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How to Leave Abuse Without Leaving Your Pet Behind

November 03, 20251 min read
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Summary

How many pet parents do we have here? Don’t our pets provide so much unconditional love and help us heal through heartbreaks and difficult times?

Mandi shares an important update about RedRover and their Purple Leash Project, a partnership with Purina that helps domestic violence survivors escape abuse without leaving their pets behind.

From grants for pet-friendly shelters to resources for boarding and fostering, these programs are helping survivors and their pets find safety together.

Learn practical ways to support this cause and access critical resources to help pets and their people stay safe and heal together.

Resources

RedRover website and Instagram
Supports domestic violence survivors and their pets

Safe Havens for Pets website and Instagram
Search by ZIP code for pet-friendly DV shelters, boarding and fostering options for pets

National Domestic Violence Hotline website and #1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Support for survivors in crisis

Purina Purple Leash Project website and shop
Grants and awareness campaigns to increase pet-friendly shelters

Connect with Mandi:

The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.

I speak about trauma-informed resilience, mental health and empowerment offering authenticity with practical solutions to help others live safer with more peace.

Mandi Pratt

I speak about trauma-informed resilience, mental health and empowerment offering authenticity with practical solutions to help others live safer with more peace.

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