By: Devin Morrissey It’s no secret that those who end up homeless, no matter the underlying reasons, face extreme difficulties when it comes to getting out of the cycle of homelessness. Securing stable housing is a multi-faceted process that involves securing employment, participating in case management, pursuing treatment for mental health disorders and/or addiction, and...
By: Jim Ross Street Dogs and Their Human Companions While hiking on le chemin St. Jacques de Compostelle (the Way of St. James) through France’s midi-Pyrenees, I was unsure most days whether and under what conditions I’d find shelter. I regularly missed trail markers, diverged from the prescribed path, and had to trace my way...
By Devin Morrissey Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/e6raYkB6Qcs Our pets are part of our family, providing infinite companionship, protection, and love. The idea of being separated from our pets, therefore, can be terrifying. Unfortunately in today’s America, housing instability is on the rise, and losing one’s home can mean losing one’s pets as well. It’s rare to...
Image Source: Pixabay By Devin Morrissey It’s not uncommon to see a homeless young person sitting outside with their dog next to them. Maybe it pulls your heartstrings a little more, maybe it makes you angry thinking about the conditions the dog is living in, or maybe it makes you wonder what got them there....
By Devin Morrissey Natural disasters can devastate areas, force people from their homes, and result in massive evacuations. But evacuating from a disaster can be a challenge for the homeless who have to rely on public transportation or may have no transportation at all. When the homeless have pets, that evacuation becomes even more complicated....
By: Devin Morrissey Pets live in about 68% of American households, which means that there are about 85 million running, crawling, flying, swimming, or slithering animals inside homes. However, just because you don’t have a home, doesn’t mean that you don’t want the companionship, loyalty, and love that only an animal can offer. According to...
By: CS Hecht May 29, 2019 MONTEREY, CA… As a professional athlete in her 20’s, Barbara* thought that she would always have a successful life, home, husband, children and career. Now, she is living in her car in her 50’s. She yearns to reunite with her estranged children and grandchildren but difficult communication and relationship...
By: Devin Morrissey All across the country, there is a stigma often associated with homeless people. They can be viewed as lazy, undignified, etc. Many people (including business owners) associate homelessness with drug use. But, with over 552,000 people in America experiencing some type of homelessness, it’s impossible to put a label on everyone. Homelessness...
By: Chole Bennet It’s almost always easier to place judgement on someone or simply ignore them, rather than to take some time to understand their situation and see things from their perspective. When it comes to the issue of homelessness, there are many judgements and questions that circle around the issue of pet ownership. But,...
By: Devin Morrissey Even in the smaller big cities around the U.S., getting from one place to another in the same city can involve the need to travel a long distance. For the homeless population, as well as people without access to a vehicle, public transportation is a necessary part of the day. However, public...
