Every Voice Matters!

"EVERY VOICE MATTERS!"

1. Campaigns against animal cruelty 

There are unending campaigns against animal cruelty. But are these enough to curb this curse of enclosures? Surely not! Sometimes rising slogans just waft away in the air because it needs a strong spine to take the things under control, to make something visible and audible as well. There are countless organizations that work for animal welfare, I would like to specifically mention PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) here, which is leaving no stone unturned in supporting the cause of freedom for animals and birds. The commendable work of this organization is being recognized worldwide. But the burning question is, do these associations take enough rewarding steps to end up the miserable life of animals in the labs, in the zoos, in the entertainment activities, in the food industry and in the rapidly spreading fashion industry? Do masses really care for animals? Maybe or maybe not. Honestly, response to it is as broad as it is long because we can't intrude on anyone's mind and heart to catch the truth. Anyway, action speaks louder than words. And action says, in reality, the majority of people keep an insensitive attitude towards animals despite relentless endeavours being made by welfare groups.

2. Animals, just a means to appease                 unwanted needs

No doubt, the world has advanced at an alarming pace, still animals like oxen, horses, donkeys, mules, and so on are dragged for mobility purposes. Nobody cares for their cuts and bruises, nobody supplies them food on time. Their condition is worse than bonded labourers. Most of the people just consider animals a source of appeasing their needs, whether finance, fashion, farming or food related. 

3. Horrible endings

Social media remains replete with Newsfeed related to horrendous tortures against animals. How calves are separated from their mothers on the very first day after birth just to be slaughtered, how chickens are dumped into grinding machines to bump up food factories, how even crocodiles are not spared from the evil eye of the fashion industry. I have seen trapped animals crying, screaming and feeling helpless, but no one listens to their heart-rendering voices, their painful shrieks, their weeping souls.

4. Recent cruelty scene

Lately, I have heard the news about a stray dog who was shot dead by a merciless youth in the district Patiala of Punjab, northwestern India. What crime that dog had committed? Nobody knows. Because neither he asked for food nor he barked at passers-by. He was just sleeping dead to the world unaware of the approaching dreadful death. Whatever the probable reason is, I know one thing, neither animals nor humans deserve such a tragic and pointless end. Though on the side of justice that person is arrested, it really gives food for thought, where our youngsters are heading towards with so many psychotic actions in mind. This man is severely condemned for his heinous crime on social media and by animal welfare activists too. By the same token, there are innumerable despicable happenings in this day and age. The pathetic condition of these innocent creatures who are either in cages or are homeless, puts the screws to us about pertinent questions for animal safety in the future. Therefore, compassionately try your best to save these innocent critters, if you can. Because every being is here on the earth for a specific purpose, just let them live theirs. 

5. Every voice matters!

Don't you think it's a gruesome act to inflict excruciating pain on animals and birds as well? Don't you think they deserve happy lives? Don't you think humans are shedding the colour of humanity? Don't you think this cruelty should be ended? And don't you think every voice matters? If you nod in supporting to eradicate this evil deed, then raise your voice right now for the well-being of animals. I personally feel that they are more humane than us. 

So save the animals, save nature and ultimately, save the environment! And one of the monumental effort in this direction would be going Vegan and use of cruelty-free products or brands. Think about it.

                                                 - Jasmeet Kaur 

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(They are born to enjoy freedom and happiness.)

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