2 days ago
Dogs Trust urgently needs foster homes for dogs in Wales
Dogs Trust is urgently appealing for volunteer fosterers in Wales to support its Freedom service, which provides temporary homes for dogs belonging to people fleeing abusive situations.
The call comes as referrals to the service have doubled in the past five years.
Laura Saunders, Freedom manager at Dogs Trust, said: "Sadly, too often we see cases where perpetrators of domestic abuse have used dogs as tools of coercion and control, often threatening or harming them to exert power.
"This creates a devastating barrier for people trying to escape – many delay leaving purely out of fear for their pet's safety.
"Through Freedom, and with collaboration between other UK pet fostering services, we provide a vital lifeline, giving survivors the chance to reach safety while knowing their pet is in a loving, secure foster home."
Freedom relies on volunteer foster carers to provide short-term care for dogs until they can be safely reunited with their owners.
All costs are covered by Freedom, making fostering accessible to anyone able to offer a safe and loving temporary home.
Ms Saunders said: "Right now, demand for our service is higher than ever.
"We urgently need more volunteer foster carers to step forward.
"Offering a temporary home not only protects a dog from harm – it helps transform a survivor's life at a time when they need support the most."
More information and details on how to volunteer can be found at the Dogs Trust Freedom website.
