SafePet Program - Become a Foster Parent

SafePet was established in 2003 by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association to assist women leaving abusive partners by providing temporary housing for their pets.  The program matches volunteer pet foster parents -- who register through veterinary clinics in Ontario -- with the pets of abused women (and their children) who are seeking safety in women's shelters but don't have anywhere to leave their pets.

48% of surveyed Ontario women who had left their abusive partner said that their pets delayed their decision to leave.  61% of women also stated that their partners had brutalized or killed a pet in the past.  The SafePet program gives these women the peace of mind to know that their pets will be well cared for during this difficult transition, and helps to encourage them to remove themselves and their children from potentially dangerous situations.

We are very proud to be part of the OVMA SafePet program, and are actively looking for volunteers who would be interested in becoming foster parents.  If you would like more information on becoming a foster parent, please contact us.