While research on the link between intimate partner violence (IPV), animal maltreatment, and the need for animal safekeeping has increased significantly in recent years, previous research has included samples of victims/survivors and service providers. The present study examined public awareness of the link between IPV, animal abuse, and the need for animal safekeeping. The study also examined awareness of services and supports and inquired about respondents’ experiences with animal safekeeping in situations of IPV through an online survey that was open to the public. The survey included quantitative and qualitative questions and asked about three types of animals: pets, livestock, and service animals. Respondents were 176 residents of Saskatchewan who live in urban, rural, and northern areas of the province. Findings indicate that many respondents knew people who experienced IPV where their animals were also abused. Several respondents had assisted someone in planning for temporary animal safekeeping as part of their plan to exit a relationship when they were experiencing IPV. These results demonstrate the importance of “natural supports,” including family, friends, and neighbors, for providing information, support, and assistance with animal safekeeping in situations of IPV, especially in rural and northern communities that do not have domestic violence and animal welfare agencies nearby. Findings also indicate public support for increasing services and supports for people who experience IPV and own animals, including pet-friendly domestic violence shelters and rental housing, to allow people and animals escaping IPV to remain together.

虽然近年来对亲密伴侣暴力 (IPV)、动物虐待和动物保护需求之间联系的研究显着增加，但之前的研究包括受害者/幸存者和服务提供者的样本。本研究调查了公众对 IPV、动物虐待和动物保护需求之间联系的认识。该研究还通过一项向公众开放的在线调查调查了服务和支持的意识，并询问了受访者在 IPV 情况下的动物安全经验。该调查包括定量和定性问题，并询问了三种动物：宠物、牲畜和服务性动物。受访者是居住在该省城市、农村和北部地区的 176 名萨斯喀彻温省居民。调查结果表明，许多受访者认识在他们的动物也受到虐待的地方经历过 IPV 的人。一些受访者曾协助某人规划临时动物保护，作为他们在经历 IPV 时退出关系计划的一部分。这些结附近的机构。调查结果还表明，公众支持增加对遭受 IPV 和拥有动物的人的服务和支持，包括对宠物友好的家庭暴力庇护所和出租房屋，以使逃离 IPV 的人和动物能够在一起。