Saturday, April 01, 2006

Hope for companion animal victims of domestic abuse

A recently passed law in Maine aims to offer protection to the companion animals of women trying to escape domestic violence. Many animals are killed by abusers wanting to intimidate their domestic partners, and many women have said they delayed leaving out of concern for their animals. This type of violence is not only a crime aganist the animal, but it is a crime against the woman and any children involved, who may become scarred for life. In addition, it is well known that violence towards people is often preceded by violence against non-human animals. Hopefully this law will protect the companion animals and the women and children who care about them. Perhaps other states will follow Maine's lead.

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