LafayetteAnimalAid.org
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Lafayette Animal Aid
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Millie was shaking and cowering in the corner of the room as the Maricopa County Animal Control officer approached the house. "Take this dog," said her owner. "We don't need it anymore." Millie whimpered as the officer gently lifted her. Millie was skin and bones and had an open wound. Sadness overcame the officer as he moved to leave.
A young, crying boy suddenly appeared. "Please take care of her," the boy said. My father did not mean to hurt her. It was my fault. I shouldn't have been so bad." As Millie turned to lick the boy's hand, the father screamed, "Get in the house now." The boy lowered his head, turned and walked away.
This sad story is not uncommon. Each day thousands of animals are victims of abuse. But when animal abuse occurs the animal is often not the only victim. Animal abuse is one step in the cycle of domestic violence and it does not stand-alone. Many studies have shown a clear connection between animal abuse and other forms of family violence. If there is an animal in a home where child, spousal, or elder abuse occurs, you will often find animal abuse and vice-versa.
Contact
- Lafayette Animal Aid
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- Carencro LA
- United States 70520
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- +1.337896155
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