To those who think it’s okay to abuse animals:

I am by no means a chronically hateful person, but whenever I see an act of cruelty done on an innocent, I cannot help but unleash a wave of disgust in direction of the perpetrator. This wave of disgust is the strongest when I see people like you.

I myself have a dog, a Yorkie, named Luke. He is the greatest, most relaxed dog my family and I could ever have. Whenever I look into his cute little eyes, I see a creature of love and devotion to the family. I see a dog who loves treats and would do anything to get them. I see a dog who loves to go on walks every day. I see a dog who spends most of his hours sleeping beside someone in the family on the couch, wrapped in a nice blanket. Though Luke has his faults and moments of disobedience, he has never been mistreated. He got lucky because there are some pets in the world that are subjected to terrible abuse at the hands of their owners. Hands that are supposed to pet instead of hit.

I wonder how on earth you could look into the eyes of an animal and not feel any feelings of affection as they prance around you excitedly. I wonder how you could possibly lay one violent hand on a creature that was made to love and never intentionally cause trouble. I wonder how you could have the heart to listen to the yelp's and cries of the animal you hurt and feel no spark of guilty conscience afterwards. How? How could you do that?

Consider this message a voice for the animals that cannot plead or beg for their lives as you abuse them for nothing. You are the scum of this earth. Animal abuse has been at the top of my list of infuriating issues for a while now and the fact that people like you still exist makes me sick. My heart breaks for the dogs and cats who don’t know love until they are rescued. My heart breaks for the dogs and cats who starve because their owners believe that will “fix” them. My heart breaks for the dogs and cats who are left out in extreme weather or in dark rooms away from affection, of any kind. My heart breaks for the dogs and cats who die at the hands of their owners. Since it would be impossible for me to rescue and care for every abused animal in the world, all I can do is cherish my own pet and know that he is lucky.

Furthermore, from the bottom of my heart, I want to let you know that I hate you. I truly hate you and your abusive habits towards loving animals. I extend my hatred to those who train dogs to fight and kill and know nothing else and to those who run kill shelters. I hope you know that I am not the only one out there who hates you. Animal advocates are everywhere and trust me, some can be a bit worse than me.

I don’t care how old you are. If I see you abusing an animal, whether it is a puppy/kitten or a mature animal, I will act. I will call you out in front of everyone and let the world know what a monster you are. If you don’t like having pets, then don’t get them. If you cannot train your pet, then hire a trainer to help you. If your pet does something bad, perhaps chastise it. Do not hit, kick, punch, cut, pinch, or throw animals. They are not stuffed animals, they are living, breathing creatures of love and if you think that abusing them is the answer, then you do not deserve unconditional love.

There is a special place in hell for people like you. Learn to love your animals.