We discovered news of a new safe haven currently under construction in Minnesota. It was amazing. When it opens, it will be the first facility of its kind in the Twin Cities area. And it definitely seems like a necessary resource.
I was surprised to hear that this is the first of its kind in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. It's also sad about the statistics I read, but more on that later.
Before you proceed, if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788.
Home for domestic violence victims and their pets
The location, called Harriet's Pet Haven, will be a safe haven for domestic violence victims and their pets. Yes, there are no pet-friendly domestic violence shelters in the Twin Cities yet.
However, there is one in St. Cloud as well. This is done through Anna Marie's Alliance, so please contact them if you would like a safe space for you and your pet before Harriet's Pet Haven opens.
The fluffy tabby cat paws on his hands are cute. Friendship with pets. Gray striped cat. Step on your feet with your nails. animal welfare.
Harriet's Pet Haven is currently raising funds to build and operate the shelter. If you are interested or able, you can learn more and donate through Give MN.
As of this writing, they have raised over $8,000 and their goal is to raise $50,000.
Harriet's Pet Heaven
Harriet's Pet Haven, operated through Minneapolis-based Tubman, “helps people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced relationship violence, sexual exploitation, homelessness, mental and chemical health issues, and other trauma. “We will support those who have it.” ”
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The new shelter can house up to eight dogs and eight cats for up to 30 days to give their owners time to decide what to do next and where to go.
It will also offer “24-hour monitoring, regular veterinary care, enriched areas for family and pet interaction, and outdoor running for exercise and rejuvenation.”
Many victims are unable to leave the scene because of their pets.
From the Give MN campaign, we learned that “almost half of domestic violence survivors delay leaving home because they fear for their pets' safety, and nearly one in four end up returning to an abusive situation.” I did.
That's very sad and scary. Of course, you don't want anything to happen to your pet, but they also need to be able to take care of themselves. That's why this new shelter is so important and so exciting.
Again, if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788.
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