We are thrilled to share an important milestone for URI—six months after starting to accept dogs, and just over a year after launching URIPALS, we’re proud to announce that all 10 of our pet-friendly apartments are now home to domestic violence survivors and their pets. Currently, URI is housing 8 dogs and 5 cats, and has welcomed 22 cats, 13 dogs and 3 turtles since the URIPALS program began!
We are proud to lead the charge to protect domestic violence survivors and their beloved pets from abuse. URIPALS eliminates a critical barrier that many survivors face when fleeing an abusive situation: leaving their pets behind.
Help URIPALS Expand
With URIPALS now at capacity, the need to expand our co-sheltering program—the first and only one of its kind in NYC—is urgent. Through the continued support and generosity of our partners—the ASPCA, Purina, and the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals—and additional support from the community and friends like you, we can expand URIPALS to our other shelters. Please make a donation today to help us achieve our goal to keep more families and their pets safe.
