Becoming a foster is easy.
Did you know nearly half of victim-survivors of domestic violence stay in abusive situations rather than leave their pets behind?
Minnesota Pet Coalition is working to fix that problem. This program relies on community members in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota to become foster homes and to provide transportation to pets in need, playing a crucial role in supporting victim-survivors leave their abusers.
We provide it all.
The program is FREE for both victim-survivors and foster homes.
All supplies and vetting are provided at no cost.
We have dog and cat trainers to help integrate foster animals into your home.
Opening your home
can save a life.
"We often hear from victim-survivors that they are wanting to leave an abusive situation but are concerned for the safety/well-being of their pets. Knowing there is immediate care available, even for a short period, can make all the difference in the world."
— Cornerstone's Day One MNAFAS program
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“When you’re going through something very traumatic like that, your pet kind of becomes your safety net. I knew I couldn’t leave them there because I was afraid [my abuser] would hold that against me and abuse them and do something to manipulate the situation so I’d come back.”
— Victim-survivor