RSPCA Programs
1. Safe Beds for Pets Program
The Safe
Beds for Pets Program was established to provide
temporary housing for pets of people who are seeking refuge from domestic
violence and to address the link between animal and human abuse and child
protection.
The Safe
Beds Program is not a long-term solution to the
housing of the pet, but it gives domestic violence victims peace of mind and
allows them to secure their own safety and make arrangements for the
future.
The RSPCA strongly believes in the mental, emotional
and physical benefits of the relationships between people and pets. In the case
of a person who finds themselves homeless, their pet is often the only positive
thing in their lives during a time of uncertainty and disadvantage.
It’s research has found that people facing homelessness place great value on the relationships they have with their animals, and that the idea of having to “give up” their pet/s is a cause of major distress to people who are already suffering hardship.
It’s research has found that people facing homelessness place great value on the relationships they have with their animals, and that the idea of having to “give up” their pet/s is a cause of major distress to people who are already suffering hardship.
The RSPCA wants to provide a range of community
outreach services for homeless pets and their people to help them remain
together while they get back on their feet, and to be as healthy and happy as
they can be.
- Access to Food for Pets
- Emergency Boarding and Foster Care
- Access to Veterinary Services
- Education
- Outreach Services
- Temporary foster accommodation and/or emergency boarding of the pet should the owner require medical treatment, respite or other assistance
- Assistance with veterinary treatment at the RSPCA Sydney Vet Hospital
- Assistance with pet grooming
- Home visits to assist the elderly with basic pet care
It's common practice for the
perpetrator of domestic violence to lure family members back home by
threatening to harm the pet.
With the Safe Beds for Pets Program families can now leave domestic violence
situations and not fear for the safety of their pets.
Who’s eligible for Safe Beds for
Pets?
Safe Beds for Pets is specifically
designed to help victims of domestic violence. In most cases, these animals are
referred through to the RSPCA from a domestic violence counselling service.
For further information on this
innovative program visit: www.rspcansw.org.au/programs/safe_beds_for_pets
2. Living Ruff Program
Living Ruff Initiatives
3. Pets of Older Persons
The Pets
of Older Persons Program (POOPs) assists
socially isolated elderly people by offering assistance with their pets in
times of crisis. The POOPs Program aims to keep pets and their elderly owners
happy, healthy and together in their own homes for as long as possible.
POOPs was
established by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) at St Joseph’s Hospital
Auburn in 2003 to temporarily care for the pets of elderly people who were
admitted to hospital. The RSPCA became involved to provide assistance with
veterinary care and emergency boarding.
POOPs is
based in Sydney but assists clients throughout NSW whenever possible through
RSPCA NSW Shelters and Branches.
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