A major barrier to escaping family violence, is the heartache of leaving your pet behind to get out.  

Every day, pets are used as tool to control and harm victims experiencing family violence. 

Pet Refuge provides a safe, temporary haven for pets – and demand for their shelter is at an all-time high.  

They’ve reported a 19% increase year on year for help. 

So, what does this say about New Zealand’s unacceptably high and persistent rate of family violence?  

Today on The Front Page, Dame Julie Chapman is with us to take us through the often forgotten lives of the pets caught in the crossfire.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

A major barrier to escaping family violence, is the heartache of leaving your pet behind to get out.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Every day, pets are used as tool to control and harm victims experiencing family violence.&nbsp;
Pet Refuge provides a safe, temporary haven for pets &ndash; and demand for their shelter is at an all-time high.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They&rsquo;ve&nbsp;reported a 19% increase year on year for help.&nbsp;
So, what does this say about&nbsp;New Zealand&rsquo;s unacceptably&nbsp;high and persistent rate of family violence?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Dame Julie Chapman is with us to take us through the often forgotten lives of the pets caught in the crossfire.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

How pets are keeping victims trapped in violent homes

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