Statistics on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Pets
By Whiskers, Paws and Love® Team
1/1/2024
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.

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

Over three-fourths of domestic violence shelters cannot accommodate pets

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

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

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