A large number of women in abusive relationships won’t leave their circumstances because of threats to their pets. The fifth annual Bark Out Against Battery raises funds to support the partnership between the YWCA and the SPCA, created to help provide protective shelter for animals while women seek help and safety from their abusers. The day includes a costume contest, doggie parade, raffles, food, drinks, pet adoptions and more. Register your pet online.
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. Washington Park. 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.
This article appears in Oct 22-28, 2014.