I've seen lots of people treat all kinds of animals poorly, though. It's part of a larger picture.
"It's my dog, and I can kick it if I want." I've actually heard a kid say that. I told him if I saw him kick the dog, I'd kick him twice as hard.
Some kids hurt my cat about 15 years ago by putting a firecracker in its rectum and lighting it...
I can't watch Animal Precinct very often because it's really upsetting to me.
You just shouldn't take on animal ownership unless you can be responsible and compassionate.