How to Help Pets of the Homeless

People who care about the fate of homeless and their pets, take note.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Cans or bags of pet food

1. Did you know that over the course of a year, as many as 3.5 million people become homeless? Many American families are just a pay check from becoming homeless. Most people who experience homelessness (80%) are homeless for a short period of time, and usually need help finding housing or a rent subsidy. But unfortunately for those with pets it becomes more difficult. It is estimated that one in four homeless and disadvantaged people have a pet. Many are forced to choose between their pet or a roof over their head. Surprisingly, most choose to stay on the streets with their pets for longer periods of time. Their pets are nonjudgmental, providing comfort, an emotional bond of loyalty. In some cases they provide the homeless with protection and keep them warm. The tragic part is that the pets of the homeless do not choose their owners.
   Now you can make a difference and come to the aid of these defenseless pets by taking a can or bag of extra pet food to your veterinarian and ask if he/she has heard of the program “Feeding Pets of the Homeless”.
2. Refer your veterinarian to the Website at www.petsofhomeless.com and ask them to enroll.