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| Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area - SafeHaven   |
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| The SafeHaven program provides
short-term emergency housing for dogs and cats owned by individuals or
families in crisis within Central PA who are staying at a participating
domestic violence shelter. The dogs and cats are cared for by foster
families under the supervision of Humane Society of Harrisburg Area's
medical and animal care staff.
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| York County SPCA - SafePet Program  |
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| The York County SPCA partnered with ACCESS York and Safe Home of Hanover to provide temporary shelter for pets of domestic abuse victims. Almost all shelters will accept women and their children but virtually none will accept pets. Most victims of abuse will not leave their pets behind and remain in a dangerous, life-threatening situation. The York County SPCA relieves this burden for victims so they do not have to worry about leaving their pets behind or risking harm to themselves by returning to feed or check on their pet. The pet is placed in a loving foster home and the York County SPCA provides any necessary veterinary care and vaccinations. The SafePet Program has been expanded to include the American Red Cross to assist displaced families due to catastrophes such as floods and fires.
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| PetNet: Foster housing for pets in need |
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| When disaster strikes, whether it is a house fire, a personal
catastrophe, domestic violence, or a hurricane, pet owners are often
faced with an unthinkable dilemma: choosing between their own safety
and that of their family or abandoning a beloved family pet. Thanks to
the Humane Society of Berks County’s PetNet program, that decision can
be made a little easier.
PetNet was originally
formed as a way to help victims of domestic violence flee their abusers
by providing foster care to pets who could not be taken into domestic
violence shelters. Since then the program has expanded to help the
pets of owners who are temporarily in need of emergency housing for a
variety of reasons.
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