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Did you know your pets have rights too?
There is a link between
animal abuse and domestic violence. People who abuse animals are five
times more likely to commit violent crimes against people. It is
estimated that 88% of pets living in an abusive household will be abused
or killed.
Animal abuse is often one of the first signs of a family in trouble. Veterinarians
are starting to play a larger role in reporting abuse of all kinds.
Just remember when animals are abused, people are at risk and when
people are abused, animals are in danger.
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WARNING Signs... |
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Shooting at or terrorizing pets
• Kicking or beating pets
• Not feeding animals for days
• Hitting pets with closed fist
• Tormenting pets in any way |
• Throwing pets across the room
or down the stairs or at the wall
• Not letting pets out and beating
them when they mess in
the house |
Please contact The Family
Resource Center for more information.
540-483-5088
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