Volume
74
Number
2
About the Cover
Over a quarter million people in the United States are experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Research suggests up to one-fourth of them may have pets—animals whose love and companionship can provide invaluable emotional support in times of crisis. Having a pet, however, can also limit access to shelter services. AWI wants to change that. In 2011, we launched our Safe Havens for Pets directory of sheltering resources for domestic violence survivors with pets. An expanded directory now includes sheltering resources for unhoused individuals with pets as well.