*** Urgent Appeal for Support ***
Help Us Keep Families Together: Reborn Animal Rescue's Mission to Support Mental Health and Domestic Violence Survivors
Dear Compassionate Friends,
We are reaching out with an urgent request for your support. Reborn Animal Rescue, a non-profit 501(c)(3) located in the heart of Torrington, Connecticut, is launching a critical campaign to build a facility that will provide temporary housing for pets whose owners are undergoing mental health treatment, hospitalization, or escaping domestic violence situations.
In times of crisis, families shouldn't have to make heartbreaking choices between their safety and the wellbeing of their beloved pets. Yet, the reality is that:
- Over 70% of mental health patients decline necessary treatment because they don't want to surrender their pets.
- Over 50% of domestic violence victims avoid seeking help because they cannot take their pets to shelters.
- Less than 5% of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. are equipped to house pets alongside their owners.
We believe no one should have to choose between their own healing and their pet's safety. That's why we're launching the "Pawsitive Haven: Finding Strength Together" initiative - a program designed to provide a safe, temporary home for pets, so individuals in crisis can get the help they need without worrying about their pets.
Our Mission: Building a Safe Haven
We need your help to raise approximately $2 million to build a 5,000 sq. ft. facility on approximately 2 acres of land. This facility will allow us to:
- House pets temporarily for individuals seeking inpatient mental health treatment or hospitalization, providing them peace of mind while they recover.
- Provide safe refuge for pets of domestic violence survivors, ensuring no family is torn apart when they seek safety.
- Offer comfort and care to animals who need temporary shelter, with full access to medical care, food, and loving attention.
- Offer counseling to anyone in these situations who may need someone to talk to.
How Your Support Will Change Lives
Your contribution will make a direct and life-saving impact. Here's how:
- Building the Facility: With your help, we can create a dedicated space for pets, ensuring families can focus on their recovery or escape without the added burden of finding temporary care for their pets.
- Mental Health Support: Through Pawsitive Haven, individuals battling mental health issues can seek the treatment they need without the fear of surrendering their pets or worrying about their care.
- Domestic Violence Protection: Your donations will ensure that domestic violence survivors have a safe place for their pets, allowing them to escape dangerous situations without leaving their pets behind.
Every Donation Counts
Whether you're able to give $5, $50, $100, or more, your donation will help create a lifeline for people and pets in crisis. Every dollar brings us closer to opening our facility and providing the care these families need to stay together during their most vulnerable moments.
To donate, please visit our "Donate" page. You can also find information on sending checks at this link. No contribution is too small - each dollar helps us build a future where no one has to choose between their health or safety and their pet's wellbeing.
Help Us Spread the Word
We also ask that you share this urgent appeal with your friends, family, and networks. Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate community that recognizes the importance of keeping families - both human and animal - together.
On behalf of everyone at Reborn Animal Rescue, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your generosity and support. With your help, we can provide peace of mind for individuals in crisis and ensure their pets are cared for during their time of need.
Thank you for being a champion for mental health, domestic violence survivors, and their pets. 🐾
Warm Regards,
Melissa Spitz
Founder & President
Reborn Animal Rescue, Inc.
Info@RebornAnimalRescue.org
