Resources

June 23, 2025

Funding Opportunity - Red Rover: $500,000 Granted for Safe Housing

Red Rover has awarded 12 Safe Housing grants for a total of $557,087 in our first grant round of 2025! Six domestic violence (DV) shelters, three animal shelters, and three homeless shelters can create or expand programming for the pets of survivors and people experiencing homelessness. Learn how to apply!

February 11, 2025

PA Act 146 Flyer - Protection for Pets In Protection From Abuse Orders

This Act 146 overview has been developed by The Keystone Link Coalition, which aims to elevate awareness and enhance collaboration to prevent and interrupt cycles of violence against animals and humans.

February 6, 2025

Safe Havens For Pets

Safe havens for pets are sheltering services available to help individuals experiencing domestic violence place their companion animals out of harm's way so that they may seek safety for themselves. The Safe Havens for Pets directory was established by AWI in 2011 to help people connect with these resources. Search for Safe Havens near you.

January 19, 2024

Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis

Imagine being subjected to domestic violence in your home, wanting to escape -- but there's no place you can go that will accept a beloved pet. That's the gut-wrenching situation facing too many victims of domestic abuse, according to a new data review spanning 27 years.