Animal Cruelty

By Cindy Chang 6A (4)

Criselda Lesigues 6A (13)
Statistics
Animal cruelty cases 1
-January 3 2006

-319 Ferry Street, Mongkok

-A shih-tzu was beaten to death by its owners friend because of its bark
-She was founded covering with blood inside a nylon bag outside a flat
-She died the following day from her severe head injuries
Animal cruelty cases 2

June 17 2006
A construction worker caged his Pomeranian in his rented
room and left as he could not pay the rent
Only 2 bowls of food and a bottle of water were left with it
It was finally starved to death
The dog died in pain and distress because of the negligence of
its owner
The Dog - Man's Best Friend? - Not for
Everyone!!!!!!!!!

They are all dead

 Living in a very
bad environment

Abandoned by their best

friends human
Neglected by their
owners
Check this out
They need our help!!!!
HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ways to palliate animal
cruelty
New Penalty for Cruelty to animals
Dont eat
me!
 Education
Regular talks and seminars by the SPCA
Radio programmes, TV shows, pet
magazines,etc
encourage people to be responsible pet owners
Education packages
for teachers

In partnership with teachers, the SPCA cultivates

positive values and foster social and personal growth
in child development
teachers are encouraged to share the package in the
regular curriculum in school
-> to promote the message of responsible pet
ownership and the need to care for animals to
students
 Cat Colony Care Programme
(CCCP)

To help desex street cats

Encourage tolerance of the street cat
population
 Community Dog Programme
(CDP)

An animal birth-control programme

The aim is to have a well-controlled, legal
population of dogs that do not contribute to
the stray dog population
Based on catch, neuter, return and vaccinate
 Video
Our visit to the
SPCAs homing
department
 For those who want to adopt..
MEOW Plan:
Shorthaired cats. from $400
Longhaired cats/ pure breed`catsfrom $550
WOW WOW Plan
Mixed breed dogs..from $600
Pure breed dogsfrom $1000
Small Animals Plan
Chinchillas ..from $400
Special breed rabbits from $100
Local rabbitsfrom $20
Guinea pigs..from $20
But the most important thing is..
Adopters must be 21 years old or above.
Parents or guardians living at the same
address must adopt on behalf of those
under 21.
I am as
cute as
Adopt me!!
Cindys
I am your
puppies
perfect
pet
If you cannot adopt a cute animal
then
Join this programme
Yo, Whats up??
MAN. Why is
everyone staring
at me??
 Discussion Questions

As a F.6 student, how can we promote

responsible pet ownership?

Do you think the new amended law penalty is

enough to palliate animal cruelty?

What would you consider when you decide to

take an animal as a companion?
 Discussion Questions

Would you say no to fur coats or reject all garments

and fashion items with fur trims? Why and why
not?
Recently, there is a drop in the number of people
adopting stray dogs from the SPCA, can you suggest
some means to encourage animal lovers to adopt
the stray dogs especially mongrels from SPCA
rather then buying a pedigreed dog from a pet store
in order to ease the over crowding condition in the
homing department?
 As a F.6 student, how can we
promote responsible pet
ownership?
Join the Volunteers program, BE
1. Cat, Dog, Exotic Socializes
2. Kennel Keepers
3. Adoption Counselors
4. Dog Walkers
5. Work behind the scenes with the veterinary assistants
6. OR talk part in Humane education
7. Becoming a Foster Parent, Foster volunteers provide a
temporary home (usually 3-4 weeks) for animals who are either
sick or injured
8. Contributing your special skills, such as photography, writing
and artwork
Be one of the
members of the
SPCA, spread the
message of
responsible pet
ownership to your
family, friends and
even neighbours.
 Do you think the new amended law
penalty is enough to palliate animal
cruelty?
The new amended law is the most significant
change concerning animal welfare in many
years. It is a powerful tool to combat animal
cruelty and it serves as a deterrent in
stopping people from causing unwarranted or
unnecessary suffering or harm to animals.
However..
education is a noteworthy tool to alleviate
the problem of animal cruelty.
 What would you consider when you decide to
take an animal as a companion?
Think carefully before getting a dog it
is a life-long commitment

Commitment
A dog can live for 15 or more years. If you
get a dog, it is your responsibility for all
that time.
Are you prepared to make this
commitment?
Don't buy a cute puppy on impulse. Lots
of puppies bought this way end up being
surrendered or abandoned.
 Affordability
Can you afford to keep a dog?
A dog can cost you a lot of money for food, veterinary care,
etc.
Residence
Are you permitted to keep a dog in your residence?
Your neighbours may complain especially if your dog barks
or is aggressive.
Do all your family members like dogs?
Will you be able to live with a dog in your house?
Exercise
Dogs need daily exercise and have to go to the toilet!
Will you have enough time to look after your dog properly?
SAY NO TO FUR. Dont wear anything which
contains fur or fur trim. Lets help to end the
suffering of millions of animals.

Despite claims of
humane farming by
the fur industry,
animals bred for fur
are often confined to
a life of cramped,
filthy cages, only to
have their lives
cruelly cut short by
a fur worker
skinning them alive
for their precious
pelts.
 If you are considering getting a
dog as a companion, please adopt
and consider a mongrel.

Though they are of mixed genetic heritage

and do not have a distinct breed look..
In deed, they are less likely to suffer from
hereditary diseases
Mongrels are generally tougher and more
adapted to life in HK. Many pure breeds are
just not suited to life here, like Huskies and
Bulldogs
With many Mongrel animals available at the SPCA,
why not take a chance and give one of those Mongrel a
good home? At the same time, you can help ease the
overcrowding condition in the Homing Department
too.

If you getting a dog as a companion, please do not

hesitate to go to the homing department of the SPCA
 A life-long commitment,
Not an instant impulsive decision.
Should consider carefully on the
responsibilities.
Like humans, animals also have
valuable lives. A pet needs our
love, care, time and patience.
Humans have to treat a pet as a
family member, not a toy