The number one cause of animal cruelty is factory farming. The animals are kept in the smallest cages possible, leaving them with no room even to turn around. They are never allowed to exercise or see the outdoors, which is where they belong.
In order to cut costs, factories will go as far as to cut off body parts, including tails and beaks. These animals are genetically altered and drugged in order to produce more milk, eggs, meat and other products. As a result, the animals are often crippled by their own weight.
Perhaps the worst part of all this cruelty is when the animals are slaughtered. Most of them are still conscious as they are dumped in scalding hot water to remove feathers and hair, or while they are skinned and cut apart. Please use your voice and put this abuse to an end.