Myths vs. Facts on Animals Cruelty

In this blog, I'm going to be saying if common animal cruelty statements are a myth or fact. I will then be saying my opinion on the statement. Some people listen to what others say without even checking if it's true. This could lead to people doing things wrong without even knowing or not knowing the reality of certain things. Hopefully I can clear things up for someone who doesn't know if these statement are a myth or a fact.

Statement 1: Leaving your pet in the car for only a short period of time on a hot day won’t hurt it. 

Myth: On a day of 78 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature inside a parked car can go to between 100 and 120 degrees in just minutes. On a day of 90 degrees, the temperature of the car can reach as high as 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes.

Opinion: I think people shouldn't take their pet with them if they know they'll be stopping for a long time at a place where animals aren't allowed.

Statement 2: There aren't any alternatives to animal tests.

Myth: There are many cheaper and faster alternative methods that have more accurate information. These include artificial human skin and robotic technology that can screen thousands of chemicals at once using cells grown in the lab.

Opinion: I think these methods are much better than using animals. They hurt no one and are more accurate. I don't know why companies wouldn't take advantage of these alternatives. They seem much better.

Statement 3:  A lot of circus animals aren't nurtured their whole lives.

Fact: The animals move from circus to circus. Some circuses don't even provide regular veterinary care. Animals who aren't obedient or who have grown too old to perform may be sold or given to zoos, roadside attractions, research laboratories, or private individuals.

Opinion: The circus might be entertaining but it isn't for the animals. I don't like how they are basically thrown away when they are no longer needed. They could have at least been sent somewhere to help them get back to the wild since they probably don't know how to live in the wild.

Statement 4:  Whale species are facing extinction due to poachers and human consumption. 

Fact: Whales are targeted by poachers for their meat and byproducts. Many species are being hunted to near extinction. There are only 100 West Pacific grey whales remaining and the remaining blue whales of the Atlantic only make up 1% of their original population.

Opinion: I find it sad that so many whales species are near extinction. There should be laws protecting them. One of the endangered species include killer whales. In the future, I will be making a post dedicated to a documentary of them being captured for marine mammal parks.

Sources:
http://animal-abuse-violence.weebly.com/myth-vs-fact.html
https://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-myths-about-animal-testing
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/circuses_entertainment/facts/circus_myths.html
http://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animal-issues/cruel-practices/dog-hot-car/