Many victims of domestic violence delay escaping dangerous environments out of concern for their beloved pets. Most domestic violence shelters lack the resources for companion animal care. The NPDVV website is dedicated to creating a network of resources for domestic violence shelters to ease the burden of finding safe, available housing for pets. Domestic violence shelters needing assistance as well as animal care organizations willing to help simply enter their contact information on the website. This information is then matched by location and need. The animal resources available are provided to the domestic violence shelter seeking assistance. By having this information in advance, it can save shelters countless hours and allow them to properly help domestic violence victims with pets.