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The study also revealed that 33 per cent of these female pet owners, who were now living in crisis accommodation, had delayed leaving their violent relationship because of concerns for their pet’s welfare. Through our Domestic Violence program, RSPCA NSW aims to offer practical solutions for pet owners leaving situations of domestic violence. We safely house and care for their pets, allowing them time to find safe refuge for themselves, with the aim of reuniting them with their beloved pet as soon as possible. Services of our Domestic Violence program include:temporary foster accommodation and/or emergency pet boarding financial assistance for veterinary treatment financial assistance with impound fees financial assistance with transport fees This community program was previously known as Safe Beds for Pets. For more information please contact the RSPCA Community Programs helpline (02) 9782 4408. The helpline operates Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. During weekends and public holidays contact the RSPCA Contact Centre on (02) 9770 7555. Are you requesting assistance for yourself or someone else?* Myself Someone else How do you know this person?*E.g. friend, social worker, guardian etc.Name* First name Last name Email* Phone NumberIs it safe to contact you at any time?* Yes No If we can't reach you, can we leave a voicemail?* Yes No. I'll call you back when I can When is a safe time to contact you?If it isn't safe for us to contact you, please contact the RSPCA Community Programs helpline (02) 9782 4408 when you are safe to do so.Please select your local council*Please selectAlbury City CouncilArmidale Regional CouncilAuburn City CouncilBallina Shire CouncilBalranald Shire CouncilBathurst Regional CouncilBayside CouncilBega Valley Shire CouncilBellingen Shire CouncilBerrigan Shire CouncilBlacktown City CouncilBland Shire CouncilBlayney Shire CouncilBlue Mountains City CouncilBogan Shire CouncilBombala CouncilBourke Shire CouncilBrewarrina Shire CouncilBroken Hill City CouncilBurwood CouncilByron Shire CouncilCabonne CouncilCamden CouncilCampbelltown City CouncilCanterbury-Bankstown CouncilCarrathool Shire CouncilCentral Coast CouncilCentral Darling Shire CouncilCessnock City CouncilCity of Canada Bay CouncilCity of Lithgow CouncilCity of Parramatta CouncilClarence Valley CouncilCobar Shire CouncilCoffs Harbour City CouncilCoolamon Shire CouncilCoonamble Shire CouncilCootai-Gundagai Regional CouncilCouncil of the City of SydneyCowra Shire CouncilCumberland CouncilDubbo Regional CouncilDungog Shire CouncilEdward River CouncilEurobodalla Shire CouncilFairfield City CouncilFederation CouncilForbes Shire CouncilGeorges River CouncilGilgandra Shire CouncilGlen Innes Severn CouncilGoulburn Mulwaree CouncilGreater Hume Shire CouncilGreater Taree City CouncilGriffith City CouncilGunnedah Shire CouncilGwydir Shire CouncilHawkesbury City CouncilHay Shire CouncilHilltop CouncilHolroyd City CouncilInner West CouncilInverell Shire CouncilJunee Shire CouncilKempsey Shire CouncilKu-ring-gai CouncilKyogle CouncilLachlan Shire CouncilLake Macquarie City CouncilLane Cove Municipal CouncilLeeton Shire CouncilLismore City CouncilLiverpool City CouncilLiverpool Plains Shire CouncilLockhart Shire CouncilMaitland City CouncilMid-Coast CouncilMid-Western Regional CouncilMoree Plains Shire CouncilMosman Municipal CouncilMurray River CouncilMurrumbidgee CouncilMuswellbrook Shire CouncilNambucca Shire CouncilNarrabri Shire CouncilNarrandera Shire CouncilNarromine Shire CouncilNewcastle City CouncilNorth Sydney CouncilNorthern Beaches CouncilOberon CouncilOrange City CouncilParkes Shire CouncilPenrith City CouncilPort Macquarie-Hastings CouncilPort Stephens CouncilQueanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilRandwick City CouncilRichmond Valley CouncilRyde City CouncilShellharbour City CouncilShoalhaven City CouncilSingleton CouncilSnowy Monaro Regional CouncilSnowy River Shire CouncilSnowy Valleys CouncilStrathfield Municipal CouncilSutherland Shire CouncilTamworth Regional CouncilTemora Shire CouncilTenterfield Shire CouncilThe Council of the Municipality of Hunters HillThe Council of the Municipality of KiamaThe Council of the Shire of HornsbyThe Hills Shire CouncilTweed Shire CouncilUnincorporated Far WestUpper Hunter Shire CouncilUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilUralla Shire CouncilWagga Wagga City CouncilWalcha CouncilWalgett Shire CouncilWarren Shire CouncilWarrumbungle Shire CouncilWaverley CouncilWeddin Shire CouncilWentworth Shire CouncilWilloughby City CouncilWingecarribee Shire CouncilWollondilly Shire CouncilWollongong City CouncilWoollahra Municipal CouncilYass Valley CouncilSuburb*Please tell us about what assistance you need*Be sure to include information about what type of animals and how many animals you have. The RSPCA is committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You can read our Collection Notice here. Community Domestic Violence Program FAQsHow much does your Domestic Violence program cost? Each situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and cost may depend on which services are required. Please contact the RSPCA Community Programs helpline (02) 9782 4408 or fill out the form below to see how we may be able to assist. What areas does your Domestic Violence program service? Our Domestic Violence program is available throughout New South Wales. All enquiries come through our Sydney office, so more regional area enquiries may take longer to action. How does RSPCA NSW protect my pets from the person/s I’m escaping? Our Domestic Violence program recognises that safety is paramount in these situations. Precautions are taken to try and ensure the safety of not only the pets, but also of the client themselves. Animals are de-identified and kept in a secure location, away from the general public.
