{"id":244036,"date":"2026-04-24T00:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/244036\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:18:26","slug":"paws-for-peace-returns-to-orlando-for-15th-year-supporting-survivors-and-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/244036\/","title":{"rendered":"Paws for Peace returns to Orlando for 15th year supporting survivors and pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harborhousefl.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Harbor House of Central Florida;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Harbor House of Central Florida<\/a> will host its 15th annual Paws for Peace Walk and Run this weekend in Orlando, raising money to help domestic violence survivors who need shelter for themselves and their pets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event is scheduled for Saturday at Mayor Glenda Hood Park in Baldwin Park and is expected to draw about 300 people and their dogs for a morning of walking, running and pet-themed activities.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"828\" height=\"315\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/07eb38f84669bb2f181bc88078d7b42c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Organizers say the fundraiser supports Harbor House\u2019s Paws for Peace Kennel, an on-site shelter program that allows survivors escaping abuse to bring pets with them instead of leaving them behind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For many survivors, advocates say concern for a pet\u2019s safety can delay the decision to leave an abusive home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harbor House says 65% of survivors delay leaving because they fear harm to their pets, while 71% of pet owners report an abuser threatened or injured an animal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The kennel opened in 2012 and has since housed more than 400 animals, including dogs, cats, birds, turtles and guinea pigs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year\u2019s \u201cYappy Birthday\u201d theme marks the event\u2019s 15th anniversary and will include a pet costume contest, dog ice cream, a lure chase, scavenger hunt and yoga with pets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Registration opens at 7 a.m. Saturday, with the 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and the community walk starting at 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harbor House is Orange County\u2019s only state-certified domestic violence shelter and one of the few shelters in Florida with an on-site kennel for pets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Click here;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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