Emails

Posted: 4/27/2011 by Genevieve Frederick

Each month we get hundreds of emails.  We answer each with thoughful advice and as with as many resources that we have available.

Here are some examples-

From John in California:

Although I am not homeless, I am jobless and also have five cats.  I am finding it very difficult to feed them with no income.

Do you or anyone else have any programs available for people like me?  I have contacted the humane society, Bestfriends.org, ASPCA and they all say they can't help and I should ask a supermarket for dented cans.  I don't think so.

I have supported every one of these organizations for many years and now that my own pets need help suddenly it is my own problem.

Any ideas?  I do not want to have to give my cats up.

 From Melissa:

I have a friend that is so close to losing her  home.. I have been trying to help her keep her lights on but she has applied for disability and we do not know how long this will take. Her son is supposed to be helping her pay her rent but has not kept up with it. A few of her friends as well as myself have been helping her with pet food so she can keep her 3 dogs but I truly don't know how much more we can do. Times are hard and my work is not always steady. If there is any way she could get some help with this I will donate when mine and my husband’s work picks back up.

 From Jenna in New York:

hello! found an article on the organization in a pet magazine...am a veterinarian with time to spare and want to help out in any way i can! i live in the heart of NYC (manhattan, upper east side) and am willing to volunteer my time and services. please call or email me with any info!

 From Carrie in Indiana:

Hi there. I would love to help donate food. I live near an area that has many homeless people and some of them have pets. I also work for a Vet clinic in NW Indiana. I would like to donate what food I can and I would also like to hand it out to those in need. Let me know what I can do for you. I'm motivated. Carrie

 From Cherie:

I have a Girl Scout troop of about 8 or 9 5th graders that are working on a Service project and since their passion is animals I would like to see if there was anything they could do to assist you in your program. I thought that through our Council we could get food and baggie donations and then perhaps spend the time packaging the dog food and delivering it to a collection site. If this is something that they could do could you please let me know so that we can further discuss it with them or perhaps even have someone come and speak to them about the organization.

Thanks so much.

 Hi, My name is Jessica I was wondering if there are any homeless shelters in Houston, TX that allow pets? Thanks

 From Vickie in Missouri:

I am interested in receiving information about the elementary school packet. Our school does projects for the homeless in our community.  I would love to possibly add the pets to our service learning projects.  Thank you for your love and devotion for these beautiful souls.

 From Heather in GA:

We are a local pet food bank here in GA. We would love to be added to your list for Cherokee & Cobb counties in GA. We want people to know there is help here for them! Thank you for all you do!

 From Lauren in NC:

I am a veterinarian.  I am interested in your organization and finding out how I can help and become involved.

If you would send me some information and a contact person in my area I could contact.  Thanks for your efforts. 

 From Camille:

I am very interested in becoming a volunteer to help the homeless people with their pets. I am a true dog lover, activist for rescues and my passion is helping dogs. My dogs are rescues. Are there any sites in Milwaukee Wisconsin that I could contact to volunteer my services to distribute food or dog supplies to?

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