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

30,116

pets helped

$7,469,679

given in veterinary care, pet food & crates

2,794,092 Lbs.

pet food collected

188

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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News and Updates

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Feeding Pets of the Homeless has transitioned Emergency Veterinary Care requests to an online application to help make the process clearer, faster and more efficient for pet guardians experiencing homelessness.Before applying, pet guardians should review the eligibility requirements listed at the start of the application page. This helps ensure they understand what information is needed before submitting a request, including verification of their living situation from an approved agency contact.Emergency Veterinary Care assistance is specifically for individual pet owners who are experiencing homelessness and whose pets are sick or injured. Feeding Pets of the Homeless does not pay outstanding balances or reimburse for treatment already provided.Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed in the order they are received. Care coordination takes place Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is not available after hours or on weekends.If you need help accessing the application, a social worker, shelter staff member, outreach worker or trusted advocate may be able to help. Public libraries, shelters and community resource centers may also offer internet access.Apply for Emergency Veterinary Care:petsofthehomeless.org/emergency-veterinary-careFind pet food support near you:petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locationsPlease share this resource with pet guardians experiencing homelessness and the advocates who support them. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hi, my name is Lucky.I’m a 3-year-old wire-haired terrier living with my dad in a tent on the streets.One day while we were out on a walk, another dog attacked me. My right leg became swollen, and I could not put any weight on it. My dad was terrified seeing me in pain, but without money for a vet visit, he did not know how he could help me.While an outreach nurse was helping people nearby, my dad asked if she could look at my injuries. She handed him a Feeding Pets of the Homeless business card and encouraged him to apply for help.After speaking with a case manager, I was approved for veterinary care!At the urgent care clinic, the veterinarian took X-rays and thankfully confirmed nothing was broken. My leg was bandaged, and I was given pain medication and instructions to rest while I healed.Now I’m recovering beside my dad, getting stronger every day and looking forward to running and playing again.Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $764 toward my care.Your support helps pets like me receive urgent veterinary care and stay with the people who love us most.🐾 Help the next pet in need! ... See MoreSee Less

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