KEEPING PETS AND HUMANS TOGETHER

Feeding Pets of the Homeless® – Pets of the Homeless® is the first national nonprofit providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness.

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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - LOYALTY - COMPANIONSHIP - PROTECTION

We believe every pet deserves not to be hungry or suffer from an illness or injury.  If you are homeless, or a Veteran, and need assistance caring for your pet, we can help.

A homeless man living in a tent by the river called seeking medical assistance for his companion Deimos, a 9-month old mix. He has been homeless for about a year. Deimos was experiencing weight loss, vomiting, lethargy and shaking of the head for three to four days, and it was difficult to wake up Deimos. We got an exam approved for Deimos with a close by Partner Veterinary Hospital. They got Deimos in super-fast. Once bloodwork and x-rays were performed, they were fast to give Deimos the correct medications and got him feeling better! Deimos' owner thanked us numerous times for saving his best friend!
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A man residing in a homeless shelter in Denver, CO has been homeless for four months. He is a disabled Veteran that receives SSI and food stamps. He reached out to Feeding Pets of the Homeless for his 2-year-old male Pitbull named Kechi. The dog had been seen at the ER the day before and was diagnosed with an intestinal blockage. An intake was completed by a case manager and homeless verification was provided by a shelter manager. Kechi was moved to another hospital to complete the surgery for a more reasonable cost. During surgery Kechi was very ill and the vet thought that they may need to euthanize him while on the operating table, but he was a fighter and did great. Kechi recovered overnight in the hospital and was returned back to his owner the next day.
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WITH YOU BY OUR SIDE, TOGETHER WE SERVE BETTER

30,851

pets helped

$7,876,482

given in veterinary care, pet food & crates

2,860,585 Lbs.

pet food collected

200

donation sites nationwide

Find a Pet Food Donation Site

Our pet food donation site volunteers support our objective of collecting pet food and pet supplies. They are working with pet food providers who have agreed to distribute pet food in those communities.

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Your donation can make the lives of these pets a little easier. Each day is a struggle for those experiencing homelessness, and their pets have little recourse. We are their voice, and you can be their hero.

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Become a Sponsor

If providing support for pets of the homeless and ensuring access to emergency veterinary care is important to your company or organization, please consider sponsoring Feeding Pets of the Homeless. As a dedicated nonprofit organization, we rely on grants, sponsors, and donations to help pets in need across the nation.  Importantly, we do not receive any government funding, so your support is crucial.

 

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Evidence shows that animal companionship is fortifying and contributes to the emotional well-being of people experiencing homelessness, including encouraging owners to obtain sobriety, leave abusive relationships, and avoid incarceration.

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Feeding Pets of the Homeless® is a national non-profit that works with businesses and volunteers across the country to collect pet food and supplies for our homeless population that owns pets. Our volunteers help enlist pet food Donation Sites in their local communities and are advocates for keeping pets and humans together.

We need your compassion and help to continue our work as the homeless situation grows in our country. Becoming a volunteer is easy!

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There are so many ways to make a difference for pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness. From hosting a pet food drive or recruiting a local donation site to organizing a wellness clinic, representing Feeding Pets of the Homeless at an event, or rallying your community in another creative way, your time and connections can help us reach more pets in need.Swipe through for 7 ways to become a Volunteer Hero and turn your compassion into action. Learn more at petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/how-we-help/volunteer-opportunities/ ...

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Hi, my name is Star.I'm a 7-month-old Chihuahua mix living in a shelter with my mom. We are currently experiencing homelessness, but my mom's life didn't always look this way.She once had a successful career, earned a six-figure salary and owned a home. Then she developed a serious mental illness that caused years of frightening symptoms and eventually cost her the life she had built. Her savings were depleted, she lost her home and ultimately experienced homelessness.After years of struggling with her mental health, my mom finally received treatment that helped. But rebuilding her life wasn't easy.That's when I came along.In my mom's words, "When I got Star, my reason for living returned. She's the wind beneath my wings who keeps me from getting depressed and keeps me focused on getting my good life back, to give her the life she deserves."A few weeks ago, my mom noticed something was wrong with me. I was barely eating or drinking and had lost so much weight that my ribs were beginning to show.She immediately asked her social worker at the shelter for help. Her social worker shared resources with her, and that's how she found Feeding Pets of the Homeless.After completing an application, I was approved for assistance and my mom took me to an urgent care clinic. The veterinarian gave me fluids and medication for my nausea and ran tests to find out what was making me sick.The results showed I had Giardia, a parasite that was making me very ill. Thankfully, I received medication to treat the infection and am now back with my mom recovering.Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $729 toward my care.My mom wants me to share this with you:"The vet just notified me that Star has Giardia. I'm going to pick up the medicine today that will cure her. I asked the vet to show me the invoice and couldn't believe that it was over $800 (before discounts). I teared up from the appreciation in my heart. I would not have been able to pay for a bill that is astronomically high. I shared my story so the wonderful people in your organization who are all responsible for saving Star know just how much this needed assistance was and get a sense for just how immensely grateful her mommy is."My mom is working to rebuild the life she lost, and I'm right beside her while she does.Your support helps pets like me receive veterinary care and stay with the people who love them most. ...

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