Information on the topic.Animal abuse.Animal cruelty, also called animal abuse or animal neglect, is the infliction of suffering or damage by humans on animals. non-human animals, for purposes other than oneself. -defense or survival. More specifically, it can be harm for specific gain, such as killing animals for food or fur, although opinions differ regarding the method of slaughter. Types of animal cruelty. Domestic cruelty: Leave your pet outside (suffering from cold, sun and rain) Do not leave them food (forget them at least once a day to eat) Do not leave them water (no control at least once a day if you have fresh, clean water) Neglect their health (don't take them to the vet when they get sick or vaccinate them), their well-being (don't make a fuss) or their environment (do not clean the place where they eat or live). This also includes abandonment in their own home or on the street. war: Animals in war are creatures that have been used by human beings for war. There are specific applications for animals, such as: Heavy work (carrying objects), adversity against the enemy, validating weapons with them or even bombs from live animals. Entertainment There are many ways to damage animals for people's entertainment such as: Bull fights Cock (animal) fights Dog fights (Mott, 2004)Recreational and commercial huntingTV showsMoviesScientific research:• Monkeys and rabbits are forced to smoke until they die of lung cancer• To pioneer new medical treatments, some animals are subjected to electric shocks to prove the treatment.• Animals like pigs are used in experiments of embellishment. Cosmetic companies put makeup on pigs, paint their hair and nails. • People make cats blind,...... middle of paper ......Article 12:a) Any act resulting in the death of 'a large number of animals is considered genocide.b) Pollution and destruction of natural habitat is also considered genocide.Article 13:a) A dead animal must be treated with respect.b) Violent scenes where animals are the victims should be banned from films and broadcasts. Article 14:a) All institutions that protect animals must be represented at the governmental level.b) Animal rights must be defended by law like human rights.Works Citedanimals, I. d. (nd). COCKFIGHTS: A bloody sport for roosters in defense of animals. For the defense of animals. Mott, M. (2004). US dog fighting rings steal pets as “bait”. National Geographic News. Singer, P. (2009). Do animals feel pain? Retrieved from http://www.animal-rights-library.com/Uribe, ME (2007). Practical guide to the investigation. Mexico: Trillas.