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Watching Man Break Dog's Back: A Story of Animal Cruelty and Human Indifference

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On a cold winter day, a man was seen on a busy street corner breaking a dog's back. The dog was crying in pain and the man just kept laughing.

Watching a Man Break a Dog’s Back: Poems for a Dark Time

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People gathered around, but no one did anything to stop the man. Some people took out their phones to record the incident, but no one called the police.

The man eventually finished breaking the dog's back and then walked away. The dog was left lying in the street, whimpering in pain.

A few people eventually called the police, but by the time they arrived, the man was long gone.

The dog was taken to a nearby animal hospital, but it was too late. The dog's back was broken and it had to be euthanized.

This story is a tragedy. It is a tragedy for the dog who suffered and died. It is a tragedy for the people who witnessed the incident and did nothing to stop it.

And it is a tragedy for all of us, because it shows how cruel and indifferent people can be.

Animal Cruelty: A Serious Problem

Animal cruelty is a serious problem in the United States. Every year, millions of animals are abused and neglected.

Animal cruelty can take many forms, including:

Physical abuse, such as beating, kicking, stabbing, or burning
Neglect, such as failing to provide food, water, shelter, or veterinary care
Emotional abuse, such as terrorizing, intimidating, or isolating an animal
Sexual abuse
Abandonment

Animal cruelty is a crime. In all 50 states, it is illegal to虐待动物. However, animal cruelty laws are often not enforced.

As a result, many animal abusers get away with their crimes.

Why Do People Abuse Animals?

There are many reasons why people虐待动物. Some people abuse animals because they are angry or frustrated.

Others abuse animals because they are bored or lonely.

Still others abuse animals because they are sadists.

Whatever the reason, animal cruelty is never justified.

The Impact of Animal Cruelty

Animal cruelty has a devastating impact on animals. Animals who are abused can suffer from a variety of physical and psychological problems, including:

Injuries
Pain
Fear
Anxiety
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder

Animal cruelty can also have a negative impact on people. People who witness animal cruelty can be traumatized by the experience.

Children who witness animal cruelty are more likely to become violent criminals as adults.

Animal cruelty can also lead to the spread of disease. Animals who are abused are more likely to be sick and can spread diseases to other animals and humans.