FaithPets!

FaithPets came about when I was looking for a way to use my profession to give back to the community.  It is estimated that 50% of women won't leave an abusive situation if they have to leave their pets behind. Often the abuser will threaten the pets to gain control over the victim. I wanted to find a way that their pets wouldn't be left behind.

I contacted Faith House of Acadiana, a crisis shelter for survivors of domestic violence, and met the amazing Sara Dore. She's incredibly Cajun, but more than that she's a child and pet advocate for Faith House, and she and I work together to help the furry, four-legged victims of domestic violence! We provide food, shelter, and basic veterinary preventative care. Many crisis shelters cannot accept pets, and we are happy to be able to keep these families together and safe.

We started out with a grant from Banfield Charitable Trust, but now we continue our program through donations. If yo'd like to help, please visit the Faith House of Acadiana website and indicate it's for FaithPets!