A: Hi, I never expect to see you in the animal protection club. How are you?

B: I am fine. I join the club because I love animals so much and I am still wondering why people can react cruelly to some cute animals such as kitten and puppy.

 A: There are a few reasons why people can behave that way. I think that some people are cruel to animals because they may be angry and miserable and they take it out on animals that are helpless and can't speak out. It's like bullying someone - it makes the bully (or abuser) feel powerful. Another reason could be, the people are just plain ignorant and don't have any respect or sympathy for them. 

B: I feel so sorry after listening to what you had said. I am wondering why people cannot control their behaviour and lost their nature of loving for animal. Actually, may I know what animal cruelty is? 

A: Oh, actually the acts of violence or neglect perpetrated against animals are considered animal cruelty. Some examples are overt abuse, dog fighting and cockfighting, and denying a companion animal the basic necessities of care, such as food, water or shelter.

 B: Is it means that if I didn’t feed my little puppy is also an act of animal cruelty?

A: Sure, it is because an animal also has its own right. When we take up decision to pet them, we must be responsible to take care of them and feed them on time. Can u imagine your own parents do not feed you on time when you are still a baby?

B: Oh no! I must be very sad and probably I will die of starvation. What should I do if I want to take the step to prevent animal cruelty?

A: The first step you must take is to change yourself first before making a difference on other person. For example, we must stop buying products made of parts of animals, especially ornamental and extravagant things like fur coats and animal skin carpets.

B: Other than that, we must stop eating 'exotic' and cruel cuisines such as sharks fin, dog meat, veal, drunken prawns and lobsters which are boiled alive.

A: Last but not least, you can help spread the awareness by taking a stand and telling your friends and family about it. Find out from your local animal welfare groups on what you can do to contribute.

B: Thank you A for your information. Now I know what to do to prevent animal cruelty.

A: You are welcome