The following link is info for Canadian women who are in an abusive relationship. Many women are afraid to leave because they fear their pets will be harmed. The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies has lots of good info on how to plan and get out with your pets. http://cfhs.ca/athome/human_animal_violence_connection Darlene,Koby,Dontae&Jayla Remembering Abby&Nike -- "I did then what I knew then,when I knew better,I did better." Maya Angelou [Posted in FML 6469]