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Feeding Pets of Grants are awarded to: · A licensed veterinarian in the state in which services will be rendered or;
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A exempt organization
with a 501 ( c)(3)
status in its own name or; · An instrumentality of a state or local government as provided by Section 170 ( c)(1) of the Code. To apply for guidelines and an application send an email to info@petsofhomeless.org Include the veterinarian's name, hospital/clinic, address and phone number.
We are pleased to announce the recipients of our ongoing grant program. - January 2010, VCA Animal Care Hospital, Richfield, MN - January 2010, King's Harvest Inc. Pet Assistance Program, Davenport, IA - November 2009, Arcata Animal Hospital, Arcata, CA - November 2009, Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter of Davis, CA - October 2009, Dr. Erin B Curry in Red Oak, TX - October 2009, Dr. Kelly Pai, Will be working with pets of the homeless at Grandma's House of Hope in Orange County, CA - June 2009 , VACS - Western University students under supervision of a veterinarian will provide free clinics at Mercy House, Ontario, CA -May 2009, Dr. Marcia Martin, Palm Beach, FL, Pets in Need Clinic of Palm Beach - May 2009, NJ Aid for Animals, Camden, NJ - Working with the Brimm Medical Arts High School to have a shot clinic and give out pet food. - February 2009, New England Society for Abandoned Animals, Osterville, MA - Family-Animal Bond Homeless Assistance Program, provides grooming sheltering, fostering, boarding, feeding, vaccination and minor medical treatment of pets belonging to homeless and those in transition.
- December 2008, an anonymous pet clinic in Salt Lake City gave treatment
to 2 pets of homeless men living on the street. The sponsor took it upon
herself to help these men and their pets find an apartment.
- October 2008, Spay Neuter Clinic, Phoenix, AZ - ongoing medical care for pets of homeless at the Men's Overflow Shelter
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October 2008,
Dr. Kevin Stoothoff, South Ocala Animal Clinic,
Ocala, Florida will implement a pilot program in the area.
“I am excited to apply for this grant.
Our community, like so many others, has many homeless people, who are
unable to afford veterinary care or pet food.” wrote Dr. Stoothoff.
His objective is to help the pets which belong to the indigent
people of Ocala. He will be working
with two local agencies, Brothers Keeper and Interfaith, giving professional
examinations, vaccines and minor medical treatment to dogs and cats weekly. -
October 2008, Dr. David Slocum of Hazel Dell Animal Hospital runs a health
clinic for pets of the homeless and low income families at Share House a local
homeless shelter. He and his wife
see approximately 20-40 pets each session.
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October 2008, Dr. Wolf’s Animal Medical Center, Dr. John E’Esopo of
Dedham, Massachusetts, plans are to set up a clinic and if they find that there
is a great unmet need for care of pets of the homeless they will attempt to have
these clinics on a routine basis at a local homeless shelter.
Their objective is to reach as many needy pets, providing them with
physical examinations, updating them on their vaccinations, screening them for
diseases that are of community health significance (canine heartworm disease,
feline leukemia virus). They will
also provide relief for minor problems such as skin issues, ear infections and
they will be trying to educate pet owners and provide help with any questions or
concerns about the health of their pets. -
October 2008, Animal Medicine and Surgery Clinic, Dr. Ronald Chaikin of
Brooklyn, New York will be using the funds so that his clinic will not be forced
to turn away approximately 40 animals a week due to financial difficulties of
the homeless and low income families in the area.
Low income housing and apartment housing projects in his area are
extremely strict and require pets to be up-to-date on vaccinations and care,
including a current Rabies vaccination and also must be spayed/neutered.
This presents a hardship for many of these well-meaning families because
they cannot afford to properly immunize and spay/neuter their pets as they are
financially compromised. “Many of these owners are elderly and alone and the only love
and companionship they receive is from their pets.” wrote Dr. Chaikin. -
October 2008, Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Suzanna Brown of Mays
Landing, New Jersey will be working in conjunction with the Atlantic City Rescue
Mission to hold a monthly clinic at the mission to give physical exams, rabies
vaccinations, flea treatments, and grooming if necessary along with a collar and
ID tag to pets of the homeless and those below the national poverty level in the
area. -
October 2008, Dr. Lisa Levin, Spay Neuter Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona
intends to provide wellness/preventive medical care in addition to minor
medical/surgical care for an estimated population of 50-75 animals belonging to
homeless individuals living at or very near to the downtown homeless shelter.
The volunteers at the homeless shelter have offered their time to help and if
necessary provide transportation to the clinic if more intense medical pet care
is needed.
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by
Molly Dill
