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Feeding Pets of the Homeless January 2026 Newsletter

Our latest newsletter reflects on the powerful role pets play in the lives of people experiencing homelessness and how that bond provides comfort, stability, and hope during difficult times. Founder Genevieve Frederick shares insight into the importance of service dogs

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Success Story: Chiquita

Meet Chiquita! Hi, I’m Chiquita. I’m a five month old Pit Bull living with my mom in our car near the ocean. We have been going through a hard time, but we always stay together. She takes care of me,

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Feeding Pets of the Homeless Success Story - Cookie

Success Story: Cookie

Hello, my name is Cookie. I am an 8-yr old domestic short hair. My mom and I are currently experiencing homelessness, and we move from motel to motel. We did have a house we were living in, but the landlord

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Success Story: Darling

Hi, I’m Darling. I’m a 1-year-old Terrier mix, and I live in a car near the beach with my mom. We’ve been experiencing homelessness ever since she aged out of foster care. Even though life has been hard, we stick

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Success Story: Chiquita

Meet Chiquita! Hi, I’m Chiquita. I’m a five month old Pit Bull living with my mom in our car near the ocean. We have been going through a hard time,

READ MORE
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Success Story - Cookie

Success Story: Cookie

Hello, my name is Cookie. I am an 8-yr old domestic short hair. My mom and I are currently experiencing homelessness, and we move from motel to motel. We did

READ MORE

Success Story: Darling

Hi, I’m Darling. I’m a 1-year-old Terrier mix, and I live in a car near the beach with my mom. We’ve been experiencing homelessness ever since she aged out of

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Hello, my name is Leeloo, and I am a 6-year-old calico cat. Right now, my mom and I are living in a motel as we experience homelessness. Life has been very hard since my mom lost her job and we lost our apartment. Through it all, I’ve never left her side, I’m her companion, her comfort, and her best friend.Recently, my mom noticed something was very wrong. I couldn’t use the bathroom, and I had stopped eating. She was able to get me a free exam at a veterinary clinic, where they discovered I had bladder stones. My mom was terrified, not just for me, but because she didn’t know how she could afford the surgery I needed to survive.Determined to help me, she searched online and found Feeding Pets of the Homeless. After submitting a quick application, we were approved for assistance and referred to a veterinary hospital.At the hospital, the doctor sedated me, gave me pain medication, and performed a cystotomy (bladder surgery), along with updating my vaccinations. The surgery was a success, every stone was removed.Now I’m back with my mom, recovering safely by her side.Because of YouFeeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $1,500 toward Leeloo’s lifesaving care, ensuring that this devoted companion could stay with the person who needs her most. ... See MoreSee Less
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