Joe D McLean: Everyday Practices That Quietly Violate Animal Rights

As the founder of Paws for a Cause, I’m often asked what drives my passion for animal advocacy. The truth is simple: I’ve seen too much. My name is Joe D McLean, and I’ve spent years working hands-on with abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. In that time, I’ve come face-to-face with the quiet cruelty that happens behind closed doors—and sometimes right out in the open.

This post isn’t about shock value. It’s about awareness. Below are some of the most common, often accepted practices that continue to violate animal rights—practices I’ve witnessed firsthand in my work.

1. Factory Farming

I’ve walked through factory farms where animals never see sunlight, where they’re confined in cages so small they can’t move. It’s one of the most normalized forms of abuse, and one of the worst.

As Joe D McLean, I don’t just read reports—I’ve been in those spaces. I’ve helped rescue animals from them. What people don’t realize is that behind every cheap meat product, there’s often pain and confinement. Awareness here is everything.

2. Animal Testing

I’ve worked with animals rescued from labs—beagles bred specifically for testing, eyes still filled with fear. In today’s world, we have alternatives. But outdated practices persist.

I, Joseph Dee McLean, will continue to speak out against these unnecessary experiments. Because pain, fear, and suffering should never be business as usual.

3. Animals in Entertainment

Whether it’s a roadside zoo or a dolphin show, I’ve seen how animals are exploited for entertainment. It may seem harmless, but the cost to the animals is often hidden—chains, confinement, forced performances.

Part of my mission at Paws for a Cause is educating the public about these realities. Wild animals aren’t here to entertain us—they’re here to live freely.

4. Puppy Mills

Rescuing dogs from puppy mills has been one of the most emotional parts of my journey. As Joe D McLean, I’ve personally helped rehabilitate dogs that lived their entire lives in cramped, filthy cages, bred again and again until they were no longer useful.

If you care about animal welfare, please adopt. Every purchase from a breeder with no oversight keeps puppy mills alive.

5. Neglect at Home

Not all abuse looks dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. A pet left without water. A dog tied up in the cold. A cat ignored when sick. I’ve seen it too many times, often in the very communities we live in.

And every time I see it, I act—because that’s what I believe in. That’s what Paws for a Cause stands for. I, Joe D McLean, believe that animals deserve more than the bare minimum—they deserve care, respect, and dignity.

What You Can Do

You don’t need to be me to make a difference. Anyone can:

• Adopt, don’t shop
  
  

• Speak up when something’s wrong
  
  

• Support cruelty-free companies
  
  

• Advocate for stronger animal protection laws
  
  

• Share what you learn with others
  
  

Every small action adds up. And trust me—as someone who’s seen animals at their worst and helped them heal—it’s worth it.