Finding an alternative
I'm in an abusive relationship
If you’re a dog owner experiencing domestic abuse, you may feel unable to leave your situation because of your dog. That’s because many refuges can’t accept pets. We're here to make sure your dog is one less thing to worry about, so you can take the next step.
Freedom is our specialist dog fostering service, here to support you. The service is completely free and confidential. If you choose to use our service, we’ll find your dog a loving foster home where they'll be cared for by one of our dedicated volunteers. We'll keep you updated on how they're doing, until you're settled and ready to have them back.
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Refuge
Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.
Freedom
Freedom is our specialist service. We’ve supported thousands of dogs and their owners to find freedom from domestic abuse. If you plan to find safety but are unable to take your dog with you, our confidential dog fostering service may be able to help
This didn't work for me, what's next?
We know this is a tough decision, and we won’t judge you for needing to find your dog a new home. Sometimes, asking us for help is the most responsible thing you can do for your dog.
We will do everything we can but in some circumstances, we won’t be able to take a dog. If that’s the case, we’ll be honest with you about it. We'll always offer advice and help you make alternative arrangements if we can.
If you need to return a dog you've rehomed from us please see our post-adoption support advice for next steps.
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