A charity fostering dogs belonging to women fleeing domestic abuse says it has seen an increase of almost a quarter in the use of its services in Scotland over the last 12 months.
Dogs Trust runs an initiative called ‘Freedom Project’ which provides temporary fostering for dogs belonging to victims of domestic abuse, allowing them to access safe accommodation without worrying about what might happen to their pet if they leave it behind.
Its Scottish service has seen a 23% increase in dogs being brought in from owners seeking to flee an abusive home over the last year.