"What would you do if someone threatened to kill your pet? For many of us, the emotional bond is so strong that the question can’t be answered rationally. What wouldn’t we do?
"Sadly, this scenario isn’t a hypothetical. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 71% of women experiencing domestic violence reported that their abusers had threatened, harmed or even killed a family pet. "In much the same way that children can be used as pawns, animals in volatile homes are often used as a way for the abuser to exert power and control...."
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