Animal cruelty is the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, usually a tame one, beyond what is considered appropriate punishment.

Some examples of this include:

depriving an animal of its needs (like food, water, or shelter)
inflicting physical harm
neglect (not giving the pet the attention it needs, whether simply or largely)
Every year,

approximately 30 000 species become extinct because of poaching
half a million animals are used to test cosmetics 
Not only are animals super cute and cuddly, but they also have complex abilities, strong emotions (just like us!), and they each have their own unique personalities. They should have the freedom to roam the world and do whatever they desire. Animals have a right to live their life freely. Sign this petition to help me STOP animal cruelty by banning all animal testing for cosmetics and enforce stricter laws.