by Jaye Lewis Junie and Sam were an inseparable pair. Just seeing the way they looked into one another’s eyes, you could tell they loved each other. Life changed for both Junie and Sam, the day they met. It’s true, they were homeless, but now, they were no longer alone. They had each other. Junie...
I just finished reading “Breakfast at Sally’s” by Richard LeMieux. Be sure to have a box of tissues handy for this inspirational book. I highly recommend this memorable book. For an insight to what it means to be homeless read it. This true and touching journey of a man with depression and his little dog...
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...
Author: Kathi Giurlani Feeding Pets of the Homeless Gives a voice For care and kindness To those with no choice. How did this happen? We don’t know Where do they come from? Where do they go? Homeless wanderings all alone Some have pets they call their own How do they manage? What do they eat?...
“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”...
