Domestic violence rarely affects just one victim.

A powerful article by Dr Sheena Swemmer in the South African Crime Quarterly shows how pets are often harmed or threatened in abuse cases.

Read why this matters for #RubysLaw ⬇️
👉 journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sa...

#DomesticAbuse #AnimalWelfare

🐶✨ Attended the world premiere of #Dogspiracy a powerful doc by Marc Abraham (Marc the Vet) exposing the dark side of the puppy trade. Out 1 Aug 🎬

Proud to call Marc a friend & ally in the fight for #RubysLaw @rubyslaw.bsky.social . This is how change happens. 💥🐾

#LucysLaw #AnimalWelfare #Advocacy

🐾 It’s #AnimalLawDay — a reminder that justice should protect all sentient beings. @rubyslaw.bsky.social, we’re campaigning to change family law so survivors of domestic abuse never have to choose between their safety and their pets. Learn more 👉 rubyslaw.co.uk
#RubysLaw #AnimalJustice #LegalReform

🚨 Every 4 minutes this summer, the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social gets a report of animal cruelty.

But behind the stats are survivors trapped in abuse — staying to protect their pets.

🐾 It’s time for #RubysLaw:
📜 Protect pets in domestic abuse cases.
🔗 rubyslaw.co.uk

#CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse

Labour has not implemented a single animal welfare pledge, say campaigners Ban on foie gras imports and hunting trophies not brought in, while rules protecting chickens have been weakened

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 — including protections for pets in domestic abuse.

No one should be forced to choose between safety and their pet’s life.

📢 It’s time for #RubysLaw 🐾⚖️
🌐 rubyslaw.co.uk

🔗 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

@theguardian.com

Happy #NationalPetDay! 🐾

Pets bring love, joy, & comfort, yet many survivors fear leaving them behind. #RubysLaw aims to protect pets in domestic abuse cases, ensuring they’re included in protective orders. No one should choose between safety and their pet. 🐶🐱

@allontheboard.bsky.social

An incredible evening at the House of Commons Parliamentary Roundtable discussing Ruby's Law (@rubyslaw.bsky.social) & its vital role in safeguarding human and pet survivors of domestic abuse. Huge thx to MPs, campaigners, and organisations for their support—this is just the beginning! 🐾💜 #RubysLaw

🚨 𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℝ𝕦𝕓𝕪’𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕨 ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕙 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕗 🚨

We’ve released our first Research Brief, outlining how Ruby’s Law seeks to close gaps in family courts, ensuring pets are safeguarded as victims in domestic abuse cases.

📖 Read the research: rubyslaw.co.uk/images/rubys...

#RubysLaw #DomesticAbuse 🐾

Pets are Family. Abuse is NEVER Okay. 🐾 💜

That's why #RubysLaw is crucial, our campaign pushes for legal protections for pets in domestic abuse cases. No survivor should have to choose between their safety and their pet's.

Take action:
Explore our new site: RubysLaw.co.uk

Every day, survivors of domestic abuse face an impossible choice, stay in danger or leave behind their beloved pets. Too many suffer in silence, trapped by fear, because current laws fail to protect the animals they love.
#RubysLaw #AnimalsAreFamily 🐾

Less than two months ago, I launched @rubyslaw.bsky.social to protect pets in domestic abuse cases. What began as a lonely fight is now a movement, backed by incredible advocates & volunteers. On 25.03, we're in Parliament. Thank you for believing in change! 💙🐾 #RubysLaw #ProtectPets rubyslaw.co.uk

Please visit rubyslaw.co.uk to learn more, sign the petition, and join us in making change happen.

Together, we can create a future where no one has to leave their beloved pets behind.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
#RubysLaw #PetsAreFamilyTheyDeserveBetter #ThankYou

If you or someone you know has a story to share, your voice matters. Let's stand together to ensure that no survivor, human or animal, is left behind.💜
#RubysLaw #EndDonesticAbuse #PetsAreFamily

A huge thank you to everyone involved in Ruby's Law. It wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of volunteers, survivors, and experts working tirelessly to protect pets in domestic abuse cases. Your voices matter, together, we’re ensuring no survivor—human or animal—is left behind. ❤️🐾 #RubysLaw

📢 Busy week ahead for the #RubysLaw team as we push to protect pets in domestic abuse cases. Pets suffer too—used as tools of control, harmed, or threatened. Survivors & experts are speaking out—will you? 🐾❤️ Share your story & support change! #EndDomesticAvuse #PetsAreFamily

🐾 Ruby’s Law: Protecting Pets, Protecting People

For disabled people, pets are lifelines. Yet, the law doesn’t explicitly protect them in domestic abuse cases. Ruby’s Law will close this gap by ensuring assistance animals are safeguarded.
rubyslaw.co.uk
#RubysLaw #DisabilityRights #PetProtection 🐶❤️

🚨 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 🚨

🐾 We've completed the Ruby’s Law briefing paper, gaining MP & charity support to protect pets in domestic abuse cases.

⚖️ Launching task forces:

📊 Research & Data
📣 Social Media & Comms

💬 DM us to get involved!

#RubysLaw #JusticeForAnimals #ProtectPets #EndAbuse #FamilyLaw

Rise in animal abuse in England and Wales fuelled by social media, finds RSPCA Report shows 23% increase in attacks on animals using weapons in 2023 compared with previous year

Abusers use pets to control survivors, trapping them in danger. Ruby’s Law seeks to protect pets in #domestic abuse cases, ensuring they’re recognised in family courts.

It’s time to break the cycle.🐕

#RubysLaw #ProtectAllVictims #EndAnimalAbuse

www.theguardian.com/world/articl...

🚨 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝘆’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵!🚨
🐾 Fighting to protect pets in domestic abuse cases by changing family law
✅ Expand Non-Molestation & Occupation Orders to cover pets
✅ Recognise harm to pets as coercion & control in law.
📢 Support the movement! 🔗 RubysLaw.co.uk
#RubysLaw #ProtectPets #EndDomesticAbuse