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Pets are often used by abusers to control their victims, and can influence their decision to stay or leave

Bec Pridham
Updated July 12 2022 - 4:54pm, first published 10:30am
PART OF THE FAMILY: Pets can be a deciding factor in choosing to stay or leave a violent relationship. Picture: Scott Gelston
PART OF THE FAMILY: Pets can be a deciding factor in choosing to stay or leave a violent relationship. Picture: Scott Gelston

For family violence victim-survivor Grace*, protecting her pets from her abusive partner delayed her escape.

Bec Pridham

Bec Pridham

Journalist