Pet abuse is a difficult topic as well as reason many survivors stay in abusive relationships. An abuser may threaten harm to kill the pet if the survivor wants to leave. Signs to looks out for: - Anxiety- Fear responses- Flinching- Limping and many more
Abusers may harm pets by/with:
- Physically harming
- Torture - Neglect
- Sexual abuse...
For more information on the Purple Leash Project:
https://www.purina.com/purple-leash-project
Two other resources are:
RedRover- https://redrover.org/
Safe Havens- https://www.safehavensforpets.org/
Domestic Shelters: https://www.domesticshelters.org/
