Paws For Kids - CT DCF

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and, Animal Cruelty Awareness Month. In recognition of these two important issues, state leaders gathered to talk about the Link between child abuse and animal abuse, and what protocols are in place to address these important issues.

There has been so much effort to enforce and educate our community about the Cross Reporting Law, with two state agencies (DCF & the Dept. Of Agriculture) working in collaboration to ensure that children & animals are safe and healthy.

Thank you to Diane Rosell for spearheading Paws for Kids and bringing this issue to the forefront of our work.

Preventing animal cruelty is in all of our best interests. Studies have shown that cruelty to animals is a sign that other abuse is taking place in the home. Educational programs is key:

Classroom programs Animal Humane Society's classroom programs offer interactive, educational presentations about specific subjects in animal welfare, and can be provided offsite or at one of our locations.

Happy Valentine's Day 🐾♥️