Pet Guardian
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- Category: Programs
Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
Pet Guardian, our partnership program with the YWCA of Schenectady, is for pets belonging to women affected by domestic violence. Pet Guardian provides a safe place for the animals while their owners are in transition to a new home. The goal of Pet Guardian is to enable victims to leave abusive situations by assuring them that their pets will be safe and well cared for.
Often, victims of domestic violence will not leave their homes for fear of what harm their pets may endure in their absence. Whether the abuse is physical or emotional in nature, it can have devastating long-term affects on the pet as well as the family. This program also provides basic veterinary care to these animals, including spay/neuter and vaccinations as needed, free of charge.
For more information about this program, please contact the YWCA directly at (518) 374-3386 or visit the YWCA website. You may also contact the APF at (518) 374-3944, ext. 121.
