
10/15/2025
Pets are family, too. That’s why many individuals affected by domestic violence are unwilling to seek safety if they’re not able to bring their pets along.
Unfortunately, that means many of those people end up unhoused, often with their pets in tow. In fact, domestic violence is the #1 cause of homelessness for women.
In recognition of the connection between homelessness and domestic violence, the Safe Havens for Pets directory was expanded earlier this year to include resources for both survivors of domestic violence and those facing housing insecurity—because no matter what challenges people and pets face, everyone deserves a safe haven.
Visit our searchable directory to locate resources or learn more about how your organization can be listed in our Safe Haven for Pets directory at safehavensforpets.org.