More pets relinquished to shelters due to housing insecurity
Housing policies may be becoming more pet inclusive, but housing insecurity is getting worse, finds a new study that examined the housing issues that led to owners turning their pets over to an animal shelter.
Unlocking the Bond: 5 Ways Homeless Pet Owners and Their Companions Thrive Together - Study Reveals
In the bustling heart of the city, where the streets serve as both shelter and stage for those without homes, a silent bond weaves through the concrete jungle—a bond between humans and their faithful companions. Despite the challenges they face, a recent study sheds light on how this unique community of homeless pet owners and their beloved animals not only survive but thrive together, illuminating a path towards better health and companionship.
Veterinary Crisis! Iowa Clinic Overwhelmed by Stray Animals and Financial Strain
At Lake Animal Hospital in Storm Lake, Iowa, a critical situation is unfolding. The clinic, doubling as an informal area shelter, is buckling under the pressure of caring for an increasing number of strays, to the point of risking financial insolvency.
The severity of the problem was highlighted by the clinic's office manager, Charlee Hinds, in a desperate Facebook post on January 18, stating the clinic's inability to take in more animals. With every kennel occupied by nine dogs and six cats, and a noticeable surplus of large homeless dogs, the situation is dire. The clamor of these animals in the metal and concrete confines of the clinic is a testament to their distress.
Veterinarian, Dr. Kwane Stewart, wins the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year
"Hero Vet Transforms Lives on the Streets with Free Pet Care! Dr. Kwane Stewart, a beacon of hope for the homeless, has been silently waging a war against animal suffering for over a decade. His weapon? Compassionate, judgment-free veterinary care through his brainchild, Project Street Vet.
Veterinary clinic provides low-cost services for the homeless
Baby Girl, a feline patient of Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES), visits the clinic in 2018.