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Caring For Pets Of The Homeless

  When Genevieve Frederick visited New York City in 2006, she saw a homeless man on the sidewalk, begging. Lying next to him was a dog. Frederick wondered why a guy who can barely feed himself would have a pet.
  "Then the answer became obvious," she recalled. "Pets are loyal, nonjudgmental companions that provide comfort and even protection and warmth. They may be a homeless person's only companion."
  From that seemingly insignificant incident, Frederick, now 64, embarked on a mission that resulted in the founding of Pets of the Homeless, an organization that provides food and veterinary care for pets of homeless people throughout the United States and parts of Canada.
  Returning home to Carson City, Nev., after that New York trip, Frederick began researching the plight of homeless people and their pets. What she found was mind-boggling: About 5 to 10 percent of the nation's estimated 3.5 million homeless people have at least one pet. In some areas, the figure is as high as 24 percent. Because few shelters allow animals, most pet-owning homeless individuals choose to stay with their four-legged friends. They sleep outdoors or in cars and tent camps.
  Determined to help, Frederick launched Pets of the Homeless in 2007. She started by asking her dog's veterinarians, Gary Ailes and Woody Allen, to collect pet food donations. The local media picked up the story, and on the first day of collection, the donations filled a 55-gallon trash can.
  Since then, other businesses have joined the effort, and drives have spurred contributions. At last count, more than 79 tons of pet food have been donated. In August, the organization sponsored its latest drive - the second national Give a Dog a Bone week, which encouraged people to bring pet food donations to a site near them.
  Volunteers bring the food from the collection sites to be distributed at food banks, soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Sometimes, they take the food directly to the streets where they have seen homeless people with pets.
  "Collection and distribution sites multiplied," said Frederick, who spends 30 to 40 hours a week working in the organization's Carson City office and speaking with groups to create awareness about homeless people with pets. "To my amazement, the organization quickly evolved into the nonprofit it is today."
Pets of the Homeless now has 288 collection sites and 256 distribution sites in 39 states, and a few collection and distribution sites in Canada.
  Cash donations, as well as pet food, have come in despite the hard economic times. The organization uses the funds to award grants to veterinarians who hold free clinics in areas where homeless people congregate.
  In addition to helping pets of chronically homeless people, Pets for the Homeless also steps in when natural disasters strike. Donations also pay for animals' sleeping crates, which some shelters are beginning to allow in areas prone to natural disasters. Since Hurricane Katrina, agencies realize that people don't want to leave their pets behind when disaster strikes.
  The number of homeless people with pets continues to grow because of the troubled economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14.1 million Americans are unemployed, and loss of jobs often results in loss of homes. While many homeless individuals live in shelters, nearly four out of 10 live on the street or some other unsuitable place.
  Frederick, who has an English setter named Kaiya, understands fully the bond between pets and their owners. To fulfill her mission of helping less fortunate pet owners, she has recruited her family. Her husband, Ray, delivers pet food, and her daughter, Renee Lowry, is an officer at Pets of the Homeless. Her three grandchildren, ages 5, 8 and 11, put labels on plastic bags for pet food and mailing labels on envelopes.
  "Knowing that pets have a chance to get nutritious food and vet care makes all the years that I've devoted to the program worthwhile," Frederick said. "Pets of the homeless don't choose their owners. But that doesn't matter, as long as they receive attention and love."


Information Source: The above is an article written by Eleanor Gilman for AARP found in The Arizona Republic newspaper. 10/10/11 issue. ( ARIZONA LIVING) section.

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    We ask that you "please" open up your hearts in helping the poor unfortunate homeless and their pets. A donation to a homeless shelter can provide a much needed meal, clothing and maybe shelter for these poor people. Won't  you please help? Below we have provided links to six very reputable and established shelters who do wonderful work helping the homeless.

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