One consequence is that it makes people feel extremely sad and angry. For example, when we hear about a dog being tortured, it stirs up strong emotions in us.
A horse was overworked and underfed in a farm. It was whipped constantly to make it work harder. Its ribs were showing and it had sores all over its body. When animal rights activists intervened, they found that the owner had been mistreating the horse for a long time. The horse was then rehabilitated in a sanctuary.
One story is about a dog that was chained up in a yard without proper food or water for days. The poor thing was thin and weak when finally rescued. It had been beaten as well, with visible bruises on its body.
Recovery for abused dogs mentally is a long process. They need a lot of socialization. Interacting with other friendly animals and people in a controlled and positive way can be very beneficial. Professional help, like working with an animal behaviorist, is also important. The behaviorist can assess the dog's mental state and create a customized recovery plan. This may include desensitization exercises to things that may have caused fear during the abuse. Moreover, giving the dog a safe space where it can retreat when it feels scared or stressed is necessary for its mental well - being.
There might be a story of an animal whose home in Animal Jam was destroyed. For example, a natural - looking disaster in the game, like a flood or a storm, wiped out their den. They had to start from scratch to build a new place to live, feeling lost and sad during the process.
A common sad story is when players lose their favorite items. Maybe they accidentally sold something valuable or dropped it in the wrong place and it disappeared. It's sad because some items are really hard to get in the game.
One really sad animal story is about the thylacine. It was hunted to extinction. Humans thought it was a threat to livestock and killed it off. It was a unique marsupial that will never be seen again in the wild.
One sad story could be when a player spent months building a beautiful friendship with a villager in Animal Crossing, only to have that villager randomly decide to move away without any warning. It felt like losing a real friend.