A study examined the connection between childhood exposure to animal cruelty and other adverse experiences, focusing on their impact on adult mental health. Researchers analyzed data from 1,072 U.S. adults who reported experiences of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as exposure to domestic violence and animal cruelty. The study identified three groups based on adversity levels: low adversity (29.6%), interpersonal violence only (34.8%), and interpersonal violence with animal cruelty (35.6%). The latter group, which included more younger individuals and those from minoritized gender and sexual orientations, reported the highest levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The findings suggest that including animal cruelty in assessments of childhood adversity could enhance the identification of high-risk individuals and inform strategies for violence prevention. Future research is encouraged to explore this link further and consider multispecies approaches in interventions.