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

32,739

pets helped

$6,888,457

given in veterinary care, pet food & crates

2,641,163 Lbs.

pet food collected

124

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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We are proud to share that Feeding Pets of the Homeless has once again earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency.This highest level of recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to openness, accountability, and responsible stewardship of donor support. We believe transparency builds trust, and trust strengthens our ability to serve pets and their people in need.Supporters can view our annual reports and learn more about our impact here: petsofthehomeless.org/about-us-501c3-documents-annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re sharing this week’s success story a little differently.This time, we’re starting with a message directly from the pet’s owner. Her words speak volumes about what this support meant during one of the hardest moments in her life. Stories like Sunshine’s remind us why this work matters and why your support makes a difference.Read on to learn more about Sunshine and how our Emergency Veterinary Care program helped this beloved companion heal.Sunshine's mom:"Thank you for helping Sunshine. She is doing better. She has passed the blockage in her stomach and is now happily going potty.Sunshine is a perfect cat who does a great job giving me support in our tough times in life. Our pets are our children, and I appreciate the help you gave her because she truly deserves it, just as all pets do.Sunshine was found under a house. The owner heard kittens crying and saw two abandoned Maine Coon mix babies. They were freezing and starving. I was blessed to be nearby and heard someone was looking for a home for one of the kittens. The Lord blessed me that day. Even though it was dark and cold, she was my Sunshine. That’s how she got her name.Sunshine is a tough, outgoing girl. She has long hair and gets hot in the summer, so she will walk into a shallow lake and lay down in it. She walks on a leash, loves to explore, and her favorite game is slapping a ball back to you. She’s a cuddly girl when she wants to be, and when she does, I take full advantage of that. She just turned four years old yesterday.I want to mention that I appreciate this program. It is truly life-saving. I will be making monthly donations to pay back what your program has blessed us with. This will begin at the end of January.God bless you all. What a wonderful thing you do."Meet SunshineHi, my name is Sunshine.I’m a 4-year-old Maine Coon who loves treats and snuggles. Right now, I’m experiencing homelessness with my mom. After she lost her job, we were evicted from our apartment. We’re currently doing our best to get through this chapter together. My mom says I give her comfort and strength when things feel uncertain. She always tells me not to worry, that our luck will turn soon.Shortly after we lost our home, I got sick. I was throwing up, barely eating, and couldn’t go to the bathroom. My mom was so worried about me, and she didn’t know how she could afford a vet visit. She called 211 for help, and they gave her a list of resources. That’s when she found Feeding Pets of the Homeless.After a quick interview and some paperwork, I was approved for care.At the vet, I was given fluids, had X-rays taken, and was diagnosed with an intestinal blockage. They gave me pain medication and an anti-nausea shot to help me feel better.Thanks to Feeding Pets of the Homeless, I received the treatment I needed and am now back with my mom recovering. ... See MoreSee Less

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