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Support the Purple Leash Project & Domestic Abuse Survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Explore ways to support the Purple Leash Project and domestic abuse survivors and their pets in your own community. Plus, find resources for survivors, veterinarians, domestic violence shelters and advocates.

For help, call the Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or visitTHEHOTLINE.ORGOpen in new window
Purple Leash 5K Fun Run

Purple Leash Project 5K

Join us at Purina Farms on Saturday, October 12 for a 5K and 1-mile fun run and walk to support the Purple Leash Project. Registration opens at 8am and races begin at 9am. 

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Volunteer to Help

Volunteer at a domestic violence shelter in your community. 

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Donate to a Shelter’s Wish List

Domestic violence shelters in your own community need items for survivors, ranging from clothing to bedding and other essential items. 

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Shop the Purple Leash Project Store

One hundred percent of your purchase* is a donation to RedRover to help keep domestic abuse survivors with their pets. Shop a variety of items for both you and your pets, and wear (or display) them courageously to inspire others.

*excluding applicable taxes 

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