End animal suffering in KCMO urban core

Chain of Hope helps thousands of people and animals every year in the inner city of Kansas City, MO. A large group of people that we help with their animals is the homeless population. Many of the homeless in our community have animals. These animals are often their only true companion and friend that they have in this world. Being homeless, it’s hard to provide for yourself, let alone an animal. The truth is that homeless people often hook up with homeless animals and take them under their wing. But due to their circumstances, they need help. Chain of Hope is there, offering help with no judgement.

We have spayed and neutered many animals for homeless people. It can be hard to connect, but we usually can come up with a meeting spot to pick up and drop off their pet. Communication can be difficult because often the homeless have no phone or they are only able to keep their phone on sporadically. We are patient and figure it all out for the sake of the animal that needs help.

Most homeless people love their animals dearly. These companions help them emotionally and mentally to connect to the world. Most of their pets are well cared for with a little assistance from Chain of Hope. If they are not well cared for, we work to get them relinquished and into a better situation. Drugs and alcohol can play a part in the owner’s attitude toward their pet. If things turn ugly for the animal when the owner is compromised, we get it out of there. These cases are in the minority, though. For the most part, they dearly love their animals and just need a little help with food, shelter and veterinary care.

We’ve encountered people that will sleep on the streets with their animals if they can’t find housing where they can take their pet. They would rather do that than get into a facility where they cannot keep their beloved animals. We understand this and help them all we can. It is because of your support that we can step in and help the homeless retain their pets. We appreciate all of you!