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Arguing women

Cat scratches woman’s face multiple times in row over infidelity

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 20, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT-FLORIDA, USA: I don’t have an awful lot on this story which is of interest to me because it’s about a domestic cat being used in a dispute between two women who apparently live together. I want to … continue reading…

Posted in domestic violence | Tagged cat attack!, Cat News, cat scratch, domestic violence, human to human relationship | Leave a reply
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
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
Domestic violence and companion animals

When her violent husband threatened to kill her cats, she finally left

PoC avatarPosted on August 24, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 24, 2020

This is a story from New Zealand about domestic violence and cats. Domestic violence is a worldwide phenomenon. It is normally men being violent towards women but not always. Normally women in the partnership are the ones who are the … continue reading…

Posted in domestic violence | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, domestic violence | 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
cat killer

Wisconsin man described to his daughter in graphic detail how he shot and killed her cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 21, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorJune 21, 2019

A Madison, Wisconsin man is out on bond after killing his daughter’s cat with a .22 Ruger handgun back in April. He’s been charged with felony animal mistreatment and disorderly conduct (which is a misdemeanor). A woman reported to police … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged animal abuse, cat killed, domestic violence, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor
Pets of victims of domestic violence

Nimbys object to new shelter for pets of abused owners

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2019

Local residents are objecting to the opening of a shelter for companion animals of victims of domestic abuse on the basis of noise.

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Posted in animal sanctuary | Tagged animal abuse and criminal domestic violence, animal rescue australia, animal shelter, australia, domestic violence | Leave a reply
domestic violence pets

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…

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Men victims of abuse

Husband asked wife to let the cat in and she battered him in response

PoC avatarPosted on October 15, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2018

Jim tells us that he was in the garden one day cutting the grass. The family cat wanted to go inside. I presume that there was no cat flap. Jim’s wife was in bed at the time but I’m not … continue reading…

Posted in domestic violence | Tagged domestic violence, family cat | 7 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
Women's refuges need to take in cats and dogs

Women’s refuges really should take family pets

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 25, 2017

There are a lot of good reasons why women’s refuges need to take in the family cat and dog when a woman seeks refuge at one of their shelters. One women’s shelter is doing just that. It is based in … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Cruelty | Tagged animal cruelty, domestic violence | 8 Replies

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