Animal Abuse/Domestic Violence--one problem

[Catherine]

The article I found is very good, but it is disturbing. It is okay if you can't read it all.
It has been known for some time that there is a link between domestic violence and animal abuse. The article analyzes it very well and points out the different types of violence.

It is good that they are studying this and tracking the incidents. They now know that a restraining order or an intervention has to include the family pets. They know when they encounter animal abuse to look for signs of domestic abuse.
 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-adam...60196.html

I think what I find horrible is how deliberate and thought out the abuse of the pets is. The abuser at no time loses control. It is a carefully thought out act geared to cause the maximum pain and distress.

I think any act of animal abuse must be seen as part of this bigger picture of violence.

There is a group keeping track of this.
http://www.pet-abuse.com/

I am saddened that such a site needs to exist, but I am relieved that it does, because clearly there is need for such a site.