· Out of the 50 largest domestic abuse shelters in the US,
85% of the women and 63% of the children entering shelters
discussed incidents of animal cruelty in their home.

· 71-85% of women entering domestic violence shelters reported
that their partner had threatened, injured or killed the family pet.

· 48% of domestic violence survivors delay leaving their abuser
because they do not have a safe place for their pets.

These are just a few of the statistics concerning pets and domestic abuse.
Since abuse shelters do not typically take in pets, many victims will not leave a pet behind and, instead, 
feel they have no choice but to stay in the abusive relationship. To learn more, click here.