Help a victim-survivor by fostering their pet.

Did you know nearly half of victim-survivors of domestic violence stay in abusive situations rather than leave their pets behind? Women’s Advocates’ Survivor Advisory Council, made up of current and former program participants, wants to work with our community to fix this problem. We are working with local animal rescue organizations through the Minnesota Pet Coalition for victim-survivors staying in our shelter. Let us know if you would be willing to foster a victim-survivor’s dog or cat for up to 90 days while their owner finds safety and resources in our emergency shelter.

The program is FREE for both victim-survivors and foster homes. We require that all pets in our Pet Foster Program are spayed or neutered. If pets are not currently spayed or neutered, they will receive this procedure for free upon entering the program. Please contact Tiana Daun at tdaun@wadvocates.org with any questions. Learn more about our Pet Foster Program by watching our video here.

• Apply today to become a foster home or transport volunteer.

Make a donation to the MN Pet Coalition.

The MN Pet Foster Coalition is a new partnership between Women’s Advocates, Cornerstone, Tubman, Animal Humane Society, The Bond Between, and Four Winds Connections. The coalition aims to keep victim-survivors of domestic violence and their pets safe through an emergency foster care program. Make a donation today to help support victim-survivors and their pets escaping domestic violence in the Twin Cities Metro.  Learn more about the MN Pet Coalition.