Brenden Gerber Brenden Gerber

CZAR’S PROMISE INSPIRING HOPE WALK

Sunday, October 12, 10am-2pm
McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg

Czar’s promise inspiring hope walk is a day of community, compassion, and celebration as attendees walk together in support of children and pets battling cancer. It’s a celebration of the powerful bond between people and pets, and a chance to make a difference in their fight against cancer and help find a cure. SAAV will have a booth to share information about our services and our mission!

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Brenden Gerber Brenden Gerber

SAAV Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30-7:30pm.

On behalf of Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV), the Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), we commend you for your interest in volunteering and making this generous contribution of your time to help human and animal victims of domestic abuse.

SAAV volunteers, both foster parents and non-foster volunteers, must attend a special orientation session during which SAAV, DCHS and DAIS will discuss the dynamics of domestic abuse, the link between domestic abuse and

Please RSVP by email at info@saavprogram.org if you plan to attend. We must have the names of attendees at least 48 hours in advance. We will

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WISCONSIN DOG FAIR

Sunday, November 9, 10am-4pm
Alliant Energy Center, Madison

The Wisconsin Dog Fair is hosted by the Badger Kennel Club, the event includes live demonstrations and educational talks, meet different dog breeds, connect with rescue groups, and shop vendors. SAAV will have a booth to share information about our services and our mission!

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Megan Senatori Megan Senatori

DAIS hosts community resource fair as DV deaths in Wis. rise

wmtv15news.com - Domestic violence claimed the lives of 96 Wisconsinites in 2022, according to the 2022 Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report.

wmtv15news.com - Domestic violence claimed the lives of 96 Wisconsinites in 2022, according to the 2022 Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report.

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Delta Beer Lab Announces October Nonprofit Partner: Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victim

fitchburgchamber.com - Delta Beer Lab is excited to announce that they are partnering with Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV) this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise money and awareness about the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty.

fitchburgchamber.com - Delta Beer Lab is excited to announce that they are partnering with Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV) this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise money and awareness about the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty.

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Megan Senatori Megan Senatori

Nonprofit Helps Domestic Abuse Victims and Their Pets Start New Lives

be.chewy.com - Leaving an abusive domestic situation is not always straightforward, especially if you have a beloved pet to worry about. The decision is easier if you have a relative or friend willing to take you and your four-legged best friend in, but some women do not have that choice, and need to rely on domestic abuse shelters.

be.chewy.com - Leaving an abusive domestic situation is not always straightforward, especially if you have a beloved pet to worry about. The decision is easier if you have a relative or friend willing to take you and your four-legged best friend in, but some women do not have that choice, and need to rely on domestic abuse shelters.

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Episode 16 – Megan Senatori, Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV)

doobert.com - In this episode, we talk with Megan Senatori, an attorney who serves as the Co-Founder and current President of Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (“SAAV”). Founded in 2001, SAAV is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse within families in Dane County, Wisconsin.

In this episode, we talk with Megan Senatori, an attorney who serves as the Co-Founder and current President of Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (“SAAV”). Founded in 2001, SAAV is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse within families in Dane County, Wisconsin.

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Animal Law for Social Justice: A Conversation with Pamela Hart and Megan Senatori

edgeeffects.net - Few realize that U.S. law regards all animals as property. That legal designation, “property” as opposed to “persons,” limits the protections available to animals under the law. This can make humans vulnerable, too, as in cases of domestic abuse when batterers target pets as another way of exercising power and control.

edgeeffects.net - Few realize that U.S. law regards all animals as property. That legal designation, “property” as opposed to “persons,” limits the protections available to animals under the law. This can make humans vulnerable, too, as in cases of domestic abuse when batterers target pets as another way of exercising power and control.

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Megan Senatori Megan Senatori

Do Something Good, Channel 3000

facebook.com - We watch a lot of Disney and Pixar movies in my home so when I was writing this story the word "Ohana" from the movie "Lilo and Stitch" repeatedly came to mind. "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." To me, that's what this Do Something Good story is about. #dosomethinggood #keephopealive #shelteringanimalsofabusevictims #SAAV

We watch a lot of Disney and Pixar movies in my home so when I was writing this story the word "Ohana" from the movie "Lilo and Stitch" repeatedly came to mind. "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." To me, that's what this Do Something Good story is about. #dosomethinggood #keephopealive #shelteringanimalsofabusevictims #SAAV

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PAM HART - ANIMAL MAGNETISM

bravamagazine.com - Pam Hart lays her groundbreaking career in animal law and animal rights at the paws of Max, her first dog, an abused and neglected German Shepherd mix she adopted from a New York City shelter, and lovingly nurtured for 17 years.

Pam Hart lays her groundbreaking career in animal law and animal rights at the paws of Max, her first dog, an abused and neglected German Shepherd mix she adopted from a New York City shelter, and lovingly nurtured for 17 years.

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Pets could be included in restraining orders under new legislation

archive.jsonline.com - Robbyn Bowman testified last year in support of a bill that would extend restraining-order protection to pets of domestic violence victims. During a divorce in 2006, Bowman lost her dog, named Lambeau, at the hands of her abusive ex-husband.

Robbyn Bowman testified last year in support of a bill that would extend restraining-order protection to pets of domestic violence victims. During a divorce in 2006, Bowman lost her dog, named Lambeau, at the hands of her abusive ex-husband.

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New DAIS shelter a safe place for pets

isthmus.com - Dane County is a national leader in providing foster homes for nonhuman domestic abuse victims.

Dane County is a national leader in providing foster homes for nonhuman domestic abuse victims

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Help Victims of Domestic Violence—by Saving Their Pets

oprah.com - These two animal-loving law students have a mission to help victims of domestic abuse—by helping their pets.

These two animal-loving law students have a mission to help victims of domestic abuse—by helping their pets.

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Pam Alexander ’90, JD ’02: Animal Defender

onwisconsin.uwalumni.com - It was love at first sight for Pam Hart Alexander ’90, JD’02 when she met Max, the German shepherd-chow mix who set her on her path to pursue and advance the emerging field of animal law.

It was love at first sight for Pam Hart Alexander ’90, JD’02 when she met Max, the German shepherd-chow mix who set her on her path to pursue and advance the emerging field of animal law.

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