of Tony the lurcher's harrowing story, the sentence that "man" (used in the loosest sense of the word!) received should have been a lot harsher, at the very least he should have been banned from keeping animals for life, not just 10 years!!

People lke that should be publicly exposed and shamed, bring back tarring and feathering, public walks of shame through town centres and floggings!

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Curlie July 31, 2008 at 12:45 p.m.

People That Let Animals Die Should Have The Same Done To Them. The Anger I Have In Me When I See The Adverts Come On Tele. I Cant Even Give Any Money To The RSPCA As Im Not Yer 18 But If I Could I Would. Some-One Gets Banned From Having Animals For 10 Years, Who Can Be Sure That They Are Going To Change Within Them 10 Years. They Will Probably Be The Same. It Disgusts Me How People Are With Animals. Real Upsetting. I Turn The Tele Over When RSPCA Or Any Other Animal Cruelty Adverts Come On Or I'd Probably Cry. Seems Sad But Id Never Hurt An Animal In Any Way Like These Sort Of People With Twisted Minds. What Gives Them The Right. Innocent Animals Are Hurt. They Should Have The Same Treatment As The Animals Had. See How They Feel With A Bowl Of Food And A Bottle Of Water To Last Them 5 Weeks. How Foul Is That!

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achimr July 31, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.

Yeah, read about the report online recently and am sort of dumbfounded as to how people treat their pets...
I'm all for giving those people the exact same treatment as they gave their pets.
If they chain a dog to a radiator, so should they be chained. If they give their dog a collar too small, so should they wear a too small collar, etc...

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fifitrixiebelle July 31, 2008 at 9:22 a.m.

I don't think we deserve to be called a nation of animal lovers, no.
I watched the report last night on the telly about the rise in reported Rspca cases of cruelty to animals and it just beggars belief.
How could people do it? What kind of people are they would would leave dogs chained up with no food or water just simply left to die. why?
I don't have any pets due to where i live in a flat which isn't really appropriate but my mum has animals who i adore and look after when they are away.
What i can;t understand is if these people decide that they can no longer look after an animal why don't they give it to any animal shelter or organisation who could help re-home it? Surely it must be that easy?
Nearly every week there is something in my local paper about animals shot with air rifles and badly injured it makes me feel very upset.
Maybe the idiots that do this need the same treatment to see how it feels.
Its an issue i feel very angry about. We are supposed to be a civil civilastion, yeah right!

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vickig2 July 30, 2008 at 9:53 p.m.

The news today just goes to show that some humans in our society today are just disgusting! I just think that although there are so many people in our society that Do take care and responsibility for their animals, there are those that just think their pet is something they can treat with disrespect. It is disgraceful, if people are unable to look after animals, they should not have them in the first place, and if they do get pets and feel they can no longer look after them, don't just dump them, take them to an organization that may be able to help them out. Do you not think that animals deserve just as much care and respect as humans? I can never imagine why a normal sane human being would hurt, dump or destroy an animal. I think it is sick, and believe these people should be seriously prosecuted just as humans would be if they hurt another human, and just as animals are if they hurt humans. Why should dogs be put to sleep if they hurt a human if a human is not prosecuted for hurting an animal? It's very sad.

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suzanneb July 30, 2008 at 2:22 p.m.

The coverage on the news was just disgusting, Unfortunatley this small minority think they can get away with treating animals like this. I have just filled in and sent off a volunteer application for my local RSPCA so that i can try and give something back that way. Yes we may all have busy lives and other things to do but we should be able to spare a few hours a month or week to look after and protect the innocent animals and at least try to educate the minority.

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mandy123 July 30, 2008 at 1:18 p.m.

The news i've seen today makes me physically and emotionaly sick,i have had enough of people thinking animals don't have a voice and it's time now that we all spoke for them and said 'NO MORE' to it.It is sick and for me the most horrible thing I could ever see is that a poor animal being hurt for the way they are.I have 2 cats,1 dog and a hamster and I would'nt dream of hurting them.I almost lost my dog last week of septicemia and I went everywhere to save her life and luckily the rspca saved her in time so thank you.But we all need to stand up for these poor inocent animals for doing nothing wrong!!!!

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carly July 30, 2008 at 1:05 p.m.

From the coverage i've seen on the news I'd say we don't have the right to be named a 'nation of animal lovers'. Can't believe how cruel and stupid people can be! Makes me really angry!

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