ANIMAL RIGHTS – A

SOCIAL ISSUE
BY: MAHIMA BAJPAI
COURSE: B.COM (H)
V SEMESTER
 THE CONCERN

Animals all over the

world are treated
harshly and
miserably especially
on roads, circuses,
and certain zoo’s.
 FUN TIME

Many people see

circuses and any
place that uses
animals for
entertainment,
amazing and a
happy place for
animals. But in
fact, that’s not the
case.
 CRUEL, NOT CUTE

This might look

cute to us, but this
is actually cruelty
and torture to such
innocent animals.
TORTURE,NOT ENJOYMENT!

Skin of animals is not meant

for colors, it causes
irritation to them.
Also they cannot wash
themselves like we humans.

Many of these stray animals

die because they lick these
chemicals.
 CRUEL FACTS ABOUT CIRCUS

● Tigers naturally fear fire, but they are still forced to jump through
fire hoops in some circuses, and have been burned while doing so.

● Trainers use whips, tight collars, muzzles, electric prods,

bullhooks and other painful tools to force animals to perform.

● Around 96% of a circus animal’s life is spent in chains or cages.

● Lack of exercise and long hours standing on hard surfaces are

major contributes to foot infections and arthritis, the leading
causes of death among elephants.
 CRUEL FACTS ABOUT ZOO’S

1. Zoo’s are a miserable place for animals.

2. Zoo’s cannot provide sufficient space.
3. Animal’s suffer in zoos.
4. Animals die prematurely in zoos.
5. Some zoos are connected to animal circuses.
6. Animals are trained to perform tricks
7. Animals are still taken from the wild
 Your hour of entertainment is their
lifetime of misery.

Unlike humans, animals do not choose

the circus life.

Many animals that spend most of their life in a

zoo, develop severe anxiety and depression,
along with health problems if not treated well.
 Animal Welfare Board of India
SCHEMES:
• Grant-in-aid (Plan Grant) for MAINTENANCE OF SHELTERED ANIMALS on the basis of number

of animals sheltered / treated and

• Grant-in-aid for CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTER HOUSES AND IN-HOUSE ANIMAL

DISPENSARY for looking after animals.

• Grant-in-aid for PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE Vehicles to provide emergency service to animals

in distress.

• Grant-in-aid for BIRTH CONTROL AND IMMUNIZATION OF STRAY DOGS to control the

population by sterilization and to reduce the incidence of rabies by immunization in

collaboration with the concerned Local Body / Panchayat of the area.

• Grant-in-aid for relief to animals affected by NATURAL CALAMITIES AND UNFORESEEN

CIRCUMSTANCES such as earth quakes, drought and tsunami etc.

 JOINT DUTY OF CARE
• More than one person can have duty of care to animals at the same time.
Joint duty of care happens in many circumstances, such as when an animal
is placed into the care of someone other than the owner.

• Even if you take charge of an animal for a short time, you take on duty-of-
care obligations. The person in charge of the animal and the animal's
owner then have a joint duty of care to the animal.

• You cannot be held responsible for events that occurred before you took
charge of an animal. But you are responsible for your actions, or lack of
actions, once you do take charge.
 ANIMAL RIGHTS FOR ALL!
• It is the fundamental duty of every citizen of India to have
compassion for all living creatures. Article 51A(g).
• To kill or maim any animal, including stray animals, is a
punishable offence. IPC Sections 428 and 429.
• Abandoning any animal for any reason can land you in
prison for up to three months. Section 11(1)(i) and Section
11(1)(j), PCA Act, 1960.
• Neglecting an animal by denying her sufficient food, water,
shelter and exercise or by keeping him chained/confined for
long hours is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to 3
months or both. Section 11(1)(h), PCA Act, 1960.

• Bears, monkeys, tigers, panthers, lions and bulls are

prohibited from being trained and used for entertainment
purposes, either in circuses or streets. Section 22(ii), PCA
Act, 1960.

• Animal sacrifice is illegal in every part of the country. Rule 3,

Slaughterhouse Rules, 2001.
There are many other rights
for protecting animals and
for their welfare. But sadly
because of our negligence,
we do not even think once
to implement them
whenever needed.
 CHANGING OPINIONS
Regardless of which model the government uses, a key part of
their work will be changing the public’s idea of stray dogs in
India. Because of the number of dog attacks reported in the
media, people often see strays as dangerous animals that should
be killed. Changing this opinion is important for promoting the
adoption of stray dogs and ensuring that people do not
support mass killings. National campaigns by the government
can help create this systemic change in the public’s mindset.
 Major step by Uttarakhand Govt.
The court directed the state government to constitute societies

for prevention of cruelty to animals in each district and to

appoint infirmaries for the treatment and care of animals. The

HC in its 57-page order banned use of “spike stick or bit, harness

or yoke with spikes, knobs or projections or any other sharp

tackle or equipment throughout the state to “avoid bruises,

swelling, abrasions or severe pain to animals.”

 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES ON ANIMAL RIGHTS

• PAMELA ANDERSON - The Baywatch star is vegan and an animal rights

defender as a key PETA spokesperson. Her advocacy can be spot lit by a
campaign against seal hunting and a naked publicity stunt to advocate for
the end of the use of fur in fashion.
• CHARLIZE THERON - The South African animal lover and Oscar winner is
actively involved with Best Friend Animal Sanctuary. The actress is well
known as the lead in PETA’s campaign: “If you wouldn’t wear your dog,
please don’t wear any fur”.
• JOHN ABRAHAM - John Abraham is a staunch fighter of animal cruelty.
Known for his muscular physique, Abraham proves “you don’t need meat
to get protein.”
• AMIR KHAN – He believes “vegans are way ahead of non-vegetarians and
even vegetarians.”
 “A pet animal should be adopted by
every home.”

Pets fill the house with activity and give their masters emotional satisfaction and bonding.
Pets are at the service house members and are faithful beings. They take care of the house
and are faithful to their masters. At times strong bonding and affectionate relationship with
a pet brings about immense emotional satisfaction, happiness and joy. Pets such as dogs
are really faithful animals and spending an evening with your pet dog can be better than
spending time with someone who is unfriendly and quarrelsome. Common pets are dogs,
cats, birds, rabbits, horses etc.
Having a friendly pet at home causes you to remain healthy and happy.
This in turn reduces unnecessary stress and tension. Stress and tension
can lead to sickness and ill health and a pet helps to keep these at bay.
Thus keeping a pet at home is a positive sign and sheltering an animal is
an act of kindness that will not go unrewarded. Even Adolf Hitler was
fond of dogs and used to remain very happy in their company. The
Father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi had a pet goat in the Ashram he
lived in. There are stories of pets saving the lives of family members
they live with. Thus adopting a pet at home gives a sense of security as
well.
ANIMAL-HUMAN BOND