Emergency Veterinary Care for Pets of the Homeless

Every donation you make helps us say yes when pets like Sunshine need urgent medical care. Today, we want to share an important update that strengthens how we do that.

We have launched a new online Emergency Veterinary Care application, and it exists for one reason: to help more pets receive lifesaving care as quickly and fairly as possible.

Sunshine’s story shows why this matters.

When Sunshine became seriously ill, her mom was terrified. Sunshine was vomiting, constipated, and unable to eat. They were already experiencing homelessness after her mom lost her job and housing. Emergency veterinary care felt out of reach.

After being referred to Feeding Pets of the Homeless, Sunshine was approved for care and received fluids, x-rays, and medication to treat an intestinal blockage. Thanks to donor support, we were able to contribute $1,093 toward her treatment.

Today, Sunshine is recovering and back to being the adventurous, affectionate cat her mom describes with so much love.

A message from Sunshine’s mom:
“Thank you for helping Sunshine. She is doing better. She has passed the blockage in her stomach and is now happily going potty.

Sunshine is a perfect cat who does a great job giving me support in our tough times in life. Our pets are our children, and I appreciate the help you gave her because she truly deserves it, just as all pets do.

This program is truly life-saving. I will be making monthly donations to pay back what your program has blessed us with.”

Stories like Sunshine’s are why we updated our process.

Why an online application matters
As more people reach out for help, we need a system that ensures every request is reviewed clearly, consistently, and in the order it is received. The new online application allows us to:
• Create a clear starting point for every request
• Reduce delays 
• Review cases more efficiently and equitably
• Focus staff time on coordinating care instead of tracking paperwork

This means your donations can be put to work faster, helping pets in crisis without unnecessary delays.

Sunshine is one of thousands of pets whose lives are made better because of supporters like you. With this improved process, we can help even more pets stay healthy and with the people who love them.

Thank you for making lifesaving care possible. Your generosity does not just fund veterinary bills. It protects the bond between people and their pets during the hardest moments of their lives.

With gratitude,
Genevieve Frederick