Ensuring Safety for Pets of Domestic Violence Survivors: Insights from Dr. Orazie Slayton Cook
In this weeks episode Chris Levens talks with Dr. Orazie Slayton Cook. What if you could understand about the crucial link between domestic violence survivors and their pets? Imagine if you knew exactly how to foster a safer and supportive environment for them. Join us as we welcome Dr. Orazie Slayton Cook, founder of Praline"s Backyard Foundation, for a profound discussion on these significant issues. Dr. Cook, who developed her love for animals during her childhood in Atlanta, is a passionate advocate for providing safe housing for the pets of domestic violence survivors. A significant highlight of our conversation with Dr. Cook is the exploration of the urgent need for pet housing for domestic violence survivors. Evidently, there is a serious lack of awareness and resources addressing this issue. Together, we enlighten our listeners about these barriers, with an emphasis on the high costs of pet boarding. Our dialogue underscores the importance of cooperation with pet boarding facilities to offer discounted or free services, as well as the necessity of community support for people enduring such crises. Dr. Cook"s inspiring insights extend to the power of therapy, self-care, and motivation. She underlines the role of a strong support system for domestic violence survivors, and the importance of pet fostering, executed in a nurturing, non-invasive manner. Through her, we learn that living in the present is not just a motivational phrase, but a way of life. Encouraging the creation of a safer and more supportive environment for domestic violence survivors, and their pets. Join us for this enlightening conversation, and together, let"s make a positive difference. https://pralinesbackyardfoundation.org/Support the show
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