MN Pet Coalition
Nearly half of all domestic violence victim-survivors remain in abusive situations rather than leave their pets behind.
The Minnesota Pet Coalition aims to eliminate barriers that prevent victim-survivors of domestic abuse from seeking safety by providing a comprehensive solution for the care of their pets. The greatest need is foster homes in order to keep victim-survivors' pets safe. Fostering options include short-term (up to 72 hours) or long-term (up to 90 days). This critical gap in services across Minnesota is why providers Women’s Advocates, Cornerstone and Tubman are collaborating with animal well-being organizations Four Winds Connections, The Bond Between and Animal Humane Society. Together, we're expanding temporary pet housing services to victim-survivors staying in emergency shelters and those staying with family and friends.
"We often hear from victim-survivors that they are wanting to leave an abusive situation but are concerned for the safety/well-being of their pets. Knowing there is immediate care available, even for a short period, can make all the difference in the world." — Cornerstone's Day One MNAFAS program
“When you’re going through something very traumatic like that, your pet kind of becomes your safety net. I knew I couldn’t leave them there because I was afraid [my abuser] would hold that against me and abuse them and do something to manipulate the situation so I’d come back.” — Victim-survivor
Apply to be a pet foster home here: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyMNPC.
The Minnesota Pet Coalition aims to eliminate barriers that prevent victim-survivors of domestic abuse from seeking safety by providing a comprehensive solution for the care of their pets. The greatest need is foster homes in order to keep victim-survivors' pets safe. Fostering options include short-term (up to 72 hours) or long-term (up to 90 days). This critical gap in services across Minnesota is why providers Women’s Advocates, Cornerstone and Tubman are collaborating with animal well-being organizations Four Winds Connections, The Bond Between and Animal Humane Society. Together, we're expanding temporary pet housing services to victim-survivors staying in emergency shelters and those staying with family and friends.
"We often hear from victim-survivors that they are wanting to leave an abusive situation but are concerned for the safety/well-being of their pets. Knowing there is immediate care available, even for a short period, can make all the difference in the world." — Cornerstone's Day One MNAFAS program
“When you’re going through something very traumatic like that, your pet kind of becomes your safety net. I knew I couldn’t leave them there because I was afraid [my abuser] would hold that against me and abuse them and do something to manipulate the situation so I’d come back.” — Victim-survivor
Apply to be a pet foster home here: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyMNPC.