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Domestic Abuse Awareness Through Art

Through expressions, including an inspiring new statue titled Courageous Together, Purina is raising awareness of the need to create more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters. Forty-eight percent of domestic abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pets with them. As Courageous Together depicts, the opportunity for survivors and pets to escape and heal together can make all the difference.

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Raising Awareness for Domestic Abuse Survivors & Their Pets Through Art

Purina joined forces with renowned artist Kristen Visbal to bring to life a future the Purple Leash Project is aiming to shape. The statues, titled Courageous Together, were was unveiled in New York City and will be making their way around the country in 2024 to raise awareness of why pets are a crucial part of the conversation around domestic violence.

Kristen’s Inspiration

“The widespread impact of domestic violence is evidenced by startling, somber statistics,” Visbal said. “Through the creation of these sculptures portraying the bravery and bond between people and their pets, we hope to inspire survivors to walk away with courage and their pets in tow.

“I want everyone—directly or indirectly affected—to join in support of the cause to ensure more places exist where survivors and pets can take the first step away from their abuser and toward a brighter future, together.”

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For help, call the domestic violence hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or VisitTHEHOTLINE.ORG