4 Ways to Help Survivors and Their Pets This Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Week of Oct. 6th • 2025

Why Pets Matter in Domestic Violence Conversations

Pets provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support - but in households with domestic violence, abusers often exploit this deep bond to maintain power and control. According to the URI PALS Report, 89% of survivors with pets say their abusers threatened, hurt, or killed their companion animals to prevent them from leaving or to force them to return. This fear creates a devastating barrier for many survivors, who hesitate to leave dangerous situations because they don’t want to abandon their beloved companions.

That’s where BestyBnB steps in. By partnering with domestic violence agencies, animal welfare organizations, and other crisis care service providers, we remove the barrier pets can create to safety, healing, and hope. BestyBnB makes it easier than ever to support survivors of domestic violence in your community.

💜 4 Ways You Can Help Survivors and Their Pets this Domestic Violence Awareness Month:

• Become a Pet Caregiver: Provide a temporary home to a pet in need so survivors can seek safety knowing their pets are cared for. Sign Up at MyBestyBnB.com!

• Support Safe Nights at Your Local Domestic Violence Agency: Your donations provide immediate support for pets in crisis. Donate to one of our partners!

• Share this Message: Spread awareness by sharing this message on social media. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook!

• Partner With Us: Collaborate with BestyBnB to create safer options for survivors and their pets in your community. Schedule a meeting to learn more!

In the last 6 months, BestyBnB has enabled our partners to provide 6,000+ safe nights for pets in crisis, with a 100% reunification rate. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, your support ensures survivors never have to choose between their safety and their pets.