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The threat of animal abuse in a domestic violence situation is real.

The articles below are just a few examples of the danger both a victim and their pet face when physical domestic violence exists in a relationship.

Although some think these are extreme cases, animal abuse occurs too often and can lead to more serious physical violence.

Butler County, OH woman arrested after social media video showing domestic and animal abuse

Man accused of stuffing dog in garbage bag, slamming it to floor during fight with girlfriend

Holly Bramley's mum campaigns for animal abuse register to protect domestic violence victims

North Dakota Man Gets Prison for Lethally Microwaving Kitten & Domestic Violence

Texas man now faces murder, animal cruelty charges in deadly domestic violence incident in Dodge County

A south suburban man who was accused in a lawsuit of torturing and killing his former girlfriend’s dogs has been ordered to pay more than $160,000

Mingo County Man Faces Multiple Charges After Domestic Violence Incident Involving Firearm and Animal Abuse

Disturbing Case of Animal Abuse: Canton Man Charged After Dog Found Hung in the Basement (while on probation for Domestic Violence charge)

Cornelius police officer arrested for animal cruelty after domestic violence investigation

25 animal cruelty cases filed in recent weeks, L.A. County DA says [several have linkage to domestic violence]