Art Paws Lends a Paw to Pets of the Homeless----Pets of the Homeless Is getting Help Everywhere!

Local WHC Foundation Issues Matching Grant Challenge to Pets of the Homeless

The WHC Foundation of Reno has pledged $10,000 to the nonprofit Feeding Pets of the Homeless if they can raise an additional $10,000 from donors in northern Nevada by the end of September. 

Funding from the Foundation will be used to purchase pet food and provide emergency veterinary care for pets of the homeless in northern Nevada. 

Jasmine, a one and half year old Labrador was limping.  She and her owner live in a car in Reno. She is a therapy dog. The pet owner called Pets of the Homeless for help.  The case manager coordinated an appointment for Jasmine at Fairgrounds Animal Hospital.  The dog had a laceration. It was infected. It required surgical closure. Jasmine left the hospital with an antibiotic, pain and anti-inflammatory medications and an e-collar to prevent her from chewing the injury.  Even with a discount, the bill was over $300.  In another case, Natty, a German Shepherd living in a car with her homeless owner was in pain.  The dog was treated at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Carson City for an ear infection.  With the discount the invoice was over $120.  

These cases illustrate the need and costs for veterinary care for pets that are owned by the homeless.  Without the help of Pets of the Homeless, Jasmine‘s pain would have increased, the infection would have spread and she would have eventually died from the lack of treatment.  Natty unless treated would have lost her hearing or worse. 

In 2014, the agency served 1,510 pets through its emergency care and wellness clinics programs in 84 cities across 18 states. Pets of the Homeless partnered with 92 veterinary hospitals to provide quality veterinary treatment to pets who would otherwise go untreated.

Matching funds and the pledge from WHC Foundation will go a long way to help those pets who cannot get the help they need.  Reduce the needless suffering of pets owned by the homeless by donating now.  For information visit petsofthehomeless.org or call our national headquarters at 775-841-7463.

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The Pets of the Homeless organization is attending Art Paws, Sunday, July 12.  Meet them, learn more about their community assistance, and make a donation of pet food, bedding, or pet toys at Art Paws 2015.

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Mission Statement:  Feeding Pets of the Homeless believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless.  They find solace, protection and companionship through their pets.  They care for their pets on limited resources so they themselves have less.  Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of the homeless who cannot provide for their pets.   Pets of the Homeless, 116 East 7th St. Suite 204, Carson City, NV 89701, 775-841-7463  Fax 775-841-7466

GF@petsofthehomeless.org

Art Paws Helps Pets of the Homeless in a BIG Way

“The Pets of the Homeless volunteers and I certainly enjoyed our day at Art Paws!  It was so fun to see all the breeds and talk with folks who had not heard about Pets of the Homeless.  Art Paws attendees on Sunday, July 20, donated 30 pounds of dog food, 14 pounds of treats, and 7 leashes to Pets of the Homeless.  We received $378 in donations from many compassionate people.”

 --Genevieve Frederick, Founder/President

 

 Art Paws and Pets for the Homeless:

 http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/Carson-based-Pets-of-the-Homeless-helping-people/AK9aWGN-FUuTghvks6gG5g.cspx

 

If you would like to contact Pets of the Homeless, simply write to:

206 S. Division St.

Carson City, NV 89703

Call:  775-841-7463

Or use their social media outlets:

GF@petsofthehomeless.org

www.petsofthehomeless.org

And, of course, "Like" them on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPetsoftheHomeless

Your Help Is Needed...right now

Pets of the Homeless Is Recruiting 

Collection Sites & Pet Food Donations

Carson City, NV – Each year, 3.5 million experience homelessness in America, less than a quarter will be homeless for a short time.  However, over 76% are chronically homeless due to physical disability, developmental disability, HIV/AIDS, mental illness and substance abuse problems. Pets of the Homeless (POTH) estimates that as many as 10-25% have service or companion pets.  The need for pet food and veterinary care is at an all-time high. 

 

Pets of the Homeless (POTH), is a nonprofit organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless in local communities across the United States and Canada, is asking for assistance from business owners and managers.

With the increase of the need for food for pets of the homeless, there is a need for more POTH collection sites. These sites provide the public with a convenient location to drop off pet food and supplies. The donations are then delivered to distributing organizations (food banks, homeless shelters and/or soups kitchens) that have agreed to distribute the pet food to the homeless and poor. Businesses can become a collection site at no cost by signing up on the POTH website, petsofthehomeless.org. Participating business will receive a collection site kit that instructs businesses how to collect and distribute the donations, and gives them authorization to use the POTH logo and photo resources. In addition, partners receive a guide to accessing free publicity in their area.

By becoming a collection site, businesses benefit by unifying staff members, gaining internet exposure and publicizing their business to current and potential customers. These businesses also make the statement that they are socially responsible members of their community. But, perhaps the largest benefit of all is the positive impact that is made in the lives of our less fortunate neighbors and their loving pet companions.         

Since 2008, POTH has recruited over 470 collection sites and over 400 distributing organizations.  Collection sites reporting more than 511,500 pounds of donated pet food and supplies over that time. These statics change daily.

In addition to establishing collection sites, POTH sponsors veterinarians that go to where the homeless congregate and provide wellness veterinary care such as vaccines, spay/neuter and other needed treatments. POTH also assists homeless pet owners with emergency veterinary care.  With cash donations they have provided veterinary care to over 10,400 pets that belong to the homeless.

Interested businesses are urged to visit www,petsofthehomeless.org to join, or email info@petsofthehomeless.org for more information.

You Can Make a Difference for the Homeless & Their Pets

Pets of the Homeless Urgently Requests the Help of Area Businesses

Homeless and Their Pet Companions Are in Desperate Need of Help from the Community

Carson City, NV – Pets of the Homeless nonprofit has been tasked with recruiting collection sites throughout the United States where donors can drop off pet food. Area businesses are urgently needed to partner with Pets of the Homeless and become collection sites. There is no cost to become a partner and the benefits are tremendous. Pets of the Homeless provides a collection site kit that instructs how to collect and distribute the donations and authorizes the use of their logo and photos. In addition, partners receive a guide to accessing free publicity in their area.

            By becoming a collection site, businesses benefit by unifying staff members, gaining internet exposure and publicizing their business to current and potential customers. These businesses also make the statement that they are socially responsible members of their community. But, perhaps the largest benefit of all is the positive impact that is made in the lives of our less fortunate neighbors and their pet companions.  

            The need for pet food is massive, so time is critical. Any interested businesses are urged to go to the website at petsofthehomeless.org to join, or for more information, emailinfo@petsofthehomeless.org.