The SAAV Program
The SAAV Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization that provides emergency temporary foster care for pets of domestic abuse victims staying in shelter. SAAV is made possible through a collaboration of Domestic Abuse Intervention Services ("DAIS") and the Dane County Humane Society.
Victims receiving services from DAIS at the time of intake into the program may be eligible to place pets in a safe, temporary and confidential foster home for a period of up to 90 days. Victims wishing to use the SAAV Program may contact DAIS 24 hour help line at 1-608-251-4445 or toll-free at 1-800-747-4045. To learn more, click on The Program.
For information about creating a safe havens for pets program, becoming a SAAV Foster Parent, or if you would like one of our volunteers to do an educational training on the link between family violence and pet abuse, please contact us.
News
Senate Bill 162 has passed the Senate. Click to download.
ABA TIPS Animal Law Committee. Family Abuse Regional Conference
Washington, DC April 19, 2008