Now the new DVIS shelter offers a kennel for dogs and cats to take away the stress a client might feel if they don't want to
leave their pet behind.»
«Before the kennels opened in July 2015, families would have to
leave their pets behind or find other options to keep them safe,» Bratschun said.
Pets are members of the family and no one, especially victims of domestic violence, should have to make the impossible decision to
leave their pets behind during times of crisis.»
Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it was noted that almost half of the residents who decided to stay and ride out the storm did so because they didn't want to
leave pets behind.
It was a wakeup call for residents that had to
leave their pets behind, or are still looking to reunite with them, when their pets were not microchipped and therefore can not be traced back to their owners.
It's a dangerous place for a dumped dog, but people drive there every day and
leave their pets behind; residents often see the dogs chasing the car as it drives away.
The Marion Dougherty Safe Haven Fund was created in 2013 in memory of legendary Hollywood casting director, Marion Dougherty, who was forced to
leave her pets behind when escaping a domestic violence situation in the 1970s.
«There's such a strong bond between people and animals that people will put their lives at risk not to
leave a pet behind,» Dawson said.
We understand not wanting to
leave a pet behind, especially under such dire circumstances, which is why we salute Grace Episcopal Church for providing shelter for pets when those intended for humans turn them away.
Pets weren't allowed on evacuation buses, and either people were forced to
leave their pets behind (which many did) or stay behind with their pets (which many also did).
It is hard enough to
leave our pets behind when we need to go out of town.
Leaving the pet behind while going to grandma's house for Christmas dinner will be confusing to the animal.
Never leave pets outside and if you have to evacuate your home, do not
leave your pets behind!
Puerto Ricans forced to
leave their pets behind in the wake of Hurricane Maria are about to be reunited with their furry loved ones right here at SPCA Tampa Bay.
Do not
leave pets behind.
Watching the stream (forgive the pun) of people who refuse to
leave their pets behind is heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Going away but hate
leaving your pet behind?
During the storms, many residents evacuated,
leaving pets behind to fend for themselves.
And those of us who treasure the human - animal bond with rail against idiots who
leave their pets behind, and we will cheer and support those heroes who rescue those amazing animals.
Up t0 48 % of domestic violence victims will delay or refusing leaving the abusive home because they do not want to
leave their pets behind.
Read the article to learn more about how some New Yorkers are working to develop programs to help domestic violence victims seek refuge without
leaving their pets behind.
Remember — if it's not safe for you, it's not safe for them — never
leave your pets behind!
Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF - T), a national initiative, enables more domestic - violence victims to leave abusive households without
leaving their pets behind and at risk.
Soon fewer families fleeing domestic violence in New York City will be forced to
leave their pets behind.
A travel industry survey found that one of the largest problems associated with family vacations is that children don't want to
leave their pets behind, she said.
People are often forced to
leave their pets behind when they lose their housing after losing a job, or they may surrender the dog to a shelter because they can no longer -LSB-...]
When leaving on vacation, many pet owners opt to
leave their pet behind at a boarding house or with family or friends; however, you should know that you can always take your pet with you.
Another huge change from the days of Katrina is public officials have stated, «Don't
leave your pets behind when you evacuate».
«I will have no hesitation in recommending TrustedHousesitters to anyone looking for peace of mind when
leaving their pets behind» - Katy
SafeCare is temporary boarding and care for pets so victims of domestic violence can get to safety, without having to
leave their pets behind.
Be cautious about renters — they're quicker to move than people who own their homes and movers often
leave their pets behind.
Click here for our Boarding Agreement & our Supplemental Boarding Agreement Ease your concerns about
leaving your pet behind while you're away: Let our qualified staff take care of him or her.
Rather than
leave their pets behind, human victims stayed and the abuse continued.
DO NOT
LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND.
Ease your concerns about
leaving your pet behind while you're away: Let our qualified staff take care of him or her.
Others might be victims of circumstances in which families are moving and decide to
leave their pet behind, or can not afford to care for them any longer.
«People may be surprised to learn that even when it's 22 or 24 C, it's still too hot to
leave your pet behind in a car,» said Bruce Roney, OHS executive director.
The program helps pay for the care of pets whose owners are afraid to leave abusive situations and seek shelter because they would have to
leave their pets behind.
I find it hard to believe that people would
leave their pets behind to begin with but how disheartening that now they are not even looking for their pets.
«Protective orders are crucial for removing both human and animal victims from the cycle of domestic violence, because human victims are often afraid to
leave their pets behind,» says Stephen Wells, Executive Director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
These people aren't
leaving their pets behind to go on holidays, but letting them go because they're having difficulties paying the power bill or getting their car fixed.
Don't
leave your pets behind thinking you can return and get them.
Charleston Animal Society CEO Joe Elmore agrees that there is no excuse for
leaving a pet behind in a storm evacuation, but adds the state must do better to offer more shelters for people with pets.
Now, after months apart, the family and Peppah the Chihuahua recently moved into the city's first pet friendly domestic violence shelter, one of a growing number across the country that address a common reason victims are reluctant to leave — they don't want to
leave their pets behind.
If
you leave your pets behind, you should prepare your children and other family members for the fact that their pets may not survive or may be lost forever before you are able or permitted to return to your home.
Ready.gov has a guide for people and their animals, stressing not to
leave pets behind in an emergency.
Bengal has helped bring hundreds of criminals to justice, punishing those involved in felony animal fighting, those who've left their pets without food and water, or simply
left their pets behind.
Often times, residents dealing with memory loss or dementia have to
leave their pets behind, hopefully in the loving care of their family.
During the evacuation, families were forced to
leave their pets behind because they were not allowed in the busses or shelters.
Just plan ahead, so you don't get stuck having to
leave your pet behind.