Program
The Pink Project: No one should have to leave their pet behind to be safe.
The Pink Project provides temporary shelter for the pets of people leaving abusive situations. We hold them safely until their family is back on their feet and ready to bring them home.
Why This Program Matters
Leaving an abusive situation is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. For many survivors, a pet isn't a complication in that decision — it's the reason they stay. Research consistently shows that pet owners in abusive situations delay or forgo leaving because they have nowhere safe to take their animal.
The Pink Project removes that barrier. We hold the pet — safely, for as long as it takes — so the person can leave.
Removes a critical barrier to leaving unsafe situations
Pet is held safely with full care for the duration
Completely confidential — no details shared
Reunification when the family is ready and safe
No time limit — we hold until the family is back on their feet
We remove a critical barrier to leaving an unsafe situation, provide full care for the pet for the duration of their stay, and keep everything completely confidential — no details shared. When the family is ready and safe, we reunite them. There's no time limit — we hold until the family is back on their feet.
Who This Program Helps
Anyone leaving a domestic abuse situation who has a pet they can't bring to emergency housing, a shelter, or temporary accommodation. We accept both dogs and cats.
If you're a case worker, advocate, or shelter staff member working with a survivor who needs this service, you're welcome to reach out on their behalf. We understand the urgency and we'll respond quickly.
If you or someone you know needs help: National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233
How It Works
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Contact us at (843) 784-7900 or raskelsrescue@gmail.com. You don't need to explain your full situation.
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We'll arrange intake for your pet as quickly as possible. In urgent situations, we work to accommodate same- day placement.
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Your pet receives full care — food, shelter, medical attention if needed — for the duration of their stay.
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All information is kept strictly confidential. Your pet is not listed for adoption.
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When you're ready and safe, your pet comes home to you.
Your pet will be here when you're ready.
We hold them safely. We don't ask questions you aren't ready to answer. We're here when you need us.
