Sam* and Smokey have been living in a tent for the past three months in Sacramento CA. Currently, Sam has zero income and does not receive any government assistance. He does have a car.
In early December, Sam reached out to Feeding Pets of the Homeless for his 4-year-old male German Shepard, Smokey.
While walking by the American River, Smokey chased a coyote and ultimately fell into the river.
Smokey had a severe wound on his back and started shaking. He was unable to place weight on his right front leg.
An intake interview was completed, and homeless verification was provided by an outreach worker from Sacramento County.
We were able to get an appointment that day and an exam was approved at a local veterinary hospital. Following completion of the exam and x-rays, Smokey did not have a fractured leg. The large gash on his back was treated and repaired with stitches. He was given pain meds, an anti-inflammatory and an antibiotic.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $975 towards Smokey’s care.
“I want to say thank you so much for helping me with my German shepherd and his leg. I owe you people. Thank you so much”
We wish Sam and Smokey the best and worry about them during the flooding in the Sacramento area.
*Name changed for privacy.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless® is the first and one of the few national nonprofits providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to homeless people.
