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Thank CA Senator for Her Efforts to Protect Domestic Violence Victims and Their Pets
Target: Senator Sheila KuehlSponsored by: Care2
Studies have shown that an estimated 25 to 40 percent of domestic violence victims are unable to escape their abusers because they worry about what will happen to their pets or livestock, thus perpetuating the abusive situations they live in. In fact, 71 percent of pet-owning women in shelters reported that a pet had been threatened, injured or killed by their abuser.
We as a nation learned after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina that people seeking protection need to be able to protect their pets, too. Senator Sheila Kuehl understands how important the human–animal bond is, and has drafted critical legislation in California to include pets in domestic violence protection orders. This legislation is an important step in preventing abusers from using pets to threaten their victims.
The ASPCA applauds Senator Kuehl's foresight in introducing this bill; if passed, California will join the states of Maine, Vermont and New York in leading the charge against domestic violence. Let Senator Kuehl know you appreciate her efforts to protect victims of domestic violence and the animals they love – sign our petition to say thank you!
We as a nation learned after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina that people seeking protection need to be able to protect their pets, too. Senator Sheila Kuehl understands how important the human–animal bond is, and has drafted critical legislation in California to include pets in domestic violence protection orders. This legislation is an important step in preventing abusers from using pets to threaten their victims.
The ASPCA applauds Senator Kuehl's foresight in introducing this bill; if passed, California will join the states of Maine, Vermont and New York in leading the charge against domestic violence. Let Senator Kuehl know you appreciate her efforts to protect victims of domestic violence and the animals they love – sign our petition to say thank you!
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# 100:
11:46 am PDT, Mar 31,
Cherrie E. McLean, Washington
Thank you so much for understanding just how important our pets are to us. My dog Gunner protects me as he is a large dog, not all our pets are able to protect us. Again, thank you for protecting them too.
Thank you so much for understanding just how important our pets are to us. My dog Gunner protects me as he is a large dog, not all our pets are able to protect us. Again, thank you for protecting them too.
# 99:
11:45 am PDT, Mar 31,
Frank Shonka, Texas
Protecting these pets is not only intellectually brilliant but also soulfully correct. Please keep up the great work.
Protecting these pets is not only intellectually brilliant but also soulfully correct. Please keep up the great work.
# 98:
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11:45 am PDT, Mar 31,
Arzell Nelson, Ohio
Thank you very for interest and concern! |
# 97:
11:45 am PDT, Mar 31,
Laura A Valdes-Borsum, Maryland
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11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Patrick Callahan, California
For many, pets are more than companions, they are family. I have seen the difference they make in the lives of so many people, the elderly, children with special needs, the homebound, the lonely...thank you for caring to make a difference. |
# 95:
11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Jeremy Moore, Arkansas
Thank you so much, you set a fine example for senators and representatives all across the United States
Thank you so much, you set a fine example for senators and representatives all across the United States
# 94:
11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Thank you for caring!!
Thank you for caring!!
# 93:
11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Carole Sutton, Nevada
Thank you so very much for your heroic efforts to protect those who are unable to protect themselves.
Thank you so very much for your heroic efforts to protect those who are unable to protect themselves.
# 92:
11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Rowena Miller, Tennessee
This is a very good and much needed bill that should be in all states/nation. Pet owners in all walks of life really do need help and pet protection. Thank you .
This is a very good and much needed bill that should be in all states/nation. Pet owners in all walks of life really do need help and pet protection. Thank you .
# 91:
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11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Ann McCaffray, Virginia
Thank You!! |
# 90:
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11:44 am PDT, Mar 31,
Thomas Pirovano, Switzerland
Thank you so much! |
# 89:
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11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Karline Rousseau, Michigan
What wonderful legislation! Thank you! |
# 88:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Judy Kenyon, California
# 87:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Ilene Burman, California
Thank you for speaking out for those who do not have a voice.
Thank you for speaking out for those who do not have a voice.
