Quiz Yourself: Answers

1. It is important to recognize the link between animal and human abuse because where there is one there is often another and both must be treated accordingly. Also, removing one victim from the home may only turn the batterer's aggression on others in the home. All victims must be identified and protected.
     
2. The recognition of animal abuse can lead to the identification of domestic violence in cases where it might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
     
3. The recognition of domestic violence can lead to the identification of animal abuse in cases where it might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
     
4. Some similarities between animal abuse and human abuse include:
    • Power and control; preying on those more vulnerable
    • Risk of physical and psychological injury
    • Unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, marks
    • Behavior changes such as regression, relapses in training
    • Failure to thrive, withdrawing, passive
    • Hostile to others, untrusting
    • Desperate to please anyone showing kindness
    • May still show love for abuser
    • Running away