There are many organizations available to help, whether you’re looking for information on how to bring your pet with you when you leave or are in need of immediate shelter. Contact us at any time or see the links below for more information.
Pet Safe Policy Packages (PSPP)
- Domestic violence shelters may want to start a pet program to support survivors with pets, but may not know where to begin. Each shelter is unique in terms of their community, clients, resources, space, and so on. In recognition of this need, Warm Hearts developed Pet Safe Policy Packages.
- Each of the four packages contain all the documents to get a pet program off the ground, including intake forms, internal pet policies, agreements with community agencies, and pet resume templates to name a few.
- The documents are all available in Word to facilitate editing for your specific needs, and placement on agency letterhead where needed. The documents in each package have been legally vetted in their current form.
Important Links To Help You and Your Pet Find Safety
If you need emergency shelter, are just starting to look into shelter options for yourself and your pet, or are looking for help with providing your pet veterinary care, the links below will help you gather information. Of course, if you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
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For mental health and addiction support, Indigenous support, children and youth support, as well as support for your pet, the BC Society of Transition Houses Resource Page is a great starting point
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For the types of transitions houses and what to expect, click here
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The Homeless Prevention Program provides portable rent supplements and support services to individuals in identified at-risk groups facing homelessness
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ShelterSafe has a clickable map to find the shelter closest to you and connect you with support quickly
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Paws for Hope is a BC-based foundation dedicated to helping the most vulnerable animals receive the vet care they need
