Animal Law Ireland have been fighting to improve the outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse in relation to their companion animals.

There are long standing associations between animal abuse and human abuse at multiple levels (Monsalve et al, 2017). Companion animals often become a tool of coercive control and and a focus of domestic abuse. (e.g., The Links Group)
Given that support services for those affected generally do not have appropriate outlets for companion animals, those affected are forced into impossible circumstances.

The welfare of affected animals requires ongoing monitoring. While I see recently that a structure has been developed by organisations to provide a place for these animals to go, there is likely far more required to ensure the ongoing welfare of these animals is supported.

Getting back on your feet and moving forward will require enormous and multi-dimensional supports. Dogs, particularly, will often also require ongoing supports and treatment to recover from these conditions; even just moving back and forth between homes can contribute to potential traumas.

If there is any person concerned about the experiences of their dog/s in respect to domestic abuse and related abuses, if you have escaped these conditions and have your dog, we will help you and your dog.

No charge, no judgement & absolutely confidential.

We are happy to lend our limited talents to this fight. To anyone experiencing this or who has experienced this. Part of your recovery may be helped by supporting your pet and we can help you with that.