Any man ( and I use this term losely) that will attack a defenseless dog will do the same to a child and a woman, you say he has hit you in the past, why should he change, he needs help, you need safety. I have been in this situation many yrs ago, said he loved me , got mad threw my puppy over bridge, I would have been next if people hadn't stopped.
Run to nearest safe house NOW Prays are with you.
Angie