Pets and Women's Shelters

Pets and Women's Shelters

Domestic violence affects countless women and children every year but the often overlooked and silent victims of conflict in the home are pets. Allie Phillips, Vice President of Public Policy at American Humane and founder of the Pets and Women's Shelter (PAWS) programs talks to us about the critical importance of addressing the needs of owners and their pets as they escape abuse together.

Domestic violence affects countless women and children every year but the often overlooked and silent victims of conflict in the home are pets. Allie Phillips, Vice President of Public Policy at American Humane and founder of the Pets and Women's Shelter (PAWS) programs talks to us about the critical importance of addressing the needs of owners and their pets as they escape abuse together.

Guests

Allie Phillips

Vice President of Public Policy, American Humane

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