Safe Haven for Pets of Domestic Violence Survivors

Because of your generosity, Project Keep Me continues to do exactly what it was created to do: keep people and their pets together during times of crisis. What began as a program to support survivors of domestic violence remains a critical safety net for those fleeing abuse. At the same time, we are seeing a growing and urgent need among veterans seeking in-patient treatment and stability during periods of transition.

Project Keep Me provides temporary care for pets when their people are facing circumstances that make it unsafe or impossible to care for them in the moment. With your support, we remove one of the most heartbreaking barriers to seeking help. No one should have to delay treatment, remain in an unsafe situation, or give up a beloved companion because there is nowhere for their pet to go.

In recent months, we have seen a significant increase in the number of veterans accessing the program. The need for Project Keep Me continues to grow, and your support makes it possible for us to respond when the call comes in. Every gift helps provide safe shelter, food, and veterinary care for pets whose families are working to rebuild their lives.

As we approach year end, we are grateful for the community that makes this program possible. Your support ensures that survivors can reach safety, veterans can pursue treatment, and beloved companions can remain part of the journey forward. Together, we are protecting more than pets. We are protecting families.

Thanks to your support, Project Keep Me continues to provide assistance for those facing unthinkable challenges—ensuring that no one has to choose between their own safety and the well-being of their pet.

Recently, we were contacted by an attorney and domestic violence advocate on behalf of a veteran who had fled an abusive situation in another state. Homeless and in crisis, the veteran and their two dogs had been surviving by camping in national parks, where they could stay for free due to veteran status. Now in our area seeking housing and employment, they needed urgent help to keep their beloved dogs safe during this difficult transition.

Through Project Keep Me, we were able to welcome both dogs into our care, providing temporary shelter, food, and veterinary support as needed. By stepping in, we not only kept these pets safe but also gave their owner the chance to focus on rebuilding their life without the devastating choice of surrendering them.

This case highlights how critical and far-reaching Project Keep Me has become. What began as a program for survivors of domestic violence is now also serving veterans in crisis—thanks to your generosity. Together, we are keeping families together and offering hope when it is needed most.