Safe Pets Safe Families is a South Australian non-profit (founded 2013, based in Marleston) that helps keep people and their pets together during crisis. They provide temporary foster care for pets whose owners are facing emergencies—especially for people escaping domestic violence—so animals are safe and owners can focus on getting back on their feet. The group also runs a pet food bank to help families feed their animals during financial hardship and operates a vet crisis fund to help cover essential veterinary care for pets of people in crisis. Beyond directly caring for animals, they run Youth & Pets education programs and community workshops to promote responsible pet ownership and empathy, and they actively advocate for pet-friendly refuge options. Volunteers can get involved through foster and support roles, and the organisation works with partner programs (such as Paw & Pals and Youth & Pets) to broaden support. Their approach centers on practical support, reunification when possible, and raising community awareness so vulnerable people don’t have to choose between their safety and their pets.
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