Sierra Veterinary Hospital of Carson City a network partner for nonprofit Pets of the Homeless
The national nonprofit, Feeding Pets of the Homeless, welcomed Sierra Veterinary Hospital in Carson City as its first donation site a decade ago. Since then the hospital has collected more than 1,600 pounds of pet food and supplies from their clients and the community.
All donations were delivered to Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in Carson City. Sierra Veterinary Hospital accepts pet food and pet supplies year round at 1477 N. Saliman Drive during regular business hours.
“Along with providing a place for the community to donate pet food, the hospital has treated numerous injured and ill pets of the homeless through the Pets of the Homeless Emergency Veterinary Care program," said Pets of the Homeless Executive Director, Renee Lowry. "We are grateful for their participation and for the efforts of Dr. Gary Ailes, who is a founding board member. His guidance and expertise has been invaluable to the organization."
Over the course of a year, millions of people become homeless with numbers rising. Approximately 80 percent of people who experience homelessness are homeless for a short period and usually need help finding housing or a rent subsidy. Unfortunately, for those with pets it becomes more difficult, forcing them to choose between their pet and a roof over their head. Surprisingly, most choose to stay on the streets with their pets.
Their pets are their comfort, provide an emotional bond of loyalty, are nonjudgmental and provide protection. It is estimated that one in four homeless people have a pet. Pets of the homeless do not choose their guardians.
More than 18,300 pets have been medically treated through the assistance of Pets of the Homeless, and 577 tons of pet food collected and distributed nationally. There are more than 400 donation sites nationwide. Pets of the Homeless has provided over $797,000 in emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless.
Sierra Veterinary accepts pet food donations year round. For more information, call the hospital 775-883-0261, or visit petsofthehomeless.org.
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