Breaking Silence Season 2 Pet Abuse
Health & Wellbeing
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8m 38s
Trapped by love for their pets: 53% of abuse victims stay in violent homes, fearing their animals will be harmed if they leave. With many refuges unable to accommodate pets, these beloved family members become a heartbreaking barrier to safety, tragically caught in the cycle of violence.
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