Success Story: Allie
A woman in Nevada lost her job due to the COVID-19 crisis at the end of February. In mid-March she lost her home; she had been living with her son. When he lost his job, she could no longer stay.
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Success Story: Tinkerbell
Feeding Pets of the Homeless® first met Tinkerbelle and her family in January 2019 when their bulldog was treated for uncontrollable vomiting. They reached out to Feeding Pets of the Homeless® again when Tinkerbelle, a red merle Australian shepherd, was
Success Story: Peanut
We received a call from a homeless woman in Oakland, CA regarding her dog Peanut, a 13-year-old miniature pinscher chihuahua mix who had been bitten by another dog. She took Peanut to the emergency room and was told Peanut would
Success Story: Maggie & Buster
A 10-month-old black lab pit mix, Maggie, and 3-year-old chihuahua terrier mix, Buster, have been homeless with their companion for about five years. Their companion is disabled, and they have all been living in a tarp structure off the train
Success Story: Jewel, Bud & Puppy
Feeding Pets of the Homeless™ received a call from a homeless woman in Tucson, AZ. She lives in a tent in the desert and has been homeless for the past year. She receives SSI, food stamps and she goes to
Success Story: Autumn
A homeless woman in Victorville, CA has been staying in a motel for the past month with her four children, two dogs, and two cats. She has been homeless for four months and receives SNAP benefits. We verified her homelessness
Success Story: Honey
We want to preface this story with the fact that it does not have a happy ending. While this is not typical of our success stories, it is sometimes the unfortunate reality that we cannot save every pet. What we
Success Story: Rocco
Rocco, a one-year-old Husky, and his companions live in a tent outside of a homeless youth services facility. They have been homeless for over a year. They walked into our veterinary partner’s office in San Francisco with their pet and
Success Stories: Buggy
Buggy’s companion is disabled and homeless and has been living in his car for a year and a half in Utah. He called Feeding Pets of the Homeless™ concerned about Buggy, his four-year-old spayed female Beagle mix who was sneezing
Success Story: Lex
We received a call for emergency vet care from a homeless carpenter that had been living in his van for the past eight months, as he was headed to San Francisco, CA from Los Angeles for work. His dog Lex,
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Success Story: Godzilla
Hi, my name is Godzilla. I’m a 5-month-old short-haired kitten living with my mom, who is currently experiencing homelessness. About two months ago, my mom spotted me struggling against the current in a river near where she was staying. She
Success Story: Star
Hi, my name is Star. I’m a 7-month-old Chihuahua mix living in a shelter with my mom. We are currently experiencing homelessness, but my mom’s life didn’t always look this way. She once had a successful career, earned a six-figure
Success Story: Bob
Hi, my name is Bob. I’m a 4-year-old German Shepherd living in a tent with my dad. We are currently experiencing homelessness, and I am also his service dog. My dad has epilepsy, and I am trained to recognize when
Success Story: Roxanna
Every week, we share stories through the eyes of the pets we help. This week, we’d like to share a message from one of their owners instead. Roxanna and her dad are currently experiencing homelessness together. After losing his business
Success Story: Rukkus
Hi, my name is Rukkus. I’m an 18-month-old Husky and Pit Bull mix living on the streets with my mom in Sacramento, California. We are currently experiencing homelessness, but we face each day together. My mom takes such good care
Success Story: Udon
Hi, my name is Udonathan Mothra, but my family calls me Udon.I’m a 6-year-old tabby cat living with my family in Kentucky. We are currently experiencing homelessness, but we are facing each day together. I spend my time keeping my
Success Story: Bailey
Hi, my name is Bailey. I’m a 3-year-old Cane Corso and Mastiff mix. Right now, my dad and I are living in his truck because we are currently experiencing homelessness. Life isn’t always easy, but we’ve always had each other.
Success Story: Molly
Even a simple injury can become serious when veterinary care is out of reach. Hi, my name is Molly. I’m a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois living in a shelter with my dad. We are currently experiencing homelessness, but we make the
Success Story: Sammy
Hi, my name is Sammy. I’m a 5-year-old German Shepherd mix living with my mom in a shed without utilities. We are currently experiencing homelessness, but we have each other. My mom is my best friend, and I do my
Success Story: Lola
Hi, my name is Lola. I’m a 2-year-old Chihuahua Pug mix living with my mom in a women’s shelter. I am also my mom’s service animal. My cuddles and calming presence help interrupt her panic attacks and give her space
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