Comments on: Can Helping Pets Benefit Domestic Violence Victims? Blog the Change for Animals

By: Clowie

Clowie — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:34:07 +0000

It must be a weight lifted from M’s shoulders to see her dogs safe and looked after. There must be so many others feeling trapped because they want to do the best for their animals.

By: Clowie

Clowie — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:32:06 +0000

In reply to Mike Webster. Yeah! Who knew Labs are into food?

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:41:49 +0000

I haven’t been online much the past few days, but I wanted to play catch up and figured I’d find out just who “Mr. Handsome” was.

Now, after reading this, I just have to say: Pamela, you rock.

That was so kind of you to allow the dogs to stay with you and to allow this woman to come visit them regularly. I hope she gets her life in order soon, but nice to know her pups are in good hands in the meantime. I bet she appreciates it more than you might ever know.

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:12:18 +0000

I’m working backwards obviously! I don’t generally participate in Blog The Change because I can never think of a topic that isn’t ‘preaching to the converted’ but you’ve managed to come up with one 🙂 It’s awesome that some places are not only becoming aware of the women with pets who are affected by DV but are also doing something to help. I can’t think of a better reason to foster either. Best of luck to M on getting things sorted so she can be together with Mr H and LPB soon.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:27:38 +0000

What a wonderful post! It’s obvious that those pups are loved and well taken care of – it’s so awesome that you are able to help their mom! Thank you for all you do!!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 20:47:36 +0000

hi, great post! check out allie philips list of domestic violence shelters that house pets. http://alliephillips.com/saf-tprogram/saf-t-shelters/. allie is a lawyer who saw a need for shelters for domestic violence victims and their pets. i was in this situation many years ago and know first hand the trauma. she has a manual oh how to start a shelter of this type if you or someone you know is interested.

By: Mike Webster

Mike Webster — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:12:34 +0000

In reply to Pamela. From the Husband: HEY! HOW WAS I to know that the Chocolate Lab we have come to know as “Mr. Handsome” had a taste for NUTMEG and ALLSPICE? REALLY. . .

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:04:38 +0000

In reply to Beth | Daily Dog Tag. Well said, Beth. You're so right: "a person shouldn’t have to choose between pets and safety."

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:03:28 +0000

In reply to Dawn.

Thanks for pointing the Rose Brooks story out to me. It’s amazing that the woman’s dog probably did save her from injury or worse. Glad the shelter staff were willing to step outside of their normal routines to do something so important.

BTW, I’m happy to see relevant links. To anyone else who’s interested, you’ll find the story here: http://www.rosebrooks.org/news-shelter-welcomes-pets.html

By: Beth | Daily Dog Tag

Beth | Daily Dog Tag — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:49:27 +0000

This post brought tears to my eyes because a person shouldn’t have to choose between pets and safety. Thank goodness there are people who are able to foster and help out like you do! Hopefully more safe houses for domestic violence victims will become pet friendly too!