Program Term Archive
Safe Havens for Pets
AWI Grant Helping to Expand Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets in Illinois
Press ReleaseApril 9, 2026Companion AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to announce Oasis Women’s Center as the recipient of its 2026 Safe Havens for Pets Desert Grant to expand sheltering resources for the pets of...
AWI Grant Supports Safe Havens for Unhoused Pet Owners in DC
Companion AnimalsIn October, AWI’s Safe Havens for Pets initiative provided a $15,000 grant to Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) of Washington, DC. The funds will support HRA’s Safe Haven Program, which aids domestic...
Safe Havens for Pets
Companion AnimalsSafe havens for pets are sheltering services available to help individuals experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness place their companion animals out of harm’s way so that they may seek safe...
AWI Awards Safe Havens for Pets Grant to Support Unhoused People and Pets in DC
Press ReleaseOctober 6, 2025Companion AnimalsThis Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to announce a $15,000 grant to the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) to support pet owners experiencing domestic violence...
AWI Expands Directory to Help Unhoused People and Their Pets
Press ReleaseMarch 20, 2025Companion AnimalsToday, Safe Havens for Pets, an initiative of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), launched an expanded online directory to include sheltering services that assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness with a pet....
New AWI Grant Program Assists Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets in Communities of Greatest Need
Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 2024Companion AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is proud to announce the first two recipients of Safe Havens for Pets grants to help domestic violence survivors and their companion animals seek safety...
Denali, Gentle Pit Bull Mix Who Survived Against All Odds, Named Safe Havens for Pets Ambassador
Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 2024Companion AnimalsOn Valentine’s Day, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is proud to name Denali, an American Staffordshire terrier mix with an unshakeable loving spirit, as the inaugural ambassador for the Safe Havens...