SAAV
The SAAV Program ("Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims")
The SAAV Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization serving Dane County, Wisconsin, that provides confidential temporary shelter for the animal companions of domestic abuse victims fleeing abuse. The SAAV Program is made possible through a collaboration of Domestic Abuse Intervention Services ("DAIS") and the Dane County Humane Society ("DCHS").
Domestic abuse victims receiving services from DAIS at the time of intake into The SAAV Program may be eligible to place animal companions into a temporary and confidential shelter location 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. Learn more
For information about creating a safe havens 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 animal abuse, please contact us.