God created all living things of the world. And Hinduism, being almost an ancient, exciting and mythological type of religion, also gives importance to the creation and the existence of animals.  Hindus believe some animals are more sacred than others and also believe that the animals were created by God for a purpose, to serve the humans. They also believe that the souls of their ancestors, or that of their demised good friends or of that of their family members could be reincarnated into these animals. Therefore, in reality, animals are not to be abused. But you will note that not every Hindu follows this!

The most common animals we are familiar with, and that are mentioned in the Indian religious scriptures, such as the Vedas are the elephant, cow, peacock, monkey, dog, snake, tiger, lion, mouse, eagle and horse. Many more are mentioned. To know all about those animals and their association and service to the Hindu Gods and Goddesses please go The Sacred Animals in Hinduism You will notice that many of those animals were used as vehicles for the Gods and Goddesses. Before the ‘Animal Rights Groups’ spring up to action, note that these animals were under the association and blessings of the Gods and Goddesses and being blessed by them, these animals were not the ordinary ones that we see today.Those creatures were closely allied with the Almighties and had super strength and mystical powers, and only were too eager to assist the Supremes. 

The supreme strength, mystical powers and their eagerness to protect their creators and the humans had evolved in the passage of time and many of these sacred animals are being looked upon as deities by most Hindus, for their service to the Gods and Goddesses and humans. As such, no chance of talk about animal abuse here! Ha ha!