Cruelty to animals is common in domestic violence. People who use violence will often threaten, injure and even kill a pet to control family members. The impact this has on children who bear witness to this abuse can be long lasting.

Fear for their beloved pet’s safety is one reason people, usually women, delay leaving their abuser. Most can’t take their pets with them when seeking refuge and fear they will be harmed or killed if they’re left behind.

Pet Refuge will help to remove that barrier to leaving by giving these pets a safe, temporary home with the end goal of reuniting with them with their family.

Please have a look at our website for more information.