Massachusetts lawmakers and animal rights advocates are lobbying to pass legislation to allow the inclusion of pets in domestic violence temporary restraining orders.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals cites studies that show 48% of people would not leave or would return to a violent relationship because they feared what would happen to their pet.
States that have passed similar legislation include Maine, New York, California and Illinois.
Source: thebostonchannel
April 18, 2009
Protecting Pets From Domestic Violence
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