Petcare 101: Be kind to animals and receive the same kindness

Be Kind to Animals Week is an annual festival conducted in the first full week of May.

This year it will take place from May 1 to 7.

The week was originally intended to recognise and appreciate the work made in the United States and around the world to protect animal safety.

Since the commencement of Be Kind to Animals Week was initiated in 1915, the American Humane Association has sponsored it all around the United States and invited various organisations to join them.

Its goal is to raise awareness about the need of being friendly to animals and protect them and their environments. So, this week and always, let us be friendly to all animals we encounter.

BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK TIMELINE

1877 – The American Humane Association was founded to preserve animals.

1914 – World War 1 Animal carnage. Millions of horses, donkeys and mules were killed in numerous battles across Europe.

1915 – The first Be Kind to Animals Week.

2015 – The centenary celebrations go global and the 100th anniversary was celebrated.

HOW TO OBSERVE BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK

1. Adopt a pet and care for it. Bring a pet home and treat it with the love and attention it needs. Urge others to follow suit.

2. Talk about animal kindness. Give a talk or broadcast a story on social media to spread awareness about the need of being friendly to animals.

3. Donate to a cause. Most organisations have dedicated themselves to animal welfare, and they may require your donation. You can give donations or your time by volunteering.

SOME HEARTBREAKING FACTS ABOUT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

• Ninety percent of broiler chickens cannot walk due to genetic manipulation.

• Cruelty is rife in circuses.

• Dogfighting is frequent across the United States.

• It’s an evergreen cause.

WHY BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK IS IMPORTANT

• Animals can perceive or feel things.

• It educates individuals about the importance of animals.

• It makes us better humans.

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