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IF MY PARTNER HARMS AN ANIMAL, WILL HE/SHE HURT ME?
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It is a possibility. It is a clear sign that a person can be violent if he/she
kicks, punches, throws or injures an animal in anyway. If your partner has hurt or seriously threatened your pet, you
may be in danger and should think about leaving.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY PET?
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It is very important to have an emergency plan for sheltering your pet, yourself and
your children when there is violence in the home.
WILL MY PET BE IN DANGER IN A SHELTERING PROGRAM?
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It is possible that a violent partner will come looking for your pet. It
is important that you do not tell anyone where your pet is located. Just like where you will be protected is a secret,
the place where your pet is located is also a secret. You may be discouraged from visiting your pet in his/her temporary
home to make sure you, your pet, and his/her temporary caretakers are safe.
DOES MY PET NEED TO BE CURRENT ON ALL
VACCINATIONS?
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Yes. Almost all veterinary clinics, kennels, groomers, and caretakers require
animals to be vaccinated. Helping Paws is no exception. If you do not have a copy of your pet's vaccination record,
the Sanctuary will assist you in getting a copy or in getting your pet vaccinated.
Keep vaccination and other veterinary records together in a safe place so you can take
them with you, if you need to leave home quickly. If you do have these records but know your pet has been
vaccinated, get a copy of these records from your veterinarian. If your pet is not current, make an appointment with
your veterinarian. Make sure the records are in YOUR name.
WHEN I MOVE MY PET TO SAFETY WHAT SHOULD I TAKE?
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If you are able to prepare for your pet's departure, try to have the following pet
items in a safe place and out of your partner's reach:
- Vaccination and medical records
- A collar and identification tags*
- A license that proves you own your animal
- Dog leashes
- Cat carriers*
- Medication, if any
- An information sheet on feeding schedules, medical conditions, pet's likes and dislikes, and any
possible behavior problems to give to a temporary caretaker
- Bowls, bedding, toys, grooming supplies, a blanket, etc.
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Do NOT use tags that identify the household you are leaving. If you don't have
a cat carrier, a pillow-case can work in an emergency. Unconfined cats are easily frightened and can escape so, carriers
are safer.
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