IMPROVING OUTCOMES IN HOMELESSNESS: Keeping People and Pets Together

In communities around the United States, a significant number of people experiencing homelessness own pets.¹ Evidence shows that animal companionship is fortifying² and contributes to the emotional well-being of people experiencing homelessness, including encouraging owners to obtain sobriety, leave abusive relationships, and avoid incarceration. Still, many pet-owning individuals and families face limited access to shelter, services, and housing.³