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

30,480

pets helped

$7,638,422

given in veterinary care, pet food & crates

2,817,582 Lbs.

pet food collected

186

donation sites nationwide

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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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Feeding Pets of the Homeless

2 days ago

Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Emergency Veterinary Care requests are now submitted through our online application.This process is designed to make requesting assistance clearer and more efficient for pet guardians experiencing homelessness whose pets are sick or injured.Before applying, please review the eligibility requirements at the top of the application page. Applicants will need verification of their living situation from an approved agency contact.Please note:• Assistance is for pet guardians currently experiencing homelessness• We cannot pay outstanding balances or reimburse treatment already provided• Applications may be submitted at any time• Applications are reviewed in the order received• Care coordination takes place Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific time• We are not available after hours or on weekendsA social worker, shelter staff member, outreach worker or trusted advocate may be able to help complete the application. Public libraries, shelters and community resource centers may also provide internet access.Apply for Emergency Veterinary Care:petsofthehomeless.org/emergency-veterinary-careFind pet food support:petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locationsPlease share this information with pet guardians experiencing homelessness and the advocates who support them. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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Hi, my name is Bailey.I'm a 3-year-old Cane Corso and Mastiff mix. Right now, my dad and I are living in his truck because we are currently experiencing homelessness. Life isn't always easy, but we've always had each other. My dad calls me his "gentle giant." I may be big, but I'm all heart. I love belly rubs, especially from strangers, and I make friends everywhere I go.One night while we were getting ready for bed, my dad noticed I kept rubbing my left eye. By the next morning, it had become swollen and painful. He knew something was wrong and felt helpless because he couldn't afford a veterinarian.Instead of giving up, he reached out to an outreach nurse who had helped him with medical care in the past. She told him about Feeding Pets of the Homeless and encouraged him to apply for assistance.After completing a quick online application, I was approved to see a veterinarian.The doctor examined my eye and determined I needed surgery to repair it. After the procedure, I went home with ointment, antibiotics, an e-collar, and plenty of instructions to help me heal.Now I'm back with my dad recovering, and every day I'm feeling a little better. Before long, I'll be back to making new friends and asking everyone I meet for belly rubs.Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $1,963 toward my care.Your support helps pets like me receive emergency veterinary care and stay with the people who love us most.🐾 Lend a paw to help the next pet in need! ... See MoreSee Less

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