Hello everyone –
As we come to the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month we want to shed light on a project that few of us have heard about, the Purple Leash Project.
In their own words:
The Journey to the Purple Leash Project
Purina’s work to help keep domestic violence survivors and their pets together began nearly a decade ago when one of our associates read about the difficult decision that many domestic violence survivors with pets were being forced to make — stay in an abusive situation or leave a beloved pet behind due to the lack of pet-friendly shelters. It didn’t seem fair that pets, who may be the only source of unconditional love and support for a victim, weren’t being considered when it came to sheltering survivors. So, we decided to help.
Since that time, Purina has helped one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the U.S. on it’s a journey to become a leading voice and shining example of pet-friendly sheltering. We also helped create the PAWS Act Coalition in support of the Pets and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, which helps domestic abuse victims and their pets by advocating for federal resources dedicated to this cause.
And in 2019, together with RedRover, we created the Purple Leash Project to continue to advocate for change and serve the needs of survivors and their pets at a national level. We do this by awarding grants to help domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly, engaging volunteers to help with the transformations, and linking arms with allies to offer ongoing support for survivors with pets as new opportunities arise.
Today, our goal is to help ensure that at least 25 percent of U.S. domestic violence shelters offer pet-friendly survivor services by the end of 2025. But our long-term goal is to fundamentally change the landscape of domestic violence services for survivors with pets so that no pet owner has to choose between her own safety and the safety of her pet.
Please take two minutes and watch this video…learn more about the project and how we can all help.
For more information on the Purple Leash Project and ways you can help please visit their website at https://www.purina.com/about-purina/purple-leash-project/about
If you are able please call or see the messaging links above:
Haven Office: 918-554-2836
Text Line: 918.533.3070
Crime Victim Advocate: 541.602.0616
Program Website: https://havenprogram.com/
Program Email: havenprogram@estoo.net
Facebook: HAVEN Tribal Program, Twitter: @ProgramHaven, Instagram: HAVENTRIBALProgram.
Our advocates are here to help!
