How does one help someone in the streets with an animal aside from giving her/him some money? I met a woman in Chicago with a cat in her cage just last month. They were homeless. All I could do was hand her some money? What does one do. Can’t take them home with me. We...
There have been comments about some homeless treating their animals with cruelty; dogs tied up tightly, twisting to be freed or being hit; skinny dogs/cats in poor health. As in the case of child abuse, such instances of animal abuse clearly call for action. Any such treatment, should be reported to the local Animal Control...
I am told that the words “poor, starving, and homeless” are inappropriate and offensive. The correct terms are “economically challenged, food insecurity, without shelter”. Who comes up with these euphemisms? Straightforward and honest language is my preferred form of speaking and writing and I refuse to use the less offensive phrases and compromise. Admittedly, I...
Today I came across an article that talks about homeless with pets being allowed into a shelter in Long Beach, CA. This issue is one that Pets of the Homeless embrases with our “Pets of the Homeless Crate Project”. You can read more about it Jim Lewis, Long Beach Rescue Mission President and CEO, said...
Feeding Pets of the HomelessGives a voiceFor care and kindnessTo those with no choice. How did this happen?We don’t knowWhere do they come from?Where do they go? Homeless wanderings all aloneSome have pets they call their ownHow do they manage?What do they eat? Missions and shelters offer retreatNo pets allowed thoughWhere do they go?What do they eat? No matter...
“Choosing Pets Over Shelter” – a blog article by Shannon Moriarty about homelessness and pets.
I have spent time in the community getting the word out that I will donate my services to groom pets of the homeless. A homeless woman named Maria Ramirez called me to get her pets groomed. When I arrived it was obvious that one of her dogs was sick. After bathing the dogs, I took”...
