Category Archives: Financial Assistance

Happy Valentine’s Day from Pets of the Homeless

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Valentine’s Day brings to mind hearts, flowers and candy. We at Pets of the Homeless wish you all of those things.

We also ask you to put Pets of the Homeless in your heart this Valentine’s Day.

To think about pets of the homeless, we remember they are without a home and go where the homeless go.  They can’t speak for themselves to say they’re hungry, thirsty or need a comfortable place to lie down.

Pets of the Homeless volunteers make every effort to find places willing to become a collection site for donated pet food & supplies.  Any willing business, church, veterinarian’s office, etc. can become a collection site where pet food and supplies can be dropped off.

Volunteers at distribution centers repackage pet food into gallon or quart plastic bags because they are easier for the homeless to take with them.

Any willing soup kitchen, thrift store, homeless shelter or place where the homeless congregate can become a Distribution Center.  This is where the pet food & supplies are given to the homeless with pets.

Local, volunteer veterinarians are an essential part of the Pets of the Homeless organization.  They volunteer their time to vaccinate, spay/neuter, and treat pets of the homeless.  Generous donors make our grant program possible.  Grants helps defray some of the costs of providing these services.

 Sincerely,

 Genevieve Frederick

Founder

“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.”  -John Wooden

Pets of the Homeless

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Pets of the Homeless is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless and less fortunate in local communities across the United States and Canada.

Never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Why? 
    3.5 million* Americans are homeless. Between 5% to 10% of homeless people have dogs and/or cats. In some areas of the country the rate is as high as 24%.
  • Who?
    Each homeless person has a unique story; they are people with mental disorders, addicts, parolees, families, disabled, elderly, abused spouses, teens, and veterans.
  • How? 
    Our member collection sites accept donated pet food from people like you.  They then deliver it to distributing organizations (food banks, homeless shelter and/or soups kitchens) which have agreed to distribute the pet food to the homeless and poor. FIND HELP FOR YOUR PET BY STATE/REGION

  • Our actions will include the following:

    • Promote to veterinarians and pet related businesses the importance of joining the organization as a collection site
    • Speak out on the issue of pets of homeless and disadvantaged
    • Campaign to food distributing organizations the importance of distributing pet food to the less fortunate
    • Provide grants to licensed veterinarians and other nonprofit organizations that meet our objective to administer veterinary care to pets of the homeless
    • Provide grants to nonprofit homeless shelters that will allow pets sanctuary with their owners

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Free Banfield Vet Visit

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Are you looking for a new veterinarian? Low on funds? Here is a coupon for Banfield (PetSmart) office visit.

Banfield is a network of full-service hospitals across the country, each providing expert care and a full range of services from affordable preventive care to surgery. Our caring medical teams partner with their clients to help understand their pet’s needs and work together to help keep them living healthier longer. Our convenient hours and location inside PetSmart helps ensure we’re here where and when you need us!

Click for free pet exam.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsing Banfield Pet Hospital.

FACE Foundation-Saving Pets and Helping Families

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Many people are having a hard time in this tough economy. The last thing we need is to worry about taking care of our pets. Giving them up is NOT an option. They are a part of our family!

The FACE Foundation is the first of its kind in San Diego County. While there are wonderful charitable groups focused on finding homes for pets without families, there are no other organizations that are singularly dedicated to saving the lives of pets that are already in loving homes, but whose families cannot pay for all or part of the emergency or critical care they need to survive.

Funding is limited to pet owners residing in San Diego county.

Resources Outside San Diego County, San Diego & Nationwide

Established in 2006, The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity, whose mission is to enhance and keep the quality of life of animals by providing access to necessary medical care and education. Based on established criteria, FACE provides financial grants to animal owners who are unable to partially or fully cover the cost of their pet’s emergency or critical care.

APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

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FRIENDS OF FACE  Businesses and Organizations that are Partners of FACE

For a limited time, your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 to give sick and injured pets a happy and healthy holiday with their families!

Having Trouble Affording Your Pet?

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Allot of folks are having a hard time financially now. So what happens to your pets? What happens when they need to go to the vet? I am also speaking from first hand experience! You can’t just give them up, they are part of the family. The Humane Society has a listing of financial help in your state.

Some are listed nationwide, and some are listed alphabetically by state.

NOTICE: If your animal requires emergency veterinary care and you cannot afford treatment, click here to contact groups, veterinary schools and learn of other resources that may help.  If you are unsure what qualifies as emergency veterinary care, call your veterinarian and describe the symptoms.

Please keep in mind that each organization is independent and has their own set of rules and guidelines. Therefore you will have to investigate each one separately to determine if you qualify for assistance.

Financial, Medical, and Emotional Support for Pet Owners

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Courtesy of Morris Animal Foundation; provides information only on animal health research that they are currently funding or has funded in the past.

MAF compiled a list of expert resources to point you in the right direction. As always, ask your veterinarian and local veterinary organizations for expert recommendations in your area.

For general pet information, check out these sites.