Cruelty to animals comes in different colors.
Some not so pretty and some are just plain ugly.
Take for example: the owner of a race dog, to them this is just an investment and rarely will any of them humanize the dog.
They are in it for the money and not looking for a pet.
The question is, what happens to the dogs when they are retired at an early age? Now take a look at puppy mills or animal factories, as some like to call them.
The people that operate them are also in it for the money and could care less about generics.
It's a business to them and not a very honorable profession in my opinion.
The biggest disappointment ends up with the uneducated and unsuspecting buyer who must tend to the problems inherited or give up their pet.
Unwanted dogs end up in a shelter and hopefully get a second chance at life.
Let's take a look at the ugly, what is the prime reason behind dog fights? Or any other type of sport where animals are pitted against each other for the pleasure of a few betting low life individuals.
Cruelty to animals is inexcusable; you hear about the horror stories and wonder why these things happen or are allowed to happen.
At the end of the day there is only one answer.
MONEY - and what some people will do at the expense and cruelty to animals to get it.
There are many more definitions regarding cruelty to animals and the shocking truth will send shivers up most people's backs.
Fortunately it is not the norm, but it is ugly and it does exist.
As animal lovers we can truly appreciate the animal protection groups out there and the brave and caring soles that run them.
They are constant reminders that we all can play a role in bringing to light and help stop cruelty to animals.