摘要：Cases of animal cruelty have gained much attention in recent years, due in part to increased numbers being reported and the use of social media in reporting such cases. Sadly, thousands of domesticated animals (i.e., primarily horses, dogs, and cats) are victims of cruelty every year. Exact numbers are unknown, because a national reporting system does not currently exist. However, the number of cruelty cases reported each year indicates that a real problem exists. Additional areas of concern include correlations between animal cruelty and other criminal activities, to include abuse and neglect against humans. Keywords: abuse, bait animals, cruelty, companion animals, dog fighting, hoarding, neglect, trunking
