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.…