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Grants provide over 7,000 pounds of pet food to the homeless in Reno, NV

Posted 4/27/2010 at 2:40 PM by Genevieve Frederick

Pets of the Homeless received a grant for $2,584 from the WHC Foundation, a local private foundation that makes small grants exclusively to animal organizations that are 501(c ) (3) entities.  Their hope is to inspire other private foundations to follow suit.

WHC Foundation expressed delight to know the money will be used locally to provide food for dogs and cats belonging to the homeless...

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Tags: grant, PETCO Foundation, WHC Foundation, Reno

Call to Action - Come on L.A. Step Up

Posted 4/23/2010 at 3:14 PM by Genevieve Frederick

The Examiner.com posted a Call to Action to L.A. 

A big thank you to Becky Starr -

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Rescue Mission Samaritan House

Posted 4/19/2010 at 9:27 AM by Genevieve Frederick

Today I came across an article that talks about homeless with pets being allowed into a shelter in Long Beach, CA.  This issue is one that Pets of the Homeless embrases with our "Pets of the Homeless Crate Project".  You can read more about it

 Jim Lewis, Long Beach Rescue Mission President and CEO, said "The issue of homeless people unable to seek services (or using their...

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Animal Wise Radio Show

Posted 4/18/2010 at 0:30 AM by Genevieve Frederick

This morning I was a guest on Animal Wise radio.  Thank you hosts, Beth and Mike for a great conversation on homeless with pets.  The interview can be heard at animalwiseradio.com/

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Causes on Facebook

Posted 4/16/2010 at 2:46 AM by Genevieve Frederick

If you haven't checked out our Fan page on Facebook please take a moment to visit.  There are almost 7,000 fans and the chatter is wonderful.  And while you are there click on the Causes and you'll see that we have almost 4,000 members who have raised $750.  The pages are run by a very dedicated member and volunteer of Pets of the Homeless.  Tina Carter (Get Ready!...

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Twisted South

Posted 4/05/2010 at 1:15 PM by Genevieve Frederick

I received a wonderful communciation from the editior, Zeke Loftin,  of the new magazine "Twisted South"

"Your cause is just and close to my heart. You ARE our chosen charity. We will provide support to other charities on occasion but we have adopted you guys!"

I am asking everyone to check out the magazine and subcribe...

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Church holds event to help homeless

Posted 4/03/2010 at 1:00 AM by Genevieve Frederick

We spoke a few weeks ago about the event my church was doing for the homeless, including pet stuff. I wanted to share with you the website they put up to show what we did that weekend. We have since distributed much of the items and will still be distributing more over the next few weeks. Check out the photos and the videos.. it was absolutely wonderful!  

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Tags: Bridgeway Christian Church

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

Posted 4/02/2010 at 4:05 AM by Genevieve Frederick

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind:
As a veterinarian, I am proud to have personally taken care of multiple guide dogs over the years. You do wonderful work with your outreach ministry. You may already be aware of this limited offer, but wanted to ask you extend this opportunity to as many people and other service organizations as possible.
 
During the month of May, more than...

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