South Africa will soon launch a Protected Pet Project in collaboration with The Office for Women, the Animal Welfare League and Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the move follows a telephone survey, which showed 61 per cent of SA domestic violence victims delayed leaving relationships because of their pets.
The survey also projected that three in four women would not leave unless temporary accommodation could be found for pets. Sandy Pitcher director of Office for Women states that a victim of domestic violence discovers solace in their pets, as they are the only companion in their desolate life.
League representative Samantha Catford said the project would provide safe and affordable accommodation for pets of women and children leaving violent homes. “women can access this service through a referral from domestic violence services,” she said.
Via: News
Home for Pets 'Victims of domestic violence'
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