Pet Companion Shelter Expansion and Dog Park

Celebrating the completion of the project build and the beginning of hope for so many at Sojourner Center.

Event Completed. Visit our News & Press page to for an event recap and to see photos!

In their continuous effort to reduce barriers for those fleeing domestic violence, the Sojourner Center opened an on‐site Pet Companion Shelter (PCS) in 2015. This innovative practice (only 5% of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. accept pets) was informed by evidence showing that animal companionship is fortifying and contributes to the emotional well‐being of adults and children experiencing trauma; and where shelters are able to remove barriers, pet‐owners leave abusive relationships more quickly.

The pet companion shelter expansion and dog park project built on Sojourner’s successful PCS program – to further serve its participants with a significant remodel of six (6) emergency shelter rooms to make them “pet friendly” and the addition of a new dog park on the campus.

The project broke ground in March 2023 and will celebrate its completion with a opening event on August 18, 2023. To inquire about the opening, please complete to form below.