Because concern for the safety of pets is often a barrier to leaving a violent home environment, the APA works with area domestic shelters and anti-violence agencies to provide temporary foster care for
pets of domestic violence victims transitioning to safety.
This legislation would help protect women and their pets in two ways: by setting a national policy that includes protections
for pets of domestic violence victims and by establishing a federal grant program to assist in acquiring a safe shelter for pets.
Instead, he attended a scheduled fundraiser supporting a program that houses
the pets of domestic violence victims.
Expanded services will soon include a safe haven for
the pets of domestic violence victims, programs for military members, and advocacy and landlord education to help those in need find pet - friendly housing.
The HSUS is working to pass the PAWS Act, federal legislation that includes protections for
the pets of domestic violence victims.
In her early years at the Mayor's Alliance, one of Coffey's core projects focused on temporary housing for
the pets of domestic violence victims.
ASP served as the safety net for
the pets of domestic violence victims.
The Animal Welfare Institute hosts the Safe Havens Mapping Project for
pets of domestic violence victims.
Humane societies are also teaming with domestic violence shelters to provide emergency shelter for
pets of domestic violence victims.
HABRI urges passage of H.R. 909, Pet and Women Safety Act, which would expand federal law to include protections for
pets of domestic violence victims and establish a federal grant program that will help ensure that victims have access to safe shelters for their pets.
Richmond SPCA: Richmond and the surrounding counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Goochland (low - cost, full service veterinary hospital; free behavior helpline; free temporary boarding for
pets of domestic violence victims)
Jim says, «While saving
the pets of domestic violence victims is still the cornerstone of ASP, we're proud of the programs history and how we've grown to help more people than we ever thought possible when ASP began in 1997.»
RCHS President Jim Silveira reminds us, «ASP is still the safety net for
the pets of domestic violence victims.
Anne Arundel County Animal Control has established a Pet Support Program for
pets of domestic violence victims.
The Safe Haven Referral Program is designed to place
the pets of domestic violence victims in safe, temporary shelters or foster homes while their owners are staying in domestic violence shelters.