Domestic
violence doesn't just harm human victims — pets are
often caught in the crossfire. Thankfully, a new bill in
Pennsylvania is addressing this issue. House Bill 1210
would allow domestic abuse survivors to include their
pets in protection orders. This life-changing measure
would grant temporary ownership rights to survivors,
protecting their pets from harm. With so many
survivors delaying leaving abusive situations out of
fear for their pets, this bill must be passed
immediately.
Sign the petition to
demand PA Governor Josh Shapiro sign this important bill
into law today!
Frequently,
domestic abusers target animals to maintain control and
inflict pain on survivors, knowing the deep emotional
bond people have with their pets. Advocates have
shared heartbreaking stories of pets with broken legs,
untreated injuries, and emotional trauma inflicted by
abusers. With this bill, pets would no longer be treated
as mere property but as family members who deserve
protection from cruelty. Sign the petition to
demand the governor sign this bill into law to protect
domestic abuse survivors and their
pets!
