Hi all! How many of your organizations put together care packages for pet owners experiencing homelessness? We have figured out a way to put them together without a budget and without taking up staff's time which I thought would be great to share.
We receive a wide array of donations and utilize volunteer support to go through the donations and put the packages, together with leashes, collars, treats, toys, food, bowls and a blanket or bed. Our officers carry the packages in their vehicles and offer them when they see pet owners experiencing homelessness with their pets. It makes it so they can open a conversation to tell the person about resources they may be able to utilize such as our pet food pantry. It has been great for the officers as they get to make an immediate impact for a person and their pet and see the gratitude. It has also made the community feel better about interacting with our officers. We currently have officers with a pet wheelchair on the look out for an individual who has a German Shepherd that is having difficulty walking, hoping to find them and offer resources of organizations which will help them with continued care of their dog to keep their family unit whole.
What is your organization doing to help the unhoused pet owners in your community?
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Annette G. Ramirez
Assistant General Manager
Los Angeles Animal Services
213-482-9558
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Field Services and Public Safety &
Laws and Public Policy Specialist
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