Halton Women's Place, SafePet Program

Halton Women's Place

Site: Unpublished Address

Service: SafePet Program

Record #: BTN0034

Last Full Update: 06 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Administration 905-332-1200; North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8970; South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-1593
TTY Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8555; Mon-Sun 24 hours South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-7892
Crisis Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8555; Mon-Sun 24 hours South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-7892; HWP Online Chat
Fax	Administration 905-332-1155
E-Mail	info@haltonwomensplace.com
Website	haltonwomensplace.com/safe-shelter-services/
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Michaela Ralston, Manager, Safe Shelter; Phone: 905-332-1200 ext 232; Email: mralston@haltonwomensplace.com
Alternate Contact	Andrea Cormier, Manager, Community Outreach Services; Phone: 905-332-1593; Email: acormier@haltonwomensplace.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Coordinator, Special Events

Agency Information

Established

1978 HWP

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A program administered by Halton Women's Place to protect pets from violence if a woman is seeking shelter and has a companion animal, the shelter will work closely with the client, local veterinarians, animal welfare agencies, pet boarding facilities and volunteers to help in keeping their pet safe Services may include: any veterinary care or vaccinations that are needed safe transport out to a nearby kennel or boarding facility support in facilitating visits between women/children and their pets during their stay at Halton Women's Place Initially created in collaboration with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association funded through collaboration with PetSmart Charities through grant support and fundraising efforts where possible
Hours	Administration: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Shelters: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Halton Region
Boundaries	Halton
Eligibility	Pets of women and their dependent children staying at the shelter
Application	Phone crisis line
Languages	English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Arabic ; Korean ; Polish ; Russian ; Interpretive Services - can be arranged
Fees	None

Site Information

Site Location	Shelters in Burlington and Milton * map does not point to shelter location(s) * phone crisis line for assistance
Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	Burlington, ON
Mailing Address	PO Box 20060 2211 Brant St Burlington, ON L7P 0A4

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Abuse / Assault ; Community Programs
HCSD Sub Heading	Animal Services ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs
Service Categories	Pet Boarding/Sitting Services ~ Abused Women

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