Homeless shelters that allow pets
Posted: 5/23/2011 by Genevieve Frederick
Most homeless shelters do not allow pets. When Pets of the Homeless hears of one we are pleased beyond words! This is one way to give homeless the services that they need to get out of homelessness with their companions. This is the latest to our list.
Path of Life Ministries
Year Round Riverside Emergency Homeless
2840 Hulen Place
Riverside, CA 92507
Responses to Homeless shelters that allow pets
I'm in current immediate need of shelter along with my pet chihuahua, I was hoping you had availability immediately to assist in this matter, Thank You, I can be reached at (323) 425-7477. Your assistance is deeply appreciated.
Eva P.
know of any family homeless shelters in New York City that allow pets...since they are part of the family too!?
eli
Homeless in colorado!!! Very recent happening to do ay shelters there accept pets!?
ali
Hello. I have a dear friend who has lost her home. She and her 7 yr. old American Staffy are now homeless. Please direct me to any help in Virginia Beach or surrounding cities. Thank you! VERY URGENT!
Angela Brown
Suggestion to those who are homeless in cities that do not have shelters that allow pets. Ask friends and family if they will foster your pet for a few weeks until you can get back on your feet. Ask a local kennel for a reduced fee, ask your vet if he/she knows of anyone willing to foster for a short time.
Staff
Hi, my family and I are about to be evicted and we need to find homeless shelters that allows pets in nyc, preferably in the bronx or manhattan. Would you have a link or program that does this. Thank you
olivia
I am trying to help a homeless couple with 2 dogs to find shelter and or some accomodation for the winter. At present they live in a tent, but winter is here and snow will arrive - where can they find shelter for themselves and their 2 dogs. Please help. The location is Rockville, Maryland. Thank you
Cris
Sadly many visits to Pets of the Homeless website are from people about to become homeless or are homeless with pets. Pets of the Homeless suggests people in such a circumstances visit or call a Salvation Army, local food bank or food pantries (ask for pet food), Catholic Charities and other social organizations. Veterans can call local VA office for help. Some dog rescues, local animal control, SPCA and Humane Societies may offer pet food and also "foster" pets until a pet owner can get back on their feet. Organizations that distribute pet food and pet supplies are listed by state on Pets of the Homeless website. Visit often as the site is updated frequently. We are faced with difficult choices for the allocation of limited funds. Unfortunately, individual requests do not fall under our grant guidelines. The funds are specific to licensed veterinarians that can assist many people and their pets. If your veterinarian would like to apply for a grant to help homeless with pets in your community please have him/her contact us.Too few shelters allow pets. Pets of the Homeless recognize a dire need for homeless services to fill this gap of not allowing pets into their shelters. We award grants to homeless shelters looking for ways to allow pets shelter with their owners. Any homeless shelter wanting more information about Pets of the Homeless Crate Project may download the simple Guidelines & Procedures. If you are homeless or about to become homeless, consider a visit to a homeless shelter in our area. Provide them with this information. You may be the person who opens the door to the homeless with pets in your community. Help us to help you.
Staff
Need to find a shelter in Fort Lauderdale. Man lost his home and needs help taking care of his ll year old declawed cat. Can you advise me if there is such a location. Thank you
Madeline Murphy
There is one human shelter in North York, a suburb of Toronto, Ontario, Canada that will take humans and their pets but cal ahead to confirm space and number of animalsFred VictorBethlehem United Shelter161 Caledonia RoadNorth York, OntarioM6A 2W9 tel: 416-644-1734Can you ask if anyone knows of another human shelter in Ontario, Canada that will take pets and let me know if you hear back from anyone. Thx
R. Burt
Vickie, please check the page on the website that lists homeless shelters that allow pets.Our best wishes to you and your little companion.
Genevieve Frederick
petsofhomeless.org
Please, I need your help because I've been evicted from my place since last friday! First, they cut my lights out, which was $900.00 and I could'nt get any help from Social Services, or anywhere! They said that I made too much money, and I'm on a fixed income! It started happening, when my other dog passed away from cancer around the first part of August! And then, the rest, just followed! I've been staying with my daughter, but I have to leave because I have a chihuahua! So now, I need somewhere temporarily, so that I can try to get my finances situated, and find us another place! Please, find it in your heart to help! Thank You very much, Vickie Hawes!
Vickie Hawes
Leah,I was in a similar situation last year. I have 5 cats and was desperate to find someone to take them temporarily while I was at a shelter. Please don't give up. Here are some suggestions to get you started.Call your vet and ask if they can house them or know anyone else who can.Call other local veterinarians to see if they have any suggestions as to who might be able to take your animals while you're in transition.If they were adopted from local animal shelters, contact those to see if they will take them temporarily. (Three of the shelters where my cats came from were kill shelters and they told me I'd have to surrender the cats permanently, with the possibilty that they might be euthanized if they were not adopted. Another shelter, a no-kill, called me after I'd resettled with my cats - about 5 weeks later - to let me know they had room for ALL 5!) Also call any shelters that might be nearby, but not necessarily in the same state as you, e.g., Arkansas or Oklahoma?Contact your friends, family or anyone else in your social network. Put requests on Facebook, etc. Use your network, and get your network to do some networking for you.Call pet boarding operations. They might let you board at a reduced rate or even at no charge. This was the one that provided the solution for me. You might be separated from your pets for a little while, but don't give up hope. If you're determined, you will find a better life for yourself and your pets.Good luck.Priscilla
Priscilla
What do you recommend homeless people do with their pets when they are not allowed at the shelter? I am in Springfield MO and want to get away from an abusive relationship but I am at a loss when it comes to my pets.
Rachel
I think it is a God send that this ministry understands tha for some people the only one that gives them love is their pets. I have two boy cats that comfort me and without them I would be lost. I face homelessness myself within the next few days and i have been searching for a place to go that I can keep them. God has answered my prayers. Thank You!
Leah Sutter
FUZE
More and more folks contact us everyday asking for help locating a homeless shelter that will allow pets. The list is growing so check often: http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/need-help/Homeless-Shelters.htmBest wishes to all who need help!
Staff