Hosts Natalie and Sacha speak with safeguarding expert Maya Badham from Loop Safeguarding about the intersection of domestic abuse and animal cruelty, how pets are used to coerce and control, and common signs that animals may be suffering. They discuss trauma responses in pets and the need for trauma-informed care.
The episode highlights practical support options, specialist fostering services, local charities, and the new PAWS PACT pilot, plus guidance for professionals and listeners who may need help or want to support someone affected.
If you are affected by any issues raised in this episode please reach out to one of the services below:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (England): 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
Men's Advice Line 0808 801 0327
Dogs Trust Freedom Project 0303 003 0000 offers free, confidential fostering for dogs.
Cats Protection Lifeline offers fostering for cats (different numbers depending on your area)
And if you are a listener and you are interested in becoming a foster home for someone in these very difficult and distressing circumstances, you can also contact them on any of the above.
You can also consider supporting Hollys Law https://www.haworthfamilylaw.co.uk/hollyslaw. The Holly's Law Campaign aims to improve the response to the link between abuse of animals and abuse of people. The link will help you write to your MP.
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