safe, together

For people who experience domestic violence, the bond with a pet can be a lifeline, bringing emotional support, companionship and even physical protection. So it’s no surprise that as many as 65 percent of domestic violence victims are unable to escape their abuser because they’re worried about their pet. Thanks to the Purple Leash Project—a partnership between the nonprofit RedRover and the pet food company Purina—fewer survivors will be faced with that impossible choice.

We talked to , CEO and president of RedRover, and , director of shelter and housing services for Safe Voices, about how the Purple Leash Project is building safe spaces