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Test Your 25 by 2025 Knowledge – March 2024 Newsletter
Test Your 25 by 2025 Knowledge!
Which of the following is true about domestic violence and pets?
A. 65% of domestic violence survivors report having a pet, but nearly half delay or avoid leaving abusers out of concern for their pets.
B. Research shows 71% of women in domestic violence shelters report an abuser threatened, injured, or killed a pet.
C. Studies show that pets can decrease anxiety, blood pressure and cholesterol, and increase levels of serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin – the “feel-good” chemicals.
D. All of the above!
Find out more information at
25by2025.org/domestic-violence-pets!
