By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President
This month I want to report about two women experiencing homelessness and their dogs. We record all cases, and it surprises many supporters that 61% of our emergency cases are pets that are owned by women. Women stay hidden, their dogs provide them protection, companionship, and unconditional love.
Jozi is lucky her owner escaped domestic violence and found a shelter that allowed dogs. Many times women calling have nowhere to go and will stay in a violent environment because they will not leave their pet behind
The client has been living in a domestic violence shelter in Longwood, FL. for the past 2 months. Currently, she is unemployed and does not receive any public assistance.
She reached out to Feeding Pets of the Homeless about her twelve-year-old female Shih Tzu named Jozi.
The owner said that Jozi had a severe cough and was told by a previous veterinarian that she may have a collapsed trachea.
After our intake interview was completed, and homeless verification was provided an appointment for an exam and x-rays were approved at one our network hospitals. It was determined that Jozi had a severe case of bronchitis. Medication was provided. Feeding pets of the Homeless contributed $398 towards Jozi' care.
We received this email: Thank you so much for taking care of Jozi!!! Grateful just doesn't cover it!! Blessings ~
The meds are working, and she seems a little better each day I can't thank you enough!!
This case is about a woman living on the streets of Clovis, CA for the past 16 months. She is disabled and receiving disability benefits along with SNAP Benefits (food stamps). It is not widely known that pet food is not allowed when using SNAP cards.
Client reached out to Feeding Pets of the Homeless about her four-year-old female Pitbull Marley. Marley had been hit by a car and had a severely broken leg. Without funds and a dog in terrible pain she found Feeding Pets of the Homeless. An intake interview was completed, and homeless verification was completed.
Following Marley’s exam, x rays, sedation, bloodwork, splint, and meds it was clear that she needed an amputation of the leg due to the damage.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless approved the diagnostics for $855 and $1,145 for the amputation. Feeding Pets of the Homeless would like to wish Marley a speedy recovery.
We have many cases of dogs being hit by cars. Streets are dangerous for dogs living on the streets and the expense is out of reach for people experiencing homelessness when their pets get hit. We are honored to be able to help and we could not without your help.
Thank you for your compassion and support.
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By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President
By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President
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