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Statistics on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Pets

Statistics on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Pets

Statistics on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Pets

By Whiskers, Paws and Love® Team

1/1/2024

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Pets that live in a domestic violence household are also often victims of abuse. The statistics gathered from various sources will hopefully provide needed information to join us to Put our Paws Togetherâ„¢ to help the defenseless.

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Over two-thirds of pets living in domestic violence situations are also victims of abuse

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Over three-fourths of domestic violence shelters cannot accommodate pets

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Almost half of domestic violence victims delay leaving their abusers because of concern over their pets

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A quarter of victims report returning to an abusive part out of concern for their pets

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Over two-thirds of animal cruelty in the home occurs in front of children

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Pets are vulnerable too when in a domestic violence situation, so join us and Put our Paws Togetherâ„¢ to help the defenseless.

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