Animal Welfare United States Project #16863

Emergency Veterinary Care for Pets of the Homeless

by Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Emergency Veterinary Care for Pets of the Homeless

Project Report | Sep 6, 2022
2021 Annual Report is Out Now!

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

Chyna

Our 2021 Annual Report can now be found on our website. Find the link below. Would you like a printed version mailed to you? Email me at gf@petsofthehomeless.org with your address and the subject line: 2021 Annual Report.

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Costs have increased across the board in the last year and inflation has hit us hard, as I am sure you are feeling, too. To illustrate, we did a cost comparison of emergency veterinary services. During the first half of last year compared to the first half of 2022 the number of calls has increased by 133%, cities in which we had emergency cases increased by 93%, and the average hospital invoice went from $425 to $555 a 30% increase. The largest increase was for parvo treatment, up 181%. Rising prices mean donations don’t go as far as they used to and more people are seeking our help.

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Sam* has been living on the streets in Houston, TX for the past 4 months. He currently receives disability. At this time he does not have transportation and does not receive food stamps.

He contacted Feeding Pets of the Homeless for his 2-year-old Pitbull, Chyna. He reported that Chyna had been vomiting for the past 4 days.

An intake was completed, and homeless verification was provided.

We approved an exam at a partner veterinary hospital. Following the exam and x-rays, it was determined that Chyna had a foreign body that was blocking her intestine and she needed emergency surgery. Unfortunately, this veterinary hospital did not have the capability to perform the required surgery. They were able to stabilize Chyna overnight and refer her to another facility for surgery the next day.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $1,046 for the exam, x-rays, medication and hospitalization.

Chyna was picked up by her owner the following day and brought in for surgery. She did wonderfully and we wish Chyna a speedy recovery.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $1,019 towards surgery.

*Name changed for privacy

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By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

Jun 16, 2022
Rayna and Jax - A Success Story

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

In the past 12 months, our case managers have received and made over 24,000 calls. This number continues to increase as more people become homeless and the need for help grows.

One of those calls was from a woman named Rayna seeking help for her injured dog, Jax.

Let me share their story with you.

Rayna lives in a hotel in Atlanta, GA has been homeless for 18 months. She has transportation and receives food stamps.

She called our office to do an intake to see if she qualifies for assistance with us. She was in need of help for her 1-year-old male, Labradoodle, Jax. He was chasing a bird one day and fell on his right arm. She shared that the arm was swollen, Jax was limping, couldn't put pressure on it and he was in a lot of pain.

Once their intake was complete and homeless verification was provided, their case manager immediately called for an exam approval at a partner veterinary hospital. Pre-approval was given for the exam and their case manager called with all of the information needed for their ER Hospital appointment.

An exam was performed along with x-rays to better see what was going on with Jax’s arm. The doctor also ordered bloodwork, pain medication and wound care.

It was determined that the arm was fractured so they made a splint for him and gave him pain medication to take with them. After several weeks of healing, Jax has made a full recovery and his owner was very appreciative of our help and stated she, “couldn’t have done this without us.”

Feeding Pets of The Homeless received $255 in discounts from our veterinary partner and contributed $1,398 to the care of Jax thanks to donors like you. We cant help more pets like Jax without your continued support. I hope you will consider a reoccuring donation.

Thank you!

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