Qld gives fur baby victims of domestic violence a million-dollar boost
Domestic violence is a curse on humanity - and our animal companions too. Photo: Getty
A program that looks after the pets of people fleeing domestic violence has received a $1 million funding boost.
Pets in Crisis provides emergency accommodation and vet care for animals until they can be reunited with their owners.
On Saturday, the Queensland government committed $1.04m to the service over five years.
Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said many perpetrators used threats against pets or actual harm to control their partners and it could be hard to find emergency accommodation that also welcomed animals.
“For many animal lovers, pets are part of the family unit and we want to ensure no one feels they need to stay in an abusive situation in order to protect them,” she said.
Pets in Crisis is a partnership between RSPCA and DVConnect.
RSPCA chief executive Darren Maier said demand for the program had increased over the past year and guaranteed funding provided certainty.
-AAP
