Are animals our best friends in combatting domestic violence?

ARE ANIMALS OUR BEST FRIENDS IN COMBATTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?Phil Arkow from the Link Coalition tells us “Animal abuse is a human welfare issue”We discuss this with Lydia Tong, Veterinarian and Research Affiliate with the University of Sydney & we hear from CEO of RSPCA Victoria, Liz Walker about the RSPCA submission into the Royal Commission into Family Violence. WAIT>>>there’s more!! We talk about the war on feral cats with Adam O’Neill ( an independent researcher specialised in animal behaviour & Australian ecology & a former feral animal eradicator himself…) We also unearth a bit about a new film titled, “Unity” with the acclaimed Director of Earthlings himself -Shaun Monson .For “Unity” screenings in Australia: http://www.specticast.com/en/titles/unityAs cats have made a scratching post of the media this week thought they wouldn’t mind a little more attention by using one of Cat ‘Artics beautiful pictures to decorate the webpage.. Thankyou Cat ‘Artic!- See more at: http://www.freedomofspecies.org/show/are-animals-our-best-friends-combatting-domestic-violence#sthash.1oioQ2cX.dpuf

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