By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President
You make a pet of a person experiencing homelessness healthier when you make a gift to Feeding Pets of the Homeless®. #GivingTuesday is around the corner on Nov. 29, 2022. We hope you will consider pets like Layla when making your end-of-year donation decisions.
Let us introduce you to Layla, a 9-year-old Wooly Malamute that has been living in a vehicle with her owner. Her owner has been getting by with caring for herself and Layla with the assistance of food stamps and the aid of a nearby soup kitchen that offers not only food but showers and laundry facilities.
Layla had been in agony shaking her head for an entire month and circling in pain with moments of labored breathing. Her owner contacted Feeding Pets of the Homeless, and an intake was completed. The pastor from the soup kitchen was able to provide information about Layla and her owner's living situation. Once that was received our case manager worked on finding a veterinary clinic or hospital that would be able to see Layla soon. Our case manager sent Layla to one of our partner veterinary hospitals and an examination was performed. The hospital developed a treatment plan and services were discussed and pre-approved with the case manager.
Layla’s diagnostic exam was consistent with a chronic ear infection – ear canal stenosis, she also had multiple growths in her ear. Layla was treated for all issues with antibiotics, medications, and a special prescription shampoo. Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $1167.79 towards Layla’s care.
To homeless animals and their owners, what we do feels like magic… and it’s all because of you.
During the holidays, many people without homes will be spending it with the only companion they have; their pet. A pet can relieve the pain of loneliness, they keep each other warm, offer protection and provide unconditional love. When that pet is injured or ill, the guilt of not being able to afford care is heartbreaking. Your support helps us to treat these loving pets.
Set your calendar reminder for Nov. 29, 2022 to give on #GivingTuesday or get ahead by donating below.
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