Profile was established in April 1997 to provide extra support services to Endeavour Project individuals and families who have fled from abuse at home and live in the North West of England (Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire). PETS In 1998 was successful in a bid to the National Lottery Charities Board Endeavour Project for three years funding to set up a pet fostering service. This enabled to help these Endeavour families access refuge knowing their much-loved pets will also be safe until they can be reunited in a new home. Many people that suffer domestic abuse have pets in the home, and abusers these can be used by abusers as a tool to control and frighten their victims. Abusers will often harm or threaten to harm the animals, or even kill them, causing even more trauma to the person or family. For many people who leave violent relationships, the options open to them regarding their pets are very limited. Very few local authorities provide any facilities for kenneling pets and most refuges are unable to allow pets to stay. Unless family or friends can help out most pets will either be left behind (to roam or possibly suffer at the hands of the abuser) or be put down. This inevitably causes further distress to the family - particularly the children. There are also an unknown number of victims who stay in abusive situations because they cannot bear to lose their pets in the above manner. reduces the stress and pressure on families and the suffering of the Endeavour Project animals by providing a high-quality pet fostering service for the animals until their owners are rehoused. This is done through a network of volunteers and pet foster carers who are recruited and trained from around the region. They are given support and advice on the care of the animals and all of the fostered animals are visited and monitored on a regular basis to ensure they are being cared for to a high standard. also aware that many pets do not receive the nutrition, exercise, Endeavour Project is stimulation and veterinary care that they need and intends to produce a series of educational materials for the women and children about pet care. We ensure all dogs and cats are microchipped and encourage neutering for all dogs, cats and rabbits. RESULTS At the end of March 2016, had seen: Endeavour Project 1,865 animals fostered through the Pet Service 1,119 individuals helped by the scheme 1,372 children reassured that their beloved pet is safe whilst they are in refuge
Profile Endeavour Project was established in April 1997 to provide extra support services to individuals and families who have fled from abuse at home and live in the North West of England (Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire). PETS In 1998 Endeavour Project was successful in a bid to the National Lottery Charities Board for three years funding to set up a pet fostering service. This enabled Endeavour to help these families access refuge knowing their much-loved pets will also be safe until they can be reunited in a new home. Many people that suffer domestic abuse have pets in the home, and abusers these can be used by abusers as a tool to control and frighten their victims. Abusers will often harm or threaten to harm the animals, or even kill them, causing even more trauma to the person or family. For many people who leave violent relationships, the options open to them regarding their pets are very limited. Very few local authorities provide any facilities for kenneling pets and most refuges are unable to allow pets to stay. Unless family or friends can help out most pets will either be left behind (to roam or possibly suffer at the hands of the abuser) or be put down. This inevitably causes further distress to the family - particularly the children. There are also an unknown number of victims who stay in abusive situations because they cannot bear to lose their pets in the above manner. Endeavour Project reduces the stress and pressure on families and the suffering of the animals by providing a high-quality pet fostering service for the animals until their owners are rehoused. This is done through a network of volunteers and pet foster carers who are recruited and trained from around the region. They are given support and advice on the care of the animals and all of the fostered animals are visited and monitored on a regular basis to ensure they are being cared for to a high standard. Endeavour Project is also aware that many pets do not receive the nutrition, exercise, stimulation and veterinary care that they need and intends to produce a series of educational materials for the women and children about pet care. We ensure all dogs and cats are microchipped and encourage neutering for all dogs, cats and rabbits. RESULTS At the end of March 2016, Endeavour Project had seen: 1,865 animals fostered through the Pet Service 1,119 individuals helped by the scheme 1,372 children reassured that their beloved pet is safe whilst they are in refuge
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