Protections for Pets in Domestic Violence Relationships
The safety and wellbeing of our beloved pets are understandably at the forefront of many of our minds at times. Domestic Violence NSW explained that perpetrators of domestic violence will often threaten to harm or kill animals to gain control in the relationship. Recently, the NSW Government has announced plans to amend the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 and provide greater protections to domestic violence victims and their pets. The amendments will essentia