Preliminary+Research


 * What I know about my topic:** It s is a very common thing in America and through out the whole world. It can end up with the animal injured or dead. Cruelty and abuse are two different things.


 * What I need to find out about my topic:** What is the difference between animal cruelty and animal abuse? How can people help prevent animal cruelty and abuse? What are the signs that animals are abused?


 * Search terms I can use to find information about my topic:** **• Animal Abuse in America** **• Animal Cruelty** **• Passive Cruelty** **• Active Cruelty** **Information I found today (at least 5 points):**
 * -** There are 2 types of cruelty (passive and active) **-** Every year 100 million animals die in experiments and tests.
 * -** Every year 3 to 4 million cats and dogs (healthy and adoptable) are euthanized.
 * -**** Dog fighting and cock-fighting are illegal in all 50 states.
 * -**** Neglect and abandonment are the most common forms of companion animal abuse in the United States.
 * -**** Neglect and abandonment are the most common forms of companion animal abuse in the United States.