Supporting Family Resiliency through Relationships with Animals Part 1: Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T) - A global life-saving initiative for survivors of domestic violence

Part 1: Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)– A global life-saving initiative for survivors of domestic violence

This webinar is first in a three-part series. To learn more about Supporting Family Resiliency through Relationships with Animals and register for Parts 2 and 3, please click here.

Please click here to register for the webinar on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webina...cH5AIDTSicDWaDIN81ZQ

This dialogue will be recorded and closed-captioned. The slides, recording and transcript will be posted on the website link above.

Description:

In Part 1 of this webinar series, the presenter will discuss the research supporting the need for pet-friendly housing and how preserving the human-animal bond can help survivors heal. Additionally, the presenter will explore the 4 different SAF-T Program housing models and discuss strategies to receive and secure financial support for sheltering animals. Other topics will include: allergy concerns when sheltering animals, fear of pets and lack of space for pet housing.

Presenter:

• Allie Phillips, Animal Protection & Human-Animal Interaction Attorney Founder & CEO, Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T) (Lansing, MI)

Facilitator:

• Wendy Mota, Program Manager, Children & Youth Program, Futures Without Violence