Saskatchewan SPCA, Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS), and STOPS to Violence undertook a project to study the feasibility of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters and to develop guidance for domestic violence shelters to welcome pets. The project included consultation with domestic violence shelters, including pet-friendly shelters in other provinces, and the development of a business plan, considering costs and partnerships. This session will share key learnings relevant to the development of partnerships and pet-friendly domestic violence shelters.

Key Learnings

1. Building/infrastructure considerations for domestic violence shelters to safely house pets along with survivors.
2. Financial considerations for domestic violence shelters to safely house pets along with survivors.
3. How to develop effective partnerships between animal welfare and domestic violence organizations, with the goal of sheltering people and pets together