Every year, millions of animals are killed in India either to feed the non-vegetarian population or in laboratories for medical experiments. Cruelty against animals is a cognizable offence under Section 428 and Section 429 of the Indian penal code. There is an urgent need to implement effectively the laws made for the protection of animals. The first step towards which is educating children to have respect for animals and treat with them kindly. And There should be strict policies preventing violence against them.Cruelty to animals, also called animal abuse, animal neglect or animal cruelty, is the infliction by omission or commission by humans suffering or harm upon any non- human. But we can prevent cruelty to animals by demanding stricter laws for the protection of animals. Stronger animal welfare laws and harsher penalties will lead to fewer cruelty cases. We should educate people around us about the issue.