Passion for Pets, Pet Parents and Protection

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Passion for Pets, Pet Parents and Protection
The Care Gap
Pet abuse and domestic violence go hand in hand. According to the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, up to 40% of domestic violence victims do not
escape their abusers because they are concerned about what will happen to their
pets when they leave.
Currently, there are no domestic violence shelters in Maricopa County that allow
pets unless the pet is a service animal, leaving pet parents with the dreadful
decision to save themselves at the risk of their pet being abused, tortured or killed
or to not leave at all.
As Sojourner Center learned of the role that safeguarding pets plays in protecting
almost half of abused women, we knew we had to do more.
Our Solution
For pet owners impacted by domestic violence, Sojourner Center and its partner Lost
Our Home Pet Foundation are piloting the first concurrent pet shelter program in
Maricopa County at Sojourner Center. This program will be essential in providing a
comprehensive care continuum for the entire family and loving family pet.
The program will provide comfortable shelter, basic daily care, exercise for dogs and
cats, and special accommodations for other types of family pets such as birds and
fish. Pet therapy will be an important component of the program, allowing pets
a safe place to heal alongside their owners. A workforce readiness program will
prepare interested domestic violence survivors in a career working with
companion pets.
Key Statistics
•In 85% of homes where a woman or
child is being abused there is also a
pet that suffers abuse (Falk, 2004)
•Up to 71% of women with pets who
enter a shelter reported that their
abuser had injured, maimed, killed
or threatened the family pet (Facts
About Animal Abuse and Domestic
Violence, 2014)
•One study found that 85% of
women and 63% of children
reported incidents of pet abuse
after arriving at a shelter
(Ascione, 1997)
About Our Partners
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation
Founded in 2008, with a mission to ensure that all pets have loving homes when
families face major life challenges, and to rescue abandoned pets. In six years,
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation has rescued and provided homes for almost 3,000
pets, and have kept over 30 pets with their families through their Temporary Care
Program.
Supporters
The AKC Humane Fund, RedRover and PetSmart Corporation generously support
pet programs at Sojourner Center.
References
Falk, A. M. (2004, March 15). A Pet Column for the Week. Animal and domestic abuse: a sobering connection. Retrieved from http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/petcols_article_page.php?OLDPETCOLID=413
Facts About Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence (2014). Retrieved from http://www.americanhumane.org/
interaction/support-the-bond/fact-sheets/animal-abuse-domestic-violence.html
Ascione, F.R., Weber, C. V. & Wood, D. S. (1997). The abuse of animals and domestic violence: A national survey of shelters for women who are battered. Society & Animals, 5(3), 205-218.
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Sojour e r Pe t Sh e lt e r Wish list (Alp h ab e t ize d )
Item
Air purifying machines
Broom and dustpan
Buckets
Cat and dog treats
Cat carriers
Cat playpen
Cat trees (various sizes)
Clipboards ( 9 x 12)
Clipboards (6x9)
Computer Desk
Computer/monitor/keyboard/mouse
Copy paper
Dish soap
Disinfectant wipes (tubs)
Dog and cat toys
Dry cat and dog food (grain or corn free)
Drying rack for drying dishes
File folders (box)
Filing cabinet
Garden hose (100 ft)
Hand Disinfectant
Handheld broom/dustpan (small)
Harnesses
Hose splitter
Industrial size mop buckets
Kids play pools (1 very small, 1 regular
size)
Large wire dog crate
Leashes
Litter boxes (small)
Litter scoops
Quantity
3
4
4
5
Link to purchase
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6V59QI/ref=wl_it_dp
_v_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1V4QJDEM2T8ED&coli
id=IQQU9211HD2G7
https://www.ryanspet.com/M130
6
16
1
1
1
1
4
1
4
1
10
6
http://www.amazon.com/Folding-Crate-Cage-KennelTray/dp/B004G4W2I4/ref=sr_1_6?s=petsupplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1427615356&sr=16&keywords=dog+crate
http://www.amazon.com/Dosckocil-Petmate-CDS22000KittenAssorted/dp/B007TTYF38/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qi
d=1427734395&sr=8-2&keywords=small+cat+box
Lockable medicine cabinet
Miscellaneous office supply: pens,
stapler, staples, paper clips binder clips,
etc
1
Mop bucket
4
Mops
Muzzels (various sizes of medium and
large)
Office and misc chairs (wipable, not
fabric)
Office chair (for desk)
Paper towels
4
Park Bench
Pee pads
Pet beds
Pet Bowls
Pet food bin for dry food (large)
Printer/scanner/fax (all in one)
Rolling hose holder
Scoopable cat litter
Scratching posts
Scrubbing pads
Shade sails
Shelving unit - 4- 5 shelves (plastic - used
to dry off clean litter boxes and supplies
outside)
Sofa (loveseat size) that is wipable
Sponges
Squirt bottles
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RubbermaidCommercial-Products-35-qt-Wavebrake-Mop-BucketWringer-1887305/204643189
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RubbermaidCommercial-Products-24-White-Cotton-Mop-FG-U71628-WHI/100348088
4
1
4
http://www.amazon.com/Outsunny-Modern-OutdoorPatio-Garden/dp/B00KHA64P8/ref=sr_1_10?s=lawngarden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427667641&sr=110&keywords=park+bench+outdoor
2
1
1
3
http://www.costco.com/Coolaroo-Ready-to-Hang-ShadeSail-13%27-Triangle.product.100090440.html?catalogId=10701&key
word=shade+sail&langId=-1&storeId=10301&refine=
1
1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SVSH9Q/ref=wl_it_d
p_v_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1V4QJDEM2T8ED&c
oliid=IJ5PP91EZBUDJ&psc=1
Stainless steel table
Step stool (2-3 step)
Towels and small blankets (used is fine)
Trash bags (13 gallons)
1
1
Trash can with lid (13 gallon)
5
Trash can with wheels
Water jugs
Wet floor signs
White board (about 2.5' x 3.5')
White Vinegar
Whiteboards w/markers (approx. 6" x 8"
)
1
5
2
5
X-pen
Zip ties (medium size)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DBQ0D8/r
ef=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_
rd_s=lpo-top-stripe1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001TMEX7E&pf_rd_m=A
TVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=189FRQR0BY382S3EZ
B02
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hefty-13-galPolypropylene-Premium-Touch-Lid-Wastebasket-HFT5200075169/205484185
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Trashmaster-32-GallonTrash-Can-with-Wheels/23598269
16
3
http://www.amazon.com/SmithBuilt-Premium-8-PanelBlack-Exercise/dp/B00EF2YAEQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=petsupplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1427609879&sr=16&keywords=x-pens