The Purple Leash Project
We envision a world where no one is trapped in abuse because they can’t take their whole family with them. We help create safe spaces for domestic abuse survivors and their pets.
Newly Commissioned Statue Depicts Hope for Domestic Abuse Survivors & Their Pets
The new statue, Courageous Together, created by Kristen Visbal for the Purple Leash Project, is a symbol of hope for domestic abuse survivors and their pets. The statue was unveiled in New York City as featured on our sponsored "Good Morning America, GMA3: What You Need to Know and LIVE!" with Kelly and Mark segments.
About the Purple Leash Project
The Purple Leash Project was born out of the Purina mission to bring and keep pets and people together and the RedRover® mission to bring people and their pets from crisis to care.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in helping domestic abuse survivors and their pets in your own community, you can find ways to get involved here.
Domestic Violence & Pets
Domestic violence statistics show that an estimated one in three women and one in four men experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetimes, but only nineteen percent of domestic violence shelters accept pets. In addition, over 70 percent of women in domestic violence shelters report their abuser threatened, injured or killed a pet as a means of control. As a result, nearly half (48 percent) of domestic abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pets with them.
Donate to the Purple Leash Project
Your donation to RedRover® will help the Purple Leash Project assist domestic violence shelters on their journey to welcome family pets by funding pet-friendly renovations. When you TAKE THE LEAD by committing to a monthly donation of $5 or more, or a one-time donation of $60 or more, RedRover® will send you a special-edition purple leash or cat collar, as a thanks for your support. We’re grateful to our partners and fellow pet lovers for the donations they’ve encouraged and contributed that help people and their pets get to safety together.
Our Retail Partners
Thanks to our retail partners, who are helping us make a difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors and their pets.
How You Can Help
Help us increase the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters nationwide.