The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Pet Ownership

A significant proportion of individuals experience domestic abuse, with one in three women and one in four men being affected in their lifetime. Notably, many survivors postpone leaving abusive situations due to the inability to bring their pets along. This highlights a crucial barrier faced by survivors, emphasizing the emotional bond between people and their pets, and the role pets play in their healing and recovery. The Purple Leash Project initiated by Purina aims to address this issue by increasing the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters, thus allowing survivors to escape together with their beloved animals.