Gwinnett County drive collects pets supplies for domestic violence victims

The Brief

  • Gwinnett County Solicitor General’s Office donates pet supplies to Ahimsa House.
  • New Georgia law allows pets to be included in protective orders for domestic violence survivors.
  • Ahimsa House says it needs more foster families to help animals escape abuse situations.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. A local shelter received a boost Wednesday with boxes of toys, food, and other supplies for pets belonging to domestic violence victims.

What we know:

The donations came from the Gwinnett County Solicitor General’s Office, which launched the “Dog Days of Summer” drive to benefit Ahimsa House. The Atlanta-based nonprofit is the only organization in Georgia dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence escape abuse with their pets.

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