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Old April 11th 06, 05:46 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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Default Maine extends domestic abuse protection to pets

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Law enforcement officials, animal welfare agents and advocates for
domestic violence victims say it's not unusual to hear of abusers who
vent their rage against a partner's pet.

"It's just another tactic to keep power and control over the victim,"
said Cindy Peoples of Caring Unlimited, a shelter in York County.////


as belonging to a male client and wanted to know why the woman wanted it
PTS. It turned out that it was the partner of a guy who had left his
girlfriend. She had broken into his house whilst he was at work, stolen
the dog and wanted the dog PTS "to get back at him" for leaving her.

The dog was fine, and the guy was very relieved when the vet reunited
him with his "baby".

Helen M


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