Abusers use everything at their
disposal to terrorize and control those they batter - including the family
pet, often threatening to harm or kill an animal if the domestic violence
survivor dares leave. We are now in the worst of it as incidents of domestic violence increase exponentially with the start of footbal season and extreme heat - both occuring right now!
Since the mid 1990s spcaLA’s Animal Safety Net (ASN)™
provides a safe refuge for the domestic violence survivors’ pets,
free-of-charge, so that they may leave a dangerous situation without fear for
their animals’ lives. Unfortunately, there is great demand for this help and we must expand these services.
There are 3 ways to help us help these human and animal victims, one of which is to help us win a contest!
1. Vote.
Help spcaLA earn $100,000 to help expand ASN in the LA2050
Challenge - with enough votes between now and November 3, 2015, we can
make LA a safer place to live.
2. Donate.
Help survivors of domestic violence and their pets right now. Make a special,
one-time donation.
Where domestic violence is present,
child, elder and animal abuse usually are too. If animal abuse is suspected,
spcaLA investigates, gathers forensic evidence, and builds a case against the
abuser. While under our care, animals receive veterinary treatment,
vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery. Families remain in contact with their
pets through photos and updates until they are safely out of the shelter and
reunited.
At its core, ASN gives domestic
violence survivors peace of mind. The comfort in knowing their adored pet is
protected and cared for helps survivors escape, persevere, and begin building
safer, healthier lives.
*If you don’t already have one, you
will need to create a Good account using your email or Facebook in order to
vote. Just one vote per account between now and November 3, 2015 at 12pm. More info.
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A blog by spcaLA president, Madeline Bernstein
Oct 20, 2015
Please help spcaLA fund our much needed domestic violence program
Labels:
ASN,
Domestic violence
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