CARL SARGEANT AM HIGHLIGHTS RSPCA PETRETREAT SCHEME
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, has attended a RSPCA briefing at the National Assembly for Wales on their PetRetreat scheme (Tuesday 21st October 2008).
PetRetreat is the RSPCA's information, advice and pet fostering service for families fleeing domestic abuse. PetRetreat operates a network of foster carers who can provide temporary homes for animals belonging to people who are fleeing from domestic abuse. PetRetreat was established after the RSPCA was approached by Womens Aid, an organisation that supports the women and children victims of domestic abuse, for advice and help about the other silent victims of domestic abuse - pets.
Mr Sargeant said: “Since its inception in 2002, PetRetreat has helped 500 families and 600 pets - all victims of domestic abuse. The service is so important because family pets are sometimes used as a tool to manipulate and control victims of domestic abuse. One of the reasons people do not leave their abusive partners for the safety of refuges is the fear of leaving their pets behind. Pets are used as a way of controlling the victim even further either by threatening to harm the animals if they leave, or by actually hurting the animal in front of the victim.
“I would urge anyone in this position to contact PetRetreat who will be able to offer help and advice. The RSPCA are also always looking for people who may be able to offer a temporary home to pets under this scheme. PetRetreat seeks homes for all kinds of animals – not just cats and dogs.”
To contact PetRetreat to seek help or talk about becoming an foster carer, please call 0300 123 8278, or email: petretreat@rspca.org.uk. For further information, see http://www.rspca.org.uk/.
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, has attended a RSPCA briefing at the National Assembly for Wales on their PetRetreat scheme (Tuesday 21st October 2008).
PetRetreat is the RSPCA's information, advice and pet fostering service for families fleeing domestic abuse. PetRetreat operates a network of foster carers who can provide temporary homes for animals belonging to people who are fleeing from domestic abuse. PetRetreat was established after the RSPCA was approached by Womens Aid, an organisation that supports the women and children victims of domestic abuse, for advice and help about the other silent victims of domestic abuse - pets.
Mr Sargeant said: “Since its inception in 2002, PetRetreat has helped 500 families and 600 pets - all victims of domestic abuse. The service is so important because family pets are sometimes used as a tool to manipulate and control victims of domestic abuse. One of the reasons people do not leave their abusive partners for the safety of refuges is the fear of leaving their pets behind. Pets are used as a way of controlling the victim even further either by threatening to harm the animals if they leave, or by actually hurting the animal in front of the victim.
“I would urge anyone in this position to contact PetRetreat who will be able to offer help and advice. The RSPCA are also always looking for people who may be able to offer a temporary home to pets under this scheme. PetRetreat seeks homes for all kinds of animals – not just cats and dogs.”
To contact PetRetreat to seek help or talk about becoming an foster carer, please call 0300 123 8278, or email: petretreat@rspca.org.uk. For further information, see http://www.rspca.org.uk/.
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