Anyone can be impacted by family violence, regardless of situation, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or culture.
Family violence is considered to be any form of abuse, mistreatment or neglect that a child or adult experiences from a family member, or from someone with whom they have an intimate relationship.
Family violence includes many different forms of physical and emotional abuse, as well as neglect carried out by family members or intimate partners. It may include a single act of violence, or a number of acts that form a pattern of abuse.
Family violence can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences for victims and for those who see or hear the violence.
What We Do
Most individuals who own companion animals are unable to focus on their own safety and security until they know that their companion animal will be safe.
By helping pet owners navigate crisis situations, the Alberta SPCA’s Pet Safekeeping Program strives to fill the service gap between the intersection of human social services and animal welfare in Alberta, thus ensuring Alberta SPCA’s Mission to protect, promote, and enhance the well-being of animals in Alberta.
How can the Pet Safekeeping Program Help?
The Pet Safekeeping Program provides various services to pet owners in crisis, including but not limited to:
Resources
We have resources for pet owners, students, professionals, community members, and more. We encourage you to look through the different sections below to find information best suited to your situation.