I am a 3rd year vet student and The Links Group came to deliver a presentation to my cohort about how to approach cases of animal abuse that we could potentially come across when we are professionals. They also educated us on the connection between pet and human domestic abuse.
The presentation moved and harrowed me. I deeply care about this topic - not just by virtue of the vocational path I have chosen out of a love for all animals, but because I have engaged in activism work and literature related to violence against women and domestic abuse for many years.
The Links Group is a small charity that does fantastic and life-saving work, both for humans and animals by providing research, resources and training. Also, their specialist pet fostering services sub-group connects victims escaping domestic abuse to a volunteer foster carer that can keep their animals safe while they themselves are sheltered at a refuge or temporary accommodation.
I am deeply honoured to be running The Robin Hood Half Marathon (for my second time) on the 29th September 2024 for their cause.
Please donate generously to support them.
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