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 | Aug 11, 2023
Ryder and Dr. Lewis

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

Ryder

Dear Friends,

This story illustrates the compassion that is often not acknowledged.

My name is Ryder I am a 2-year-old male Lab. I have been living with my dad in a van for the past 2 years. At this time we are receiving food stamps.

Yesterday I was hit by a car, and I have a very badly mangled leg.

My dad called Feeding Pets of the Homeless for assistance so I can see a vet.

An intake interview was completed, and my dad was able to take me to the hospital for diagnostics.

Following the exam, I was given pain meds and sedation so that x rays could be completed.

It was discovered that I had a severely broken foot and massive wounds to my entire leg.

The doctor thought it would be best to amputate my leg due to the severely broken foot and the injury to my leg. The outcome was poor that the wounds would heal due to the severity.

The leg amputation estimate was $4,000.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless had already paid $1,200 for my diagnostics and overnight stay in the hospital not leaving very much funding for a surgery.

The doctor I had said I would need surgery within 24 hours due to the open wounds.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless provided many resources to my dad but he was not having much luck in that direction.

The doctor spoke to my dad about euthanasia if the following day if he could not come up with the money we needed.

The following day the doctor called Feeding Pets of the Homeless and informed my case manager that she could not euthanize me, and she had reached out to a friend at the local Humane Society and asked them to allow her to use the surgical facility after hours and she would donate her time so that I could get the care I needed.

I had my surgery that night and I am so very grateful to the caring staff at Feeding Pets of the Homeless and to the wonderful doctor for not giving up on me and donating her time.

Your thanks go to a caring professional, Dr. Lewis and to the many compassionate donors of GlobalGiving who are a part of our mission to save pets. .

Links:

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Attachments:

Homeless_Flyer.pdf (PDF)

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Jul 17, 2023
Celebrating 15 Years of Saving Pets

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

Happy Birthday, Feeding Pets of the Homeless family!

I am honored to celebrate 15 years of helping pets with you.

At the heart of our success lies your generosity and compassion. Your support and partnership have been instrumental in shaping Feeding Pets of the Homeless into what it is today.

Since 2008, we have helped over 30,000 pets receive medical treatment, helped distribute over 2 million pounds of pet food and spent over $3.8 million in veterinary care, crates and support for pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness.

We are grateful beyond words for your contributions, big and small, that have allowed us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of these pets across the United States and Canada.

As we reflect on our impacts, we are filled with optimism and excitement for the future. With your continued partnership and your collective efforts, we are confident that the next 15 years will have a bigger impact on pets as more folks find their way to reach us.

We know that these pets save human lives.

This work gives hope to people experiencing homelessness and empowers them to move forward. Our mission is to keep the bellies of pets full and to prevent pain from injuries or illness. Sasha is just one example of the many pets we help every day. I will let them tell their story.
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My name is Sasha. I am a 13-year-old Rat Terrier living in Las Vegas, NV with my loving owner. We have been homeless for the past 3 years and currently stay in his vehicle. He is disabled and receives SSI and food stamps but the food stamps don't cover pet food so he shares his food with me.

My owner noticed I was acting funny. He thought I had something in my throat because I was jerking my head and eating lots of grass.

He knew about Feeding Pets of the Homeless and called them for help. A compassionate case manager helped us get an appointment at a partner veterinary clinic nearby.

They completed an exam and determined I had pancreatitis and would need to be hospitalized with medication.

I am now on my way to recovery with the treatment Feeding Pets of the Homeless approved. They contributed $604 towards my care.

Thanks to donors like you we are able to help pets like Sasha every day. Thank you for 15 years and we are looking forward to the next 15 years with you!

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Jun 12, 2023
Uncle Ben and Jane

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

Uncle Ben

My name is Uncle Ben. I am a fixed 10-year-old English Bull dog. I have always had eye issues. Jane is my Mom and is disabled. We have been living in her car for about two years in the Northern Nevada area. She is on an SSI stipend because of her disability, but it is not enough to maintain permanent housing or financial stability. She receives some social services like food stamps. The stamps do not allow her to purchase dog food, so I eat what she does.

A concerned citizen called animal control when they saw me and my Mom in the parking lot of a local grocery store, and the animal control officer went to do a welfare check. At that time, according to the animal control officer, I seemed to be loved and taken care of by my Mom despite being unhoused, so the animal control officer decided to let us stay together. A couple of days later the sheriff’s office called the animal control officer because my Mom had to be transported to the hospital. I was so scared. The animal control officer realized that she knew me and my Mom and it helped my anxiety.

The officer with a big heart took me to the animal shelter and decided to call Feeding Pets of the Homeless when she realized I may have an eye infection. The officers let Feeding Pets of the Homeless know she was willing to help transport me to and from the vet and would keep me in the animal shelter until I could be reunited with my Mom. If wasn’t sure what would happen to me, but the officer became my friend.

Once Feeding Pets of the Homeless interviewed my Mom while she was in the hospital, they were able to approve $210 in services to help me get better. I had an ear infection and dry eye. The vet prescribed some medication, and I am feeling much better.

My Mom agreed to let the officer transport me to and from the vet even though my Mom had had some trouble with other animal control officers trying to take me from her. They do not understand that my Mom and I have a bond that would devastate us both if we were separated. The officer assured my Mom that she was not going to take me from her and that she would keep me safe until they could be reunited. What amazing work she is doing with her generous and kind heart. This is a perfect example of empathy and kindness within a community.

The officer wrote us a wonderful thank you note and an update on Uncle Ben. She wrote:

“I wanted to thank you again for all your help with Ben and his family. I am proud to report that I have just reunited the family back together and they could not be happier. Ben also now has a bed to call his own as well as a big bag of dog food to get him going for a while.”

A happy ending because the community cared enough to take care of both the owner and the animal.

Be a hero to Uncle Ben and Jane by donating today.

Links:

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

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