By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President
While October is often filled with autumn celebrations—pumpkin patches, football games, and cozy sweaters—it’s also a reminder of the struggles faced by many who are experiencing homelessness. For them, each day is a challenge, with survival top of mind. But for those with pets, these companions provide crucial emotional support, offering a sense of purpose and comfort in the hardest of times.
At Feeding Pets of the Homeless, our Emergency Veterinary Care Program ensures that homeless individuals do not have to watch their beloved pets suffer due to financial hardship. Over the past few months, we’ve seen an increasing number of requests for emergency veterinary care, and while the demand continues to grow, our donations have not kept pace, making it more difficult to keep up with the needs of those who depend on us.
Since the beginning of fall, our hotline has been busier than ever, with many calls from people urgently seeking help for their pets. The combination of rising costs and fewer resources has left pet owners scrambling for assistance. Every case represents a pet in need, whether it’s for injuries, illness, or critical treatments that owners simply can’t afford.
To date, we have assisted tens of thousands of homeless pet owners in securing vital care for their pets, from vaccinations to life-saving surgeries. Yet, with limited funding, we’ve had to make difficult decisions about which cases we can address immediately and which must wait. The need is great, and the urgency is real.
Meet Neveah, a 3-month-old dachshund who recently found herself in a tough situation. Neveah and her owner, who live in their vehicle in a church parking lot, were referred to us by a veterinary office in Grants Pass, OR. Neveah had punctured her eye while exploring, and her owner was devastated to learn that her eye would need to be removed.
After contacting Feeding Pets of the Homeless, Neveah's owner completed the intake and homelessness verification process, and Neveah was quickly approved for surgery. A local Veterinary Hospital performed the eye removal, and while Neveah was under anesthesia, they spayed her as well, with her owner's permission.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless contributed $1,000 toward Neveah’s care. She’s now on the road to recovery and ready for the next chapter in her journey.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to addressing the emergency veterinary needs of homeless pets. We are actively seeking out new partnerships with veterinary clinics to increase our reach and working to identify new funding sources to reduce the waitlist of pets in need.
Charitable giving remains one of the most powerful ways for people to support the values they hold dear. Your donations empower us to keep providing life-saving care and to strengthen the human-animal bond that means so much to those experiencing homelessness.
We can’t do this alone. We ask that you consider making a donation this October to help us meet the growing need for emergency veterinary care. Your support allows us to continue changing lives, one pet and one person at a time.
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we can ensure that pets and their owners stay healthy and united through even the toughest times.
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