According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 71% of pet owning women entering shelters reported that their abuser threatened or harmed family pets.
Rose Brooks is a domestic violence shelter in Kansas City that has been operating a pet shelter and pet-friendly housing in their facility since 2012.
Recently, the organization has worked with Wayside Waifs, an area animal rescue, and the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine to provide preventative health care to pets in Rose Brooks’ facility, such as immunizations, check-ups and more…