Domestic violence statistics show that an estimated one in three women and one in four men experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetimes, but only as few as 10 percent of domestic violence shelters accept pets.
In addition, over 70% of women in domestic violence shelters report their abuser threatened, injured or killed a pet as a means of control. As a result, nearly half of victims choose to stay in abusive situations rather than leave their pet behind.
For victims of domestic violence, pets are family members who provide vital, unconditional love and support. Letting them bring their pets would save countless lives. WE MUST HELP!