We like to think of cute little puppies like Napoleon...

...or faithful friends like Jesse...

...or slightly larger puppies like Basil, whom we deeply love, and who are members of our families their entire lives.

Reality

(The Dog - Research - 02)  This dog's leg was deliberately shattered with a hammer for the purpose of inducing psychological stress. The dog received no anesthetic nor medical treatment during or after the injury was inflicted.  [Photo drawn from: Entering the Gates of Hell, IAAPEA (1980's).]  This is another example of the insanity that is going on in laboratories all over the world.  If these researchers really wanted to help, they could have applied their "skills" in trying to help real accident victims.

Photo from: Hidden Crimes Anti-Vivisection Photo Gallery

If these reality photos are disturbing, and you don't believe such things should be done to dogs, then set the proper example by not doing such things to any animals, and by not supporting those who do.  Stop eating or wearing animal products or supporting any activity that exploits animals, and tell others why you stopped.