While catching up on this year's National Dog Show, I was thrilled to see they had recognized the Women's Animal Center (https://lnkd.in/eAh5bzUg) for their work with survivors of domestic violence! While shelters are required to take in service animals, many survivors are told they must leave their pets, which can exacerbate feelings of grief, loneliness, and isolation during a tumultuous time. Please note pet cleaning is costly and behavior can be unpredictable. I do not fault shelters who do not have the capacity to take in pets. Rather, I wish to bring awareness to the issue so that we can be better equipped to help when needed! If you or a loved one are facing DV issues, or if you would like to find a place to help out, please see the below resources. National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Search for pet-friendly shelters near you: https://lnkd.in/evjriVu7 List of shelters accepting family pets by state: https://lnkd.in/epD5zZ5S List of more specialized DV resources (children, homelessness, etc.): https://lnkd.in/e-hE-jEM
