Protecting Pets In Domestic Violence

When Ariana called us from Hungary she was desperate to leave her husband. His verbal abuse, insults and criticism had turned into pushing, hitting and and finally strangulation. Ariana was certain she would not be alive in a week if we didn't help her get out. Arana also wanted to take her kitten, Samson, and her guinea pig, Delilah, with her back to the USA.

We immediately helped Ariana come up with a safety plan that allowed her to get out of the house with Samson & Delilah. We had never relocated a guinea pig before, but Ariana's case manager, Julie, was able to find out all the necessary actions and documentation necessary to bring both Samson and Delilah back home.

Because of donations like yours to our Protecting Pets in Domestic Violence 2015, Ariana, Samson & Delilah are home, safe and sound.

Thank you so much for understanding how important pets are to domestic violence survivors!

The AODVC Team

Oracle is just one of the pets you have helped so far this year escape violence in a foreign country and come home with their human mom.

Oracle is the beloved Calico kitty of Marcie. Marcie adopted Oracle in Spain in 2013 when she began teaching English. Marcie met a man from Spain, fell in love, and he moved into her apartment last last year. As the months past he became very abusive towards Marcie. Marcie called AODVC and we safety planned getting Marcie and Oracle back to the USA safely.

Because of donations like yours, we were able to pay for Oracle's veterinary certifications, a crate for Oracle on the plane and food. Oracle and Marcie are living with Marcie's parents. Oracle is slowly adjusting to life in the USA.

Thank you for believing in protecting pets in violent homes! The AODVC team.