What Is Cruelty to Animals?

An individual who is able to engage in cruelty to animals appears to have no conscience and thus no remorse for his or her behavior. The act of cruelty to animals results from an apparent need for power and control, and this need is accompanied by a lack of empathy. When did you get rid of your dog? March 16th. Not that anybody's counting. I found a home for her, because at first liked him, they got along really well, but over time I noticed him jealousy. And then as time went on, my dog, Maple, hated him. She didn't hate anybody, but she was always a little bit timid around men.