Pets count too! You don’t have to leave them
behind!
We recognize the connection between woman abuse and animal abuse and
the importance of pet safety. Women will often delay leaving a violent situation
because they fear abandoned pets may be harmed by an abusive partner.
Animals cannot stay at the shelter because of the communal living environment;
some women and children may be allergic to or fearful of them.
However, you have options for your pet:
- See if they can stay with friends
- SPCA: First Strike Program
- Ontario Veterinarian Association’s Emergency
Foster Care Program
SPCA: First Strike Program
The First Strike’s “In Trust” Program will temporarily
house and care for your pets while you are in transition. However, in
order to be eligible, you need a referral from a shelter worker and your
pet must have up-to-date vaccinations.
Ontario Veterinarian Association’s
Emergency Foster Care Program
Interval House of Hamilton has connections to veterinarians in the community
who will temporarily foster animals. Call us for more information.
If you wish
to contact a Frontline
Counsellor about your pet, please call
905-387-9959 225. |