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If you are fleeing domestic violence and you live in the Greater London or Yorkshire areas then you will be able to access the Freedom Project. We temporarily place your dog with an experienced volunteer foster carer who will care for him in their own home. Your dog will be reunited with you when you are in a position to have them back. During the foster placement we will provide all pet food and veterinary treatment free of charge.
"Knowing that my dog is being cared for by Dogs Trust Freedom Project has made things a lot easier for me and my children. It has been a really stressful time for us, but being able to leave my violent partner and knowing my pet will be safe and cared for was a huge relief". - Freedom Project Client
If you need to use our service please telephone us or ask your refuge worker to contact us.
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Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 5.00pm but there is an answer machine to leave messages out of hours.
If you are and have not already obtained advice you should phone the 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on:
Dogs in homes with domestic violence are often targets of abuse. In several recent studies of women entering refuges for protection against domestic violence, nearly half reported that their pets had been threatened, injured, or killed by their partners. Dogs Trust is a member of the The LINKS Group, a coalition to develop understanding of the link between domestic violence and mistreatment of animals as well as the problems faced by victims of domestic violence.