Virtual Pet Parade

SafeHouse recently had our first ever Virtual Pet Parade. Our partners and supporters sent pictures of their furry friends in the cutest outfits and costumes.

Like most shelters, we are unable to accommodate pets. Victims who fear for their pet's safety are often hesitant to leave the pet behind. Our Case Managers work with a great organization called Shelby SafePet to help place pets in foster homes while staying in our shelter. 

Watch the Virtual Pet Parade below! 

National Stalking Awareness Month

What is Stalking? 

Stalking is one of the many forms that domestic violence can take. Much like domestic violence abusers, stalkers aim to use fear and intimation to maintain power and control over victims. The legal definition of stalking varies, but SafeHouse considers stalking to be an illegal behavior that may include intentionally and repeatedly following, harassing, telephoning/texting, or initiating unwanted communication with another person, while causing them to feel fearful or threatened. 

Stalking and Domestic Violence 

The Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC) reports 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men have been victims of stalking. The majority of those victims were stalked by a current or former intimate partner. The stalking can begin before the abusive relationship ends, with separation intensifying the stalking. 

Get Help 

Take stalking seriously. 76% of women who were killed by a current or former intimate partner were stalked before the homicide. SafeHouse services are available to anyone being stalked by a current or former intimate partner. Our 24/7 crisis hotline is (205) 669-7233. To learn more about stalking, visit SPARC or The Stalking Resource Center. 

Graphic from SPARC