Pet Fostering

Did you know that pets are often used as a tool within domestic abuse, and can be a barrier for someone escaping an abusive relationship? Sadly, research shows there is a link between abuse to animals and abuse to people, with many perpetrators exploiting the bond that we have with our animals as a tool for abuse.

When leaving an abusive relationship an important factor is our pets and their safety. Often refuge or temporary accommodation won’t allow pets. However there are organisations that can help care for  pets temporarily, so it’s one less thing to worry about.

Refuge4Pets, Cats Protection Paws Protect, Dogs Trust Freedom Project, and Endeavour all offer specialist pet fostering services for people fleeing domestic abuse.  

 

Dogs Trust Freedom Project

A free and confidential dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge or other emergency accommodation. Dogs are cared for by volunteer foster carers for an average of 6-9 months until they can be reunited.

Tel: 0800 298 9199 Monday – Friday 9.00 to 17.00

Email: freedomproject@dogstrust.org.uk          Online: www.dogstrustfreedomproject.org.uk

 

Cats Protection Paws Protect

A free and confidential cat fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge or other emergency accommodation. Cats are cared for by volunteer foster carers for an average of 6-9 months until they can be reunited.

Tel: 0345 260 1280 Monday – Friday 9.00 – 17.00

Email: pawsprotect@cats.org.uk      Online: https://www.cats.org.uk/paws-protect