Temporary Pet Fostering for People in Crisis – PetsEmpower

PetsEmpower, a non-profit organization, arranges temporary pet fostering for people in crisis in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

We give pet parents unable to provide a safe home for their pets a way to seek help and hope without the fear of losing their faithful companions.

Get Help

Do you need a safe home for your pet while in a crisis situation? Don't put yourself or your pet at risk. Foster your pet while you get help!

I Need Help

Give Help

We're glad you can lend a paw! Foster families of all sizes and experience levels are welcome. Have time? There are other ways to help too.

I Can Help

Partner with Us

Can your business provide cash or in-kind support for our mission? Does your organization offer similar or complementary services? Let's talk.

I Have Resources

Get Pet Food

Are you a temporary pet fostering organization or pet friendly human shelter? We provide free pet food for organizations across North America.

We Help Pets

Your gift will keep pets and people together!

PetsEmpower is a registered 501(c)(3) organization 81-4650111

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Key Facts

93% of pet families reunited through our program

"Only three percent of domestic violence shelters across the country accept pets."- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

"71 percent of pet-owning women entering women’s shelters reported that their batterer had injured, maimed, killed or threatened family pets for revenge or to psychologically control victims; 32 percent reported their children had hurt or killed animals." - National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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