The figures have been released by charity, the RSPCA, this morning.
In one case, a man in the county was prosecuted by the charity for killing his cat.
Oxfordshire has seen the biggest rise in summer animal cruelty reports according to the charity, with a 68% increase on last year.
Inspector Miranda Albinson, who investigated the case of Chester, said: “Sadly we are seeing more of this kind of animal abuse linked to domestic abuse and have launched our Cruelty Hurts, Love Rescues campaign.
“A lot of times victims are completely unaware that their partners are responsible for injuries to their pets as they make up plausible excuses for the injuries. They act differently and display signs they care for the pets but when they are left alone with them is when the abusive behaviour takes over.
“Some victims are more aware that their pets may be getting harmed but are scared to report it as they know they are at risk and want to protect themselves. Often their pets are the only comfort they have in this situation and the abuser knows and exploits this too.
“RSPCA inspectors are trained to spot the red flags associated with domestic violence and associated abuse – such as involving children – and we work closely with the police, social services, vets and children’s charity, the NSPCC,. Working together we can help victims and their pets.
“I would urge anyone who is suffering from such abuse to reach out for help and with support they and their pets can get out of this awful situation. Reports can be made anonymously to the police and RSPCA but we would also advise that confiding in close family members initially can be really helpful.”
