Timeline of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month 2022

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month timeline

1961

First Orca is Captured

The creature, in its distress, killed itself in frantic attempts to escape.

1809

Animal Abuse in Parliament

Lord Erskine spoke to Parliament concerning animal abuse, becoming the first person to mention the issue in front of a legislative court.

1641

First Animal Cruelty Laws Passed

Massachusetts Bay Colony's Body of Liberties established the first laws in America disavowing animal abuse.

80 A.D.

The Coliseum Opens

When Emperor Titus opened the Coliseum to the Roman public, over 5000 beasts slaughtered for sport to commemorate the occasion, heralding centuries of killing for entertainment.

1300 B.C.

Cats are Burnt Alive

During the Middle Ages, many superstitious Europeans routinely burned cats alive, believing they were common witch familiars and associated with the Devil.

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Last year about fifty American police dogs died of heat exhaustion from being locked in hot cars. This is why we need to remember to recognize April as National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. As hard as it is to stomach, we need to think about how we treat our fellow creatures. Opposable thumbs and thinking about abstract concepts may separate us from animals, but these facts do not justify cruelty toward our four-legged friends. It’s our responsibility to speak about the injustices we see for those who do not have a voice. Humans are capable of great destruction, but we are also capable of great good. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month is about recognizing our potential for both and doing something proactive.

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