I just wanted to say that I actually worked at a place where I could feel like I was doing something in need of help of these animals, it was the most wonderful experiance of my life, I was told all the animals stories and how they ended up there.
There is something we can do, donate to these facilities where people can rescue animals.
Also A book that is really good and has to do with abuse (in a way) is the book Hope Rising! READ IT!