tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation provides foster homes and adoption services for abandoned pets and donates pet food to those who can’t afford to buy their own. In some cases, Lost Our Home pays for pets’ medical needs.
Posted on July 16th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pets and Foreclosure | 3 Comments »
Can’t afford the cat anymore? Neither can the shelter. More animals. Smaller donations. Wrenching stories of homes and jobs gone. The economy’s toll mounts for those who care for abandoned felines.
Posted on June 13th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Cats, Pet Assistance, Pet Shelters | No Comments »
The Humane Society of Indianapolis has decided to try to stop these animals from ever having to leave their homes. They have started a new pet pantry to aid people that are having financial difficulties.
Posted on June 10th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | 3 Comments »
Once again, it is hurricane season. And as we learned from Hurricane Katrina, we need to plan ahead for our pets. If anything, Katrina opened the door for pets as more consideration is being given to their safe evacuation on buses and in motels, etc. Many people evacuating from the path of a hurricane will be packing their pets into their own vehicles as they head for safer ground.
Posted on June 9th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, General, Pet Assistance, Pet Tips | No Comments »
There are no cages at this animal shelter. Dogs and cats are housed in comfortable quarters that resemble bedrooms and living rooms while waiting to be adopted. Avanzino explains that’s because Americans think of pets as family members.
Posted on June 8th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Shelters | No Comments »
Due to the rising costs of fuel, food and housing — and the rising tide of foreclosures – there has been a surge in requests for pet food from traditional food pantries. When faced with feeding their families or their pets, families are surrendering their pets to the county shelter, or releasing them out right in public spaces.
Posted on May 29th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | 1 Comment »
Veterinary expenses can put a huge strain on a family’s finances. We have provided some links to other assistance organizations which may be able to help you, if you are having trouble affording needed care.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance | 3 Comments »
Ideas on how to make providing care more affordable, including resources for obtaining food and for helping you cover emergency veterinary costs.
Posted on May 26th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries, Pets and Foreclosure | 2 Comments »
Throughout the country, there are canine underground railroads at work transporting dogs (and cats) from one side of the country to another, often from shelters/rescue homes to forever homes.
Posted on May 24th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Transport | 4 Comments »
Veterinary expenses can put a huge strain on a family’s finances. Here are some links to assistance organizations which may be able to help you, if you are having trouble paying for needed care.
Posted on May 12th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet First Aid | 11 Comments »
