By Genevieve Frederick | Founder
You are responsible for helping to reach our goals which are ever increasing due to the number of pets that Pets of the Homeless serves. A huge “Thank you” to everyone that has donated to this program!
Between November 6, 2015 – March 10, 2016, we took on 149 emergency cases. The invoices totaled $34,133. $7,550 was discounted by hospitals. Veterinary costs have risen like everything else and we thank our hospitals that have given us these deep discounts. Still the average hospital visit was $229. This would be out of reach for most homeless who are guardians to these loving companions.
A few examples of emergencies we handled:
Buppy - December 2015
Buppy is a 14 week old male Staffordshire Terrier who was vomitting, not eating or drinking and was lethargic. His owner is a female living in a friend’s garage with no utilities in Tucson, AZ. Pets of the Homeless caseworker approved an examination and parvo test which was negative. Additional testing, blood work and a giardia test was given. He was treated with medications. A few months later the woman called to say that Buppy has hit by a car and died. Rest in peace Buppy!
Hazel & Bammer - December 2015
Hazel, a 6 month old female kitten, and Bammer, a 12 yr old male dachsund both live in a car with their owners, a single mother and her daughter in central California area. Both the kitten and dog were sneezing, coughing, and had green runny noses. Pets of the Homeless paid for examinations for both, and they were both treated for a cold virus with antibiotics. Bammer’s owner called again on January 2016 that Bammer was still sneezing, had bloody stool and urine, and his anal glands were swollen. Pets of the Homeless paid for a re-check exam, antibiotics and to have his anal gland expressed.
Loca - December 2015
Loca was having some sort of hemmorhage from her vaginal area. Her owner called Pets of the Homeless frantic. He lives in someone’s backyard in Santa Rosa, CA. Loca is a one year old pit bull terrier. Pets of the Homeless paid for an exam and she was diagnosed with a prolapsed uterus. Pets of the Homeless paid for surgery to spay and remove Loca’s uterus. The hospital gave Pets of the Homeless a huge discount on the surgery which included pre-anesthesia exam, preanesthetic and induction medications, general anesthetic, fluids, monitoring, labwork, hospitalization, patient care, and pain management. The techinician at the veterinary hospital said, "Yesterday Loca lunged at me and was having no part of it but today we are best friends. She turned out to be a sweetheart."
Cinnamon - February 2016
A homeless woman who lives on the streets behind a store in Chula Vista California called about her 11 year old German Shepherd, Cinnamon who had been hit by a car the night before. Pets of the Homeless approved an examination. Thankfully, Cinnamon had only minor bumps and bruises. We approved anti-inflammatory medication.
Everday I am thankful for donors like you, who have stepped up to help these pets! No pet should be hungry or in pain!
The Eighth Annual Report is now avaiable on our website for your review, if you have any questions please let me know. .
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