Dogs are sometimes the only friends we have in times of family strife or insecurity.  The companionship they provide can help humans navigate the most challenging times and transition into the New Phase of their lives. 

 

Dogs can be a welcome distraction from the other humans around us and can provide deep, nonverbal understanding words simply fall short altogether.  

 

For a dose of inspiration, read about Mo the Service Dog here! 

 

Unfortunately, dogs sometimes also experience the cruel side of divorce alongside their humans.  Dogs experience stress when they know their family is unstable.  Dogs are sometimes fought over as property in the divorce, or even worse, dogs are sometimes used to hold hostage or inflict emotional distress on the other party. 

 

*Please always report any form of animal cruelty to law enforcement authorities!: Report Animal Cruelty Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region; (719) 302-8798!

For those canines or humans who get the “ruff” end of the deal in divorce or Intimate Partner Violence, we are SO grateful for community partners  such as:

 

Safe Place for Pets: https://www.safeplacepets.org/

 

All Breed Rescue & Training: https://haveanicedog.org/