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women in domestic violence shelters are how many more times likely to report what?
11 times more likely to report partner had hurt/killed pet
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shelter clients are more likely to report what
4 times more likely to indicate partner had threatened pet
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women who's partners abused a pet are more likely to what?
7.6 times more likely to be victims of severe violence
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what percentage of college students that observed domestic violence also observed animal abuse in their home growing up?
28.3%
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_____% homes with child abuse experience what?
60% also experienced animal abuse/neglect
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Incidents of animal abuse increase with what kind of violence as compared to what?
physical violence increases instances of animal abuse as compared to sexual violence
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children in abusive environments are more likely to commit what?
5 times more likely to commit animal abuse
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what may play role in abuse of animals by children?
social learning. ie abused children then abuse animals
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3 types of violence
- 1. domestic violence
- 2. child abuse
- 3. animal abuse
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3 categories that explain why types of abuse may overlap
- 1. shared
- 2. violence begets violence
- 3. multiple perpetrators
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shared violence
risk factors for all 3 types of violence are similar, therefor predisposition to one may equal predisposition to others as well.
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violence begets violence
1 type of violence contributes to risks of others. ex. victims may take out frustrations on a pet
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multiple perpetrators
may be one component of overall family dysfunction. May be learned or biological predisposition.
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studies with prison inmates show what
animal abuse is more common in urban environments
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why is abuse more common in urban vx rural
factors such as societal shifts from urban to rural, although largely unclear
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Rural settings often view animals how
utilitarion manner
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utilitarian view of animals
- value of animals tied to usefulness for humans.
- livestock have financial value
- barn cats kill mice
- dogs offer protection
- acceptable to use animals for human benefit. Food, research. Attention given to welfare of animals
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2 current views of relationship between humans and animals
- 1. utilitarianism
- 2. animal right's
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animal right's
morally wrong to use animals for human benefit. direct contrast to utilitarianism.
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urban more likely to be what
animal right's
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what are 2 extremes of views for urban animals
- some detachment from animals
- 1. any use of animals = cruel
- 2. higher tolerance of animal abuse because animals lack value
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rural areas view animals how
animals have value
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How many pets are relinquished yearly
thousands
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pet relinquishment
o voluntarily gives pet to shelter, friend, or other
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pet surrender
o involuntarily gives up pet, usually due to abuse or neglect
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pet abandonment
o ceases to provide care to pet, may be temporary or permanent
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Demographics most likely to give up pet
- male
- under 35
- married with kids
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pet characteristics most likely to be given up
- younger, larger breed vs older, smaller
- intact
- dogs more than cats when moving
- outdoor pets more than indoor pets
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behavior problems most likely to lead to relinquishment
- more common in dogs
- barking
- chewing
- biting
- aggression
- inappropriate elimination
- cats - inappropriate elimination
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Owner situation most likely to lead to relinquishment
- life changes
- pregnancy and birth
- divorce
- illness esp. allergies
- unemployment
- need to move - restrictions by landlord
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Ways to help reduce relinquishment
- Help owner plan for new animal, pick appropriate breed
- being informed
- help from vet team for training and behavioral problems
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Positive relationships with animals can help children:
- develop empathy
- improved human interactions
- greater appreciation of diversity
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diversity
all that is not the self
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what percentage of children between 9-18 worry about their pets
2/3
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disadvantages of robotic pets compared to live pets
- lack of interaction, complexity, and ability to read unconscious human signals
- eliminate some learning experiences such as death and ethical dilemmas
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