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Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, speaks during a press conference on Nov. 3, 2021.

It’s vital to protect companion animals from domestic violence abuse

PoC avatarPosted on January 29, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 29, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT-UTAH, USA: I love news stories in which companion animals are treated with the same value as humans. This is truly the way to relate to animals. It is about an enlightened attitude towards animal welfare. It’s also … continue reading…

Posted in domestic violence | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, Animal laws, domestic violence, law, USA animal laws, Utah | Leave a reply
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Victoria Parliament will now recognize pets as victims of domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2021 by Elisa Black-TaylorMarch 3, 2021

Proposed laws were put to the Victoria Parliament this week that resulted in a win for animal welfare in Victoria, a state located in Southeastern Australia, after the Animal Justice Party pushed for the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 to … continue reading…

Posted in good cat news | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, animal law, australia law, crime, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 1 Reply
Protecting companion animals in domestic violence

Animal law UK protecting cats and dogs within domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on October 18, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 18, 2020

I’ve been trying to find out whether it is illegal (actually a crime) in the UK to threaten to harm a companion animal within domestic violence. We know that an abusive partner can threaten to harm a cat or dog … continue reading…

Posted in domestic violence | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, animal law, animal welfare, cat welfare, cat welfare protection, domestic violence | Leave a reply

Purina Purple Leash Project and RedRover team up to help victims of domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on September 4, 2020 by Elisa Black-TaylorSeptember 4, 2020

The statistics are scary. Domestic violence has increased since the COVID19 quarantine has forced abusers and victims to share the same space, often with deadly results. 11 Alive News reported statistics from the Atlanta, Georgia police department showing domestic violence … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, domestic violence, human to cat relationship, purina, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply
Bill allowing injunctions to protect companion animals in domestic violence in Florida

Making court orders to directly protect companion animals during domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on February 12, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 12, 2020

Florida is on the way to passing two bills which hopefully become law to allow judges to grant orders to directly protect companion animals in the unhappy circumstances of domestic violence. In the UK we call them ‘injunctions’. The same … continue reading…

Posted in good cat news | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, animal law, domestic violence, good cat news, USA animal laws | Leave a reply

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports 71% of abused entering a safe shelter had a pet abused or killed

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorOctober 7, 2019

Animal cruelty data collected from Michigan State Police (MSP) show an increase in animal cruelty where incidents went up by 301% percent between 2016 and 2018. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence shows some very frightening numbers that those being … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, domestic violence, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply

Police and Crime Commissioner facing heavy criticism for donating £11,137 to help protect pets from domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on July 5, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorJuly 5, 2019

Police and Crime Commissioner for the Sussex Police is facing heavy criticism for donating £11,137 to the charity Cats Protection to help place pets who are potential victims of domestic violence into a safe environment. The Paws Protect project will … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, animal cruelty, cats protection, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor
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Free cat fostering service in Sussex recently received a grant of more than £11,000 to help domestic violence victims and their pets

PoC avatarPosted on March 18, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorMarch 18, 2019

Chelwood Gate is a small village within the civil parish of Danehill in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It’s home to Paws Protect at Cats Protection, a pet fostering service for families escaping domestic violence. The free cat fostering service recently … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged animal abuse, animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, domestic violence, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply
Domestic violence and companion animals

Protecting victims and their companion animals in domestic violence situations – PAWS

PoC avatarPosted on December 22, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 22, 2018

The Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act aims to protect domestic violence survivors and their companion animals. “When a woman who has been victimised makes a decision to protect a beloved pet, she is not a victim, and that’s important” … continue reading…

Posted in domestic violence | Tagged domestic violence | 1 Reply

Domestic violence continued for more than 4 months; family cat beaten to death

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorDecember 8, 2018

A Kentucky man remains in jail without bond after he beat a cat to death with a baseball bat then held his family at bay with a loaded rifle. A warrant was issued Thursday and executed on Friday for Brently … continue reading…

Posted in animal abuse, Cat News | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 5 Replies
Man seriously hurt ex-girlfriends cat in dispute

Domestic violence which includes hurting a cat should be aggravated domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on October 4, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2018

It is not uncommon for a man to hurt his partner’s cat at the same time that he is hurting her in a domestic dispute which turns to violence. I read about it all the time. When this happens I … continue reading…

Posted in animal abuse | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, animal law, cat abuse, cat cruelty, crime, domestic violence | 3 Replies
Using foster carers to look after cats owned by victims of domestic violence

Cat shelters could offer cat foster care to victims of domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on October 2, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 2, 2018

Women, who are usually the victims of domestic violence, are sometimes reluctant to leave the family home because of their cat companion. This also applies to other pets, of course. If the woman has to find temporary accommodation outside of … continue reading…

Posted in fostering | Tagged cat foster care, cat rescue, domestic violence | Leave a reply
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Chaotic life of woman and her seven cats made homeless because of domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 5, 2018

It is difficult to know where to start. This is a story of the chaotic lifestyle of a woman, Cynthia Serna, who has seven cats (5 + 2 rescues). She sought help on Facebook. I have read a lot of … continue reading…

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged cat rescue | 10 Replies
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Domestic Violence and Cats: Distinct Differences between Men and Women

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2015 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2015

In general (and I stress ‘in general’) there are distinct differences in the behaviour between men and women under the circumstances of domestic violence when there is a family cat in the household.  The family cat is the vulnerable, innocent … continue reading…

Posted in human to human relationship | Tagged cat abuse, cat welfare, domestic violence | 5 Replies

New law provides protection for pets in domestic violence situations

PoC avatarPosted on April 27, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 27, 2015

Ohio Legislative Service Commission: A new Ohio law is being debated which provides protection for pets belonging to domestic violence victims. This is very important because anyone who follows cat news will be aware that a lot of the time … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, respecting the cat, USA animal laws | 3 Replies

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