To work together to break the cycle of abuse against people and animals in Pennsylvania
Making Pennsylvanians aware of the link between animal and human abuse.
Providing valuable information & resources to aid in breaking the cycle
Promoting prevention and intervention in order to break the cycle.
This Act 146 overview has been developed by The Keystone Link Coalition, which aims to elevate awareness and enhance collaboration to prevent and interrupt cycles of violence against animals and humans.
Safe havens for pets are sheltering services available to help individuals experiencing domestic violence place their companion animals out of harm's way so that they may seek safety for themselves. The Safe Havens for Pets directory was established by AWI in 2011 to help people connect with these resources. Search for Safe Havens near you.
Imagine being subjected to domestic violence in your home, wanting to escape -- but there's no place you can go that will accept a beloved pet. That's the gut-wrenching situation facing too many victims of domestic abuse, according to a new data review spanning 27 years.
