By: Yasmeen Serhan The Atlantic – July 18, 2020 Britain’s efforts to house thousands of people amid the pandemic prove that even the most intractable problems are solvable—with enough political will. Then the coronavirus forced countries into lockdown and confined people to their homes, governments had to confront an urgent question: How do stay-at-home orders...
Image Source: Unsplash By Devin Morrissey As many as 25% of homeless individuals in the U.S. have a pet, but it can sometimes be difficult for those struggling with finances or homelessness to pay for the care their dog or cat needs. That has never been more true than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pet banks...
New Deduction Available: Up to $300 per taxpayer ($600 for a married couple) in annual charitable contributions. This is available only to people who take the standard deduction (for taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions). It is an “above the line” adjustment to income that will reduce a donor’s adjusted gross income (AGI), and...
11th Annual nationwide Give a Dog a Bone Week: August 10-16, 2020 This annual event is a national effort to raise awareness and to help local communities across the U.S raise donations of pet food and supplies for pets of the homeless population. This is an exceptional year with the pandemic and people losing their...
From: National Alliance to End Homelessness According to the CDC, some individuals are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. They include older adults age 65 and over. However, people experiencing homelessness age faster than housed people. Research indicates they have physical conditions that mirror those of people 15-20 years older than them. ...
***UPDATE THIS FUNDRAISER HAS ENDED*** THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND PURCHASED SHIRTS AND MASKS. We are excited to announce Feeding Pets of the Homeless® t-shirts and masks are here! Now you can rep your favorite non-profit organization, help us raise money, and help spread awareness! By wearing one of our t-shirts or masks,...
By: Mike Powell Imagine having nothing and nobody in your life but your pet. For those of us stuck at home during this pandemic, our pet’s tail wags, cute antics, and loving eyes make us smile when we’re feeling down. But for people who have no home to go to, those licks, loves, and tail...
In honor of World Pet Memorial Day, we remember Willow! Willow, an 18-month-old female boxer-pitbull mix, and her companion had been living in a car at a safe parking program at a church in San Diego, CA. Her companion did everything right in caring for Willow. She got her spayed and made sure she was...
Genevieve Fredrick The COVID-19 situation is changing constantly and during these stressful times, our pets remain the one comfort we all rely on. Their love keeps us going and their funny antics keep a smile on our face. To a homeless person, their pet offers the same comforts we all experience, adding protection and warmth....
Image Source: Pixabay The holidays and winter can be hard for the pets of the homeless. With the cold weather and potential for health issues like hypothermia and frostbite, the homeless and their pets need help more than ever during this season, especially as poverty and homelessness continue to rise in the US. Even though...
