I must admit, I was ignorant of real animal abuse until I read Covino's detailed and thorough account of animal mistreatment and experimentation. Wow, what an eye opener!

Until I turned the pages of this comprehensive text, I relied on 20-20, Dateline, and other media to keep me informed about animal abuse. In addition, I would take heed from Bob Barker's words in his crusade to have fewer pets, no animal furs, etc. It all made good sense. And on occasion, I would also visit the local pet store and feel sorry for those neglected puppies trapped in a cage fit for a hamster. Yes that's animal neglect, but maybe just temporary until a good home is found. This book brings to the surface the consistent, if not sometimes permanent abuse of God's friendly animals. And they have no defense against the weapon of man's disregard for them.

The book also brings to light that the amount of animal abuse today is just staggering. I guess people forget animals have rights too. So who speaks for the cat, dog, mouse, or monkey that is subject to the daily doses of torture all in the interest of research? Simply no one. From the reading you'll get ideas what can be done to eliminate these painful laboratory experiments.

It's obvious Covino spent many months, if not years, in researching this subject. There are no exaggerations, false claims, or hypothetical theories in this well-written and lively text. It's all fact. Each chapter is footnoted with a comprehensive list of research that validates the animal victimization documented here.

I would like to see a PBS documentary based on the material in this book. (There's plenty of attention getting material to work with here.) Then maybe, just maybe, people would become more informed of animal abuse. True, the subject matter can be depressing and sad. But we should all be made aware of what many of God's animals have to endure on this earth. Read this excellent book and realize all creatures deserve their rights and their chance to serve their real purpose. Kudos to Joseph Covino, Jr. for bringing an important subject to our attention!