Hear Their Voices
Domestic abuse survivors have an important story to tell. Their resilience, strength, and courage shines through with every word. Hear what it means for survivors and their pets to be able to escape and heal together.
Celina’s Story
Celina, a domestic abuse survivor, describes the challenges she faced during her escape.
Words of Hope and Healing
Hear from domestic abuse survivors and donors in their own words.
Feeling Proud
“I wasn’t expecting I wouldn’t be able to bring Princess. And that was heartbreaking, especially for the kids. I feel proud just knowing other families will be able to keep their pets…that’s just awesome. Because for us, Princess was everything.”
– Domestic Abuse Survivor
Finding Peace
“As a survivor of domestic violence, seeing this brings me peace, knowing there are people out there who want to help us.”
– Domestic Abuse Survivor and Purple Leash Project Donor
Making A Difference
“Currently working in veterinary medicine, I have been profoundly impacted by DV cases. It is one of the most heartbreaking scenarios I face in the field. The Purple Leash Project is a great way towards making a difference in the lives of those who silently suffer.”
– Purple Leash Project Donor
A Heartfelt Thank You
“Thank you for helping to keep these families together. I greatly admire those who have the strength and courage to get out of such a relationship. I hope for the day when the Purple Leash Project is no longer needed.”
– Purple Leash Project Donor
Help That Transforms Lives
Hear from Purple Leash Project Grant Recipients
So Grateful
“We are so grateful for the generous donation from RedRover + Purina’s Purple Leash Project for our pet shelter. We receive the heartbreaking calls to our crisis line nearly every day. Too often, victims will stay in a violent situation because their local shelter can’t take pets. They put themselves at risk and stay in order to keep their pets from being harmed. The gift will help us keep all who are members of the family fleeing abusive households safe.”
– Sharon K. Robertson, President and CEO of YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Keeping Families and Pets Together
“Thanks to the amazing work of RedRover + Purina’s Purple Leash Project, we can now keep families and their beloved pets together during tough times. Their generosity has given us the opportunity to transform our emergency shelter into a haven where families and their beloved pets can find safety, solace, and support together.”
– A Safe Place, IL
An Incredible Partner
“RedRover + Purina’s Purple Leash Project has been an incredible supporter and partner to Sojourner Center and its Pet Companion Shelter Program. With their support, our capacity to help domestic violence survivors and their pets will nearly double. And we will increase our capacity to help families staying at other shelters who need a place for their pets to heal. We are grateful this project ensures that when women, children, and pets are not safe in their own home, they have Sojourner Center.”
– Julie Peterson, Co-Director of Sojourner Center
Together We Can Provide One Million Safe Nights
Help domestic abuse survivors and their pets escape and heal together.