A dog charity has seen a steep increase in the number of dogs being referred to its pet-fostering service so owners can flee from domestic abuse.
Figures released by Dogs Trust have shown an 85% increase in dogs in Scotland being referred to its specialist pet fostering service, the Freedom Project. The project supports people fleeing domestic abuse by providing temporary accommodation for their dogs.
Since the launch of the programme four years ago, it has fostered 153 dogs in Scotland. From January to September this year, 89 dogs were referred to the Freedom Project, a sharp increase from the previous year, when only 48 were referred over the same period.
