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Research shows a clear and compelling link between animal abuse and domestic violence. 71% of women seeking shelter from domestic violence affirmed that their partner threatened, hurt or killed their pet.
SafeNet provides a full range of services aiming to remove barriers for victims of domestic violence to access safety and support. Partnering with the Erie Humane Society provides an additional opportunity to save more lives—ensuring safe temporary housing for victims’ pets and offering rehabilitative services for pet’s also coming from trauma. Many pet owners coming from abusive environments feel relief knowing there is a haven for their pets and that they will not be left to be tortured or killed.
This partnership, called the Haven to Home Program, provides a safe, temporary shelter for pets while families receive the safety and support from SafeNet. The pets are cared for in a loving environment and provided with all needs to include food and veterinary care, free of charge to the pet owner. Families are offered the opportunity to visit frequently with their pets and are reunited permanently with them as soon as they find safe, permanent housing.
TO QUALIFY FOR HAVEN 2 HOME, YOU MUST BE A CURRENT CLIENT OF SAFENET. SafeNet will contact the Erie Humane Society to arrange placement of victims' pets.
