Summary
Your donation will help a pet that belongs to a homeless
person in the U.S., and Canada. We provide emergency veterinary care and pet
food to the hundreds of thousands of pets that are companions to the homeless.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Each year, 3.5 million experience homelessness in America
according to the National Coalition for the Homeless. We estimate that 10-25%
of homeless have pets, many are service animals The need for veterinary care is
at an all-time high. Without our help the homeless would spend what little
money they have on their pets and then rely more heavily on other government
and community resources.
How will this project solve this problem?
Our organization is important to the homeless people that
need veterinary care for their companion pets. It is about the people who need
help for their ill or injured pets. In some cases, the homeless survive with
the daily responsibility of pet guardianship. There is scientific evidence that
shows animals are good for us. From depression and post-traumatic stress
disorder to heart health and autism, the human-animal bond has a powerful,
measurable impact on people's lives.
Potential Long Term Impact
Our goal for the Open Challenge has been met and Pets of the
Homeless now has a permanent place on Global Giving. But our work is not done.
Everyday we receive calls to end the pain and suffering of pets that belong to
the homeless. One pet at a time- we strive to reunite healthy, pain free pets
back to their homeless owners. In doing so we are also keeping communities safe
from diseases. We are keeping the bond of animal/human love alive.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $33,798
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $6,202
Total Funding Goal: $40,000
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $6,202
Total Funding Goal: $40,000
This article was originally published here: Emergency
Vet Care For Pets Of The Homeless
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