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. For survivors, these animals are more than companions – they are lifelines, often providing the strength to escape and heal.
Every day that passes without this law in place leaves pets and their owners vulnerable. 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!
