Every year, more than 10 million people in the United States are physically abused by an intimate partner, and this abuse affects pets, too. Domestic violence shelters provide a safe and secure place to recover from trauma, but many do not allow pets. The result? Survivors delay or avoid leaving abusers rather than leave a pet behind.
The goal of the 25 by 2025 campaign is to help 25% of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. become pet-friendly by 2025.
You can help support pet-friendly sheltering by visiting the 25 by 2025 website! There, you can take the pet-friendly pledge, download a toolkit to help raise awareness, and learn about the many benefits of keeping people and pets together.
