Today, national data show that more than 40 % of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations out of fear of what would happen if they left their pets behind. (urinyc.org)
Money is required to train and maintain enforcement staff, to remove animals from abusive situations and to provide shelter and veterinary care. (hsi.org)
48 % of domestic violence victims delay leaving abusive situations because they don't want to leave their pet behind. (urinyc.org)