# 86:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Annette Hu, California
Dear Senator Kuehl, I wish to show my appreciation for your efforts to protect abused women and their pets. Please keep advocating for them. Sincerely, Annette Hu
Dear Senator Kuehl, I wish to show my appreciation for your efforts to protect abused women and their pets. Please keep advocating for them. Sincerely, Annette Hu
# 85:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Marietta Thompson, Oregon
I work on a domestic violence hot line and know that there have been many women who will not leave their situation because they could not leave their pet who had been threatened or already suffered abuse by the abusive partner. Thank you for this needed protaction.
I work on a domestic violence hot line and know that there have been many women who will not leave their situation because they could not leave their pet who had been threatened or already suffered abuse by the abusive partner. Thank you for this needed protaction.
# 84:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Felicity Figueroa, California
# 83:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Claudia Allore, New York
# 82:
11:43 am PDT, Mar 31,
Nancy Wojtelwicz, Pennsylvania
# 81:
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11:42 am PDT, Mar 31,
Kimberly Sands, Florida
Thank you :) |
# 80:
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11:42 am PDT, Mar 31,
Harold Hensel, Iowa
Any disaster plan needs to accomodate pets. That includes domestic abuse. Most people will resist leaving a bad situation unless they can take their pets with them. |
# 79:
11:42 am PDT, Mar 31,
Robert Hupf, Florida
# 78:
11:42 am PDT, Mar 31,
Kirk Mills, California
# 77:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 31,
Dallis R. Graham, Pennsylvania
# 76:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 31,
Jack David Marcus, New York
# 75:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 31,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 74:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 31,
Jenna Templeton, California
# 73:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 31,
Kathryn Parke, Kansas
I could never leave my cats...
I could never leave my cats...
# 72:
11:40 am PDT, Mar 31,
Daniel Kozminski, Ohio
# 71:
11:40 am PDT, Mar 31,
Marilyn Hayes, Massachusetts
# 70:
11:40 am PDT, Mar 31,
Paul Voytas, Ohio
# 69:
11:40 am PDT, Mar 31,
Jacinda Moore, New York
# 68:
11:40 am PDT, Mar 31,
Denise Taylor, Florida
# 67:
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11:40 am PDT, Mar 31,
S. MacMerchys, Washington
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# 66:
11:39 am PDT, Mar 31,
Teresa M. Rojas, Florida
# 65:
11:39 am PDT, Mar 31,
Linda Eberhard, Michigan
Dear Senator Kuehl, I know from experience how important pets are during crisis in relationships with the opposite sex. Thankyou very much.
Dear Senator Kuehl, I know from experience how important pets are during crisis in relationships with the opposite sex. Thankyou very much.
# 64:
11:39 am PDT, Mar 31,
Esther Ring, Florida
Thank you! My abuser poured boiling water on my dog in a rage. I understand the need for protective services. This was over 30 yrs. ago.
Thank you! My abuser poured boiling water on my dog in a rage. I understand the need for protective services. This was over 30 yrs. ago.
# 63:
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11:39 am PDT, Mar 31,
Juli R. McGrew, California
*** THANK YOU! *** "Remember, the person who comes home and kicks the cat is just warming up" |
# 62:
11:38 am PDT, Mar 31,
William K noble jr, Arizona
# 61:
11:38 am PDT, Mar 31,
Lidija Tomo, Virginia
# 60:
11:38 am PDT, Mar 31,
Cris Lyon, Pennsylvania
# 59:
11:38 am PDT, Mar 31,
Gino Foti, Massachusetts
# 58:
11:38 am PDT, Mar 31,
Irma Brooks, California
Thank you for all you can do to help protect those who cannot protect themselves.
Thank you for all you can do to help protect those who cannot protect themselves.
# 57:
11:38 am PDT, Mar 31,
Shondra Snodderly, Missouri
# 56:
11:37 am PDT, Mar 31,
Aaron Franchi, Illinois
# 55:
11:37 am PDT, Mar 31,
Sherryn Frigon, Wyoming
# 54:
11:37 am PDT, Mar 31,
Florine Marks, South Dakota
# 53:
11:37 am PDT, Mar 31,
Adam Silva, Texas
# 52:
11:37 am PDT, Mar 31,
Shannon Rodriguez, Florida
# 51:
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11:36 am PDT, Mar 31,
Robert Plummer, New York
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