6th Annual PAWS Against Domestic Violence Pet Walk - 10 AM to 1 PM

Event Overview

Crisis Center North's PAWS for Empowerment program welcomes you and your pet to participate in the "Paws Against Domestic Violence" Pet Walk event! Let's go for a walk/run! Grab your tennis shoes and a pet, and join us at North Park for a walk on October 24th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness month!

Mission of Crisis Center North

The mission of Crisis Center North is to empower victims of domestic violence and cultivate attitudes and community behaviors that break the cycle of violence. Crisis Center North is a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones in northern and western Allegheny County via:

• Counseling: Therapy services for victims.
• Advocacy: Legal and medical support for those in need.
• Education: Community training on intimate partner violence and prevention.
• Empowerment: Economic support services to help victims regain independence.

Proceeds from the Event

100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the PAWS program.

PAWS Program Components

The PAWS program has evolved into a highly successful service offering four distinct components, including:

• Emotional Support: Assisting victims during trauma-informed counseling/therapy services (i.e., animal assisted therapy).
• Legal Accompaniment: Accompanying DV victims in Allegheny County courtrooms for Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearings.
• Education: An educational component for local veterinarians and animal service providers addressing the intersection between animal abuse and IPV.
• Emergency Care: Providing emergency animal care stipends for pets of families impacted by DV.

Event Registration

For more information and to register for the event, visit the following link: Paws Against Domestic Violence Pet Walk.