The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Human Abuse: What Vets Need to Know – Paula Boyden & Mary Wakeham | VETchat by The Webinar Vet

This episode of VETchat covers sensitive topics such as animal cruelty and domestic abuse. If you are not in the right headspace, please consider revisiting at another time or switching to a different episode. Joining Kathryn for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Paula Boyden, Chair of the Links Group, and Mary Wakeham, CEO of Refuge4Pets and a Links Group Trustee. In this episode, Kathryn, Paula, and Mary explore the critical link between animal abuse and human abuse, emphasising the unique role veterinary professionals play in safeguarding both. Paula and Mary share their personal journeys and insights into recognising signs of abuse, the emotional toll on veterinary teams, and the importance of having support resources in place. They discuss the progress made in safeguarding awareness within the veterinary profession and highlight the need for continued education and collaboration with domestic abuse services.Visit Links Group: