🐾 Take the Pet-Friendly Pledge!
Join the 25 by 2025 movement and help keep pets and people together. Get your FREE badge today and proudly show your support for pet-inclusive shelters.
Take the PledgeIf you believe pets are family, the 25 by 2025 Pet-Friendly Pledge is your chance to help keep pets and people together — and proudly show your support with a free badge.
In recent years, more domestic violence shelters, housing providers, and community organizations are recognizing just how important it is for survivors to keep their pets by their side during times of crisis. The 25 by 2025 initiative is on a mission to ensure that at least 25% of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. are pet-friendly by 2025 — and they need your support to reach this important goal.
What Is the 25 by 2025 Pet-Friendly Pledge?
The 25 by 2025 Pet-Friendly Pledge is a national movement encouraging shelters, advocates, and supporters to take a stand for people and pets. Far too often, survivors stay in dangerous situations because they can’t bring their pets with them to safety. This pledge works to break that heartbreaking barrier.
By taking the pledge, you’re adding your voice to a growing network of advocates working toward safer, more inclusive domestic violence services that don’t force families to leave their pets behind.
Who Can Take the Pledge?
The pledge is open to anyone who supports pet-inclusive services, including:
- Domestic violence shelters that are already pet-friendly
- Shelters committing to becoming pet-friendly by 2025
- Animal welfare organizations
- Advocates, volunteers, and everyday pet lovers who want to spread awareness
Whether you’re a shelter staff member or simply passionate about keeping families whole, there’s a place for you in this movement.
How to Get Your Free 25 by 2025 Badge
Once you take the pledge, you’ll receive an official 25 by 2025 Pet-Friendly Pledge Badge — completely free. You can proudly display your badge on:
- Your website
- Social media pages
- Email signatures
- Printed materials
- Shelter or facility entrances
Displaying your badge helps spread the word, encourages other organizations to participate, and shows survivors that your organization is a safe space for both them and their pets.
👉 Take the Pet-Friendly Pledge here
Why This Pledge Matters
- 🐾 47% of domestic violence victims delay leaving an abuser because they can’t bring their pet.
- 🐾 Only about 17% of U.S. shelters are currently pet-friendly.
- 🐾 Survivors deserve to escape without having to sacrifice their beloved animals.
The 25 by 2025 initiative provides valuable resources, support, and community partnerships to help shelters become pet-inclusive. By taking the pledge, you’re not only showing support but helping drive real change that saves lives — both human and animal.
Help Spread the Movement
The more people who take the 25 by 2025 Pet-Friendly Pledge, the stronger this movement becomes. Here are a few ways you can help:
- Share your badge and story on social media
- Encourage your local shelters to take the pledge
- Educate your community about the importance of pet-inclusive housing
- Donate to support shelters becoming pet-friendly
Join the Movement Today
If you believe no survivor should have to choose between safety and their pet, join the 25 by 2025 Pet-Friendly Pledge today. Together, we can create a future where no one is left behind — not even our four-legged family members.
