Negotiate with a local pet boarding facility about a no fee or reduced rate for people who are in crisis then refer or take people there when they need help.

Before letting it mix in with your pets, be sure it’s been tested and vaccinated. All that’s required is a separate space – like a bathroom or laundry room – where the pet can stay for a few days while getting acclimated.

Offer to provide a temporary foster home for their pet while they get the help they need.

If there’s a pet parent in your life who needs to get away from a violent spouse, requires residential drug / alcohol rehabilitation, or is currently homeless here are some ways you can help them: But there are several things you can do to help someone in this situation.

But it can also be a barrier that makes moving forward difficult. The presence of a pet in the life of someone in crisis is a good thing, a comforting thing. In fact, almost half of women suffering domestic violence who have pets report that they put off entering a shelter because they were concerned about leaving their pet behind, according to the University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection. On an even more serious note, can you imagine leaving your beloved family dog with an abusive spouse so you could flee to safety? And for those who live in their car, leaving a pet inside is unwise and sometimes illegal in many climates.

Have you ever wondered where a homeless job searcher would keep their pet while looking for work? Showing up for an interview with a birdcage in hand probably doesn’t make a good first-impression. In many cases, their animal companion might be their closest friend, the only one left who hasn’t mistreated, judged or rejected them. It’s a common sight in many cities: homeless men and women with a dog on a leash or a cat curled up on the blanket beside them.

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