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Combating animal abandonment: the lifelong responsibility of animal welfare

19 Jan 2024
مكافحة ظاهرة هجر الحيوانات: مسؤولية رعاية الحيوان مدى الحياة

The phenomenon of animal abandonment is an ethical and humanitarian problem that threatens the lives of pets and causes great harm to society.

What is the phenomenon of animal abandonment?

Since the dawn of time, humans have had close relationships with pets, making them partners in their life's journey. Caring for pets was a source of happiness and comfort, and gave them a sense of security and belonging.

However, over time, a disturbing phenomenon known as “animal abandonment” has emerged.

The phenomenon of animal abandonment refers to getting rid of a pet in any way, whether by leaving it on the street, sheltering it in an animal shelter, or giving it up to other people without wanting to care for it.

This phenomenon is an ethical and humanitarian problem that threatens the lives of pets and causes great harm to society.

Reasons for abandoning animals:

The reasons for abandoning animals are varied, including:

Lack of awareness of animal welfare responsibility:

  • Not realizing the importance of committing to animal care for life.
  • Lack of knowledge of the animal’s needs in terms of food, health care, and hygiene.

Changes in a person's life:

  • Traveling or moving to a new place.
  • Marriage or childbirth.
  • Facing financial difficulties.

Behavioral problems in animals:

  • Animal aggression or undesirable behavior.
  • Difficulty training the animal.

Lack of time or resources to care for the animal:

  • The person is busy at work or studying.
  • Lack of money to buy food or treatment for the animal.

Effects of animal abandonment:

The phenomenon of animal abandonment causes many negative effects, including:

Animal suffering:

  • Exposure to hunger, disease and danger on the street.
  • Feelings of loneliness, fear and depression

Increase in the number of stray animals:

  • The spread of diseases among stray animals.
  • Threatening human safety and society.

Animal Shelter Fatigue:

  • The animal shelter is unable to accommodate all abandoned animals.
  • Lack of financial resources and care for animals in the animal shelter.

Combating the phenomenon of animal abandonment:

Combating the phenomenon of animal abandonment requires the combined efforts of all members of society, and we mention among the most important solutions:

Spreading awareness of the responsibility of animal welfare:

  • Educating people about the importance of committing to animal care for life.
  • Disseminate information about the needs of animals and how to care for them.

Encouraging the adoption of animals from an animal shelter:

  • Spread awareness of the benefits of adopting animals from an animal shelter.
  • Providing facilities and incentives to encourage animal adoption.

Implementing strict laws to protect animals:

  • Enact laws that punish animal abandonment.
  • Tightening control over animal breeders and animal shops.

Support animal welfare programs:

  • Providing financial and logistical support to the animal shelter.
  • Participate in animal welfare programs and volunteer at an animal shelter.

Conclusion:

Combating the phenomenon of animal abandonment is everyone's responsibility. Educating people about the responsibility of animal welfare, encouraging the adoption of animals from animal shelters, enforcing strict animal protection laws, and supporting animal welfare programs are all necessary steps to creating a more compassionate and humane society.

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