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Mistreatment of animals is an issue not only with pets, but also with wildlife around the world. Concerns such as economics and support of industries may get in the way of protecting wildlife. Governments may kill animals in order to appease farmers, cruel practices such as capturing and raising animals for fur are allowed for economic reasons, and species are not protected due to a lack of awareness. Many of the large animal welfare organizations concerns themselves with the welfare of wildlife as well as domestic animals and are helping to improve the situation.

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