DR PHIL; SHOW ON ANIMALCRUELTY AND THE LINK
WE THE UNDERSIGN WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO A SHOW ON ANIMAL CRUELTY AND THE LINK TO OUR COMMUNITIES.
IN SEP 2008 1046 WAS PUT IN CONGRESS SHOWING THE LINK ''WE FEEL IF MORE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE LINK.MORE WOULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE ANIMAL/COMMUMITY CRUELTY. PLEASE VISIT CARE2.''
How strong is the connection?
People who are cruel to animals are more likely than others to be cruel to humans, too, says a 1997 report from the U.S. Humane Society. Research demonstrates that animal cruelty is one of the strongest links in the chain of family violence. When an animal is being hurt, it is a clear warning sign that suffering or abuse is taking place behind closed doors.
- In 88% of families where children are being abused, animals are being harmed, too.
- Many reports link animal abuse to the battering of women and sexual abuse of children.
- Of women seeking shelter at a safe house, 71% reported that their male partners threatened, harmed or killed their pets, and 32% of mothers said their children had done the same.
Studies also show that children who witness animal abuse are more likely to repeat the cycle. As a result of their own traumatic experiences, some abused children don't develop empathy and are unable to feel distress about hurting an animal. These children's acts of cruelty often mature into acts of violence against humans.
According to the September issue of the Link e-News from the American Humane Association: An intriguing new research study is reporting that batterers who also abuse family pets use more forms of violence, demonstrate greater use of controlling behaviors and are more dangerous than batterers who do not abuse pets. Catherine A. Simmons of the University of Tennessee and Peter Lehmann of the University of Texas at Arlington conducted a study of 1,283 female pet owners in Texas domestic violence shelters. Of those who owned pets, 25 percent indicated their abuser committed some form of pet abuse. The pet-abusing batterers were more likely to use physical violence, sexual violence, marital rape, emotional violence and stalking to control and intimidate their victims. Simmons and Lehmann reported that men who abuse the family pet appear to be more dangerous, and the research indicates a need for domestic violence workers to address pet abuse within the context of assessment, treatment and safety planning.
" OUR LAWS ARE NOT TOUGH ENOUGH. HERE IN MAINE DO YOU KNOW THAT SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN CONVICTED BY A JUDGE; NO MORE ANIMALS BECAUSE 28 ANIMALS WERE PUT TO DEATH,TO STOP THEIR SUFFERING.THIS TYPE OF PERSON IS ALLOWED TO CARE FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR HOME. WHY? THERE IS NO LAW AGAINST IT
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WE THE UNDERSIGN WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO A SHOW ON ANIMAL CRUELTY AND THE LINK TO OUR COMMUNITIES.
IN SEP 2008 1046 WAS PUT IN CONGRESS SHOWING THE LINK ''WE FEEL IF MORE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE LINK.MORE WOULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE ANIMAL/COMMUMITY CRUELTY. PLEASE VISIT CARE2.''
How strong is the connection?
People who are cruel to animals are more likely than others to be cruel to humans, too, says a 1997 report from the U.S. Humane Society. Research demonstrates that animal cruelty is one of the strongest links in the chain of family violence. When an animal is being hurt, it is a clear warning sign that suffering or abuse is taking place behind closed doors.
- In 88% of families where children are being abused, animals are being harmed, too.
- Many reports link animal abuse to the battering of women and sexual abuse of children.
- Of women seeking shelter at a safe house, 71% reported that their male partners threatened, harmed or killed their pets, and 32% of mothers said their children had done the same.
Studies also show that children who witness animal abuse are more likely to repeat the cycle. As a result of their own traumatic experiences, some abused children don't develop empathy and are unable to feel distress about hurting an animal. These children's acts of cruelty often mature into acts of violence against humans.
According to the September issue of the Link e-News from the American Humane Association: An intriguing new research study is reporting that batterers who also abuse family pets use more forms of violence, demonstrate greater use of controlling behaviors and are more dangerous than batterers who do not abuse pets. Catherine A. Simmons of the University of Tennessee and Peter Lehmann of the University of Texas at Arlington conducted a study of 1,283 female pet owners in Texas domestic violence shelters. Of those who owned pets, 25 percent indicated their abuser committed some form of pet abuse. The pet-abusing batterers were more likely to use physical violence, sexual violence, marital rape, emotional violence and stalking to control and intimidate their victims. Simmons and Lehmann reported that men who abuse the family pet appear to be more dangerous, and the research indicates a need for domestic violence workers to address pet abuse within the context of assessment, treatment and safety planning.
" OUR LAWS ARE NOT TOUGH ENOUGH. HERE IN MAINE DO YOU KNOW THAT SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN CONVICTED BY A JUDGE; NO MORE ANIMALS BECAUSE 28 ANIMALS WERE PUT TO DEATH,TO STOP THEIR SUFFERING.THIS TYPE OF PERSON IS ALLOWED TO CARE FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR HOME. WHY? THERE IS NO LAW AGAINST IT
THANK YOU
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As an avid watcher of the Dr. Phil Show, I greatly respect his concern and attention to matters of human behaviour. I believe a show featuring this topic would nudge parents to talk to their children about how animals feel and can be hurt. And I believe it may be a wake-up call to those who have witnessed children and/or adults who are abusing animals to do something about it.
Hello, I am a military spouse, we have come under a new ban that restricts military living on post to own certain breeds of dog. We own a 5 month old pit bull mix, we are safe for now because he is grandfathered in, but when we PCS , we either have to live off post which many members can not afford to do, or get rid of our MAX. Max is a great addition to our family, our children love him very much. I know Dr. Phil can spread the word and has a great deal of Influence to the public. I think the ban should be revised or even overturned. Please, thousands of military families and their pets need your help!! Time is running out, these animals will be abandoned or put in shelters to be euthanized!!! Then when abandoned animals become sick, diseased, and feral, attacks will be on the rise.. Please help..
Thank you for your time, and effort, we need people to stand up for us military families. We lack connection and closeness due to moves and deployments, please dont make us lose more connection by losing our pet family members!
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7:04 pm PST, Mar 2,
Ernie McLaney, North Carolina
Our laws are just not tough enough on this issue. We need to raise awareness, alert our officials and demand action. |
Dr.Phil has the wide exposure by audience appreciation to attack this true link from abuse of animals and the carry-over to not perceiving humans as gifted beings. When domestic violence happens, the offending spouse sees the victim as his vassal, and that's an example Dr. Phil's tied in before, to animal abuse, child abuse might follow, and he's cited "things to look for in our young people" to warn us of their potential crime sprees. We must be more alert and recognize these signs and what to do about them.
Dr. Phil has a lot of influence.
Dr Phil has a good head on his shoulders and could get the word out by using his show to help viewers understand the truth on Animal Cruelty.
The link between a person who abuses animals developing into one who abuses other people is well established. Animal abuse is also an indicator of someone who is being abused.
More people need to believe there is a link. Dr. Phil has a huge following, which is a perfect platform to increase awareness of this problem.
YOU COULD HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE CRUELTY THAT GOES ON EVERY DAY NOT ONLY IN OUR CITIES BUT ALL AROUND THE WORLD.
it would be on t,v.
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yea people watch tv but if it is not what they want to see THEY SWITCH IT OFF!!!! We had a tv show here with jamie oliver showing people what happens to the meat we eat....and the show is no more!!
Shows like Dr. Phil's reach so many people. Sadly many are unaware of the horrific animal abuse that happens everyday in this country and the light penalties involved when charges are placed.
