It isn’t enough that we pollute the environment, cut down trees and destroy forests; we also have to be one of the most abusive of all to animals. Asian endangered animals are killed for food because it is believed that some of these animals have aphrodisiac powers. They also are supposed to be able to extend life and cure rare diseases. They are also bought as pets and stored in un-natural habitats complete with air-conditioning and store bought commercial food.
Last week in Ohio, halfway across the world from Asia, a house was raided because of complaints from neighbors. Supposedly the house was an animal rescue facility but authorities were shocked upon entering the house. They found 41 skinny dogs kept in cages, 10 cats that were barely alive, and one horse. Walking further into the house, they found 5 snakes, fish living in dark, dirty water, and dead carcasses. Fortunately, in a highly developed country like the US, there are procedures in place to remedy this situation. Also, it isn’t something you see often because animal rescue facilities are well run and clean.
All across the world, animals have to endure much hardship just to survive. Those that are unable, end up dying and becoming extinct. Some of the animals we will never see are the Long-Tailed Hopping Mouse from Australia, Darwin’s Galapagos Mouse, Chadwick Beach Cotton Mouse from Florida, the North African elephant, Queen of Sheba Gazelle, Caribbean Monk Seal, and the Japanese Sea Lion. In the last few years alone, the Pyrenean Ibex was declared extinct in 2000, as was the Saudi gazelle in 2008. Just this year, the Eastern Cougar from Eastern US was added to the list.
People like those who owned that Ohio “animal rescue facility” is just as guilty as poachers and smugglers because they give animal rescuers a bad name. Imagine not feeding or cleaning the animals and allowing them to eat their own feces and live in cages that have maggots is unbelievable.
The animals that were rescued from that facility are now in good hands being treated for worms and poor nutrition. Carmen Wallace, the woman who owned the facility was misguided and thought she was doing good, just lacking in funds. Unfortunately, she will be facing a case of animal abuse.
All across the world, animals have to endure much hardship just to survive. Those that are unable, end up dying and becoming extinct. Some of the animals we will never see are the Long-Tailed Hopping Mouse from Australia, Darwin’s Galapagos Mouse, Chadwick Beach Cotton Mouse from Florida, the North African elephant, Queen of Sheba Gazelle, Caribbean Monk Seal, and the Japanese Sea Lion. In the last few years alone, the Pyrenean Ibex was declared extinct in 2000, as was the Saudi gazelle in 2008. Just this year, the Eastern Cougar from Eastern US was added to the list.
People like those who owned that Ohio “animal rescue facility” is just as guilty as poachers and smugglers because they give animal rescuers a bad name. Imagine not feeding or cleaning the animals and allowing them to eat their own feces and live in cages that have maggots is unbelievable.
The animals that were rescued from that facility are now in good hands being treated for worms and poor nutrition. Carmen Wallace, the woman who owned the facility was misguided and thought she was doing good, just lacking in funds. Unfortunately, she will be facing a case of animal abuse.
Reference: Illustrated Encyclopedia of endangered animals.
http://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/
