Fighting Cruelty Animal cruelty is a very sad subject, but it needs to be addressed. Innocent animals are harmed by humans, and not to defend themselves or survive. People do this just to do it, and that's why it's so ridiculous. Some do it to profit from the animal, using them for things like fashion. There are other alternatives to making a fur coat; Harming an innocent animal should not be an option. The fact that humans do this and get away with it is sickening. There are laws that protect animals, but people, especially hunters, find ways to get around them. These animals must live in an environment where they feel safe. However, they live in a completely opposite environment. Humans are at the top of the food chain, which makes them superior and capable of making intelligent decisions. This also means that they are able to make the right decision in helping animals. Adoption may bring the animal to a better home than before, but this cannot be guaranteed. When a person is considering adopting an abused animal, they need to be sure that no harm will come to them from caring for it. The researcher discovered that an animal should be treated with care and affection, and perhaps even more than usual, taking into account its history. They will need to work with the animal as much as possible to help it cope with the transaction of moving to a new environment. The last time the animal was relocated, it was more than likely that it was removed from its previous environment where it was not being treated properly. So the next time someone finds an animal at a shelter that has been abused and they just want it because it's cute, they should think twice. They need to understand that this animal will need extra work and a dedicated owner to do it. You should only adopt an abused animal if you are sure you can take good care of it and give it a happy home (“Top 10,”