Safe Havens for Pets
Search a national directory of shelters and programs that help survivors with pets through co-housing, foster care, boarding, or other safe arrangements.
Search Safe HavensConfidential help for people and pets
You should not have to leave your pet behind.
These programs can help with pet-friendly shelter, confidential safety planning, temporary boarding, foster care, and veterinary needs while you get somewhere safe.
Start with the closest match
Pet safety resources
Programs have different rules and availability. A domestic violence advocate may need to contact some programs for you.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Advocates provide confidential safety planning, crisis support, and local referrals, including planning for pets.
Plan for safety with a petRedRover Safe Escape
May pay for short-term pet boarding and needed vaccinations while a survivor enters a domestic violence shelter. A shelter advocate must apply.
See Safe Escape guidelinesSAF-T Shelters
Find domestic violence shelters with programs designed to help families stay safely together with their pets.
Find a SAF-T shelterOnly if it is safe
Gather what you can.
- Vaccination and veterinary records
- Medication, food, leash, carrier, and a familiar comfort item
- License, microchip, adoption, or ownership records
- A recent photo of your pet and a photo of you together
- A trusted contact who could help transport or temporarily care for your pet