I really don’t understand it. Is there like a seratonin release from being the abuser or something. Even when they misbehave how does a person do it? I really don’t understand. I had have an abused dog from a previous owner and the MFer was mean as shit to us. Until we just coddled the living shit out of him. My current BC is when he get’s introuble we give him three taps on the nose, and he runs and hides. But do people get off on the power over the lesser? Kind of like rapists and child molestors? If that is the case why are they allowed to own a pet or have a kid?
I’m a DA outreach worker with post grads in related fields. Here’s what I know about DA perps and animal abuse…
Abusers are all about power and control, they can literally get physically aroused by it, and it’s easy to have power over a lot of animals. An abusers animal abuse is linked to risk and incorporated into risk assessments If a perp hurts an animal then they’re statistically MORE dangerous than one that doesn’t hurt animals.
Children are massively effected by animal abuse, and even just the fear of it. Kids LOVE animals. Abusing the family pet is a hugely effective control tactic… the adult victim will go to great lengths to prevent the kids being that upset. Adult victims often fear for their pets and can stay for the pet, so often that relevant charities address it (see RSPCA, NCDV and dogs trust among others).
Then you have anti social personality disorder which is linked to animal abuse including in childhood. That can be a control tactic but can also be well… a psychopath being a psychopath.
Think of it as like this… some abusers are playing a game, using tactics and moving pieces round to win the game. Animal abuse is a useful tactic. Some abusers like the thrill… having the power over the animal is almost intoxicating for them. It’s a different mindset to other people
