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This is not an open forum, but Pets of the Homeless welcomes all comments and points of view. We will post selected comments that are considerate and thought-provoking, and we may edit comments for brevity, grammar and/or inflammatory language.

We are Still the Same

Posted 6/22/2010 at 8:25 AM by Genevieve Frederick

By Anna Mackiewicz of the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Edited by Genevieve Frederick of Pets of the Homeless

At the National Coalition for the Homeless, co-workers were discussing the laws against panhandling that have recently been passed in St. Petersburg, Florida and other cities across the country.  These laws against panhandling impose criminal penalties upon...

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Tags: homeless, panhandling, laws, National Coalition for the Homeless

Care2 Petition

Posted 6/09/2010 at 8:24 AM by Genevieve Frederick

Another way you can help spread the word about pets of the homeless.  Please sign the petition at Care2 - http://www.thepetitionsite.com/6/help-homeless-pets-open-more-free-vet-clinics/373286124/taf

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Who comes up with these euphemisms?

Posted 6/07/2010 at 8:45 AM by Genevieve Frederick

I am told that the words “poor, starving, and homeless” are inappropriate and offensive.  The correct terms are “economically challenged, food insecurity, without shelter”. 

 Who comes up with these euphemisms?  Straightforward and honest language is my preferred form of speaking and writing and I refuse to use the less offensive...

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Tags: poor, starving, homeless, shelter, euphemisms