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Feeding Pets of the Homeless News Issue # 1 June 18, 2007 In This Issue
1. Intro Welcome to the first issue of the Feeding Pets of the Homeless© newsletter. The response from people around the world has been phenomenal. The compassion in the messages that I receive from readers like you has made this a rewarding and wonderful journey for me. When I created the program I never dreamed it would spark so much interest. The plight of the homeless and their pets has been overlooked for so long. Most people never consider the circumstances that bring these folks to the streets. The unfortunate in our society are feared and ignored by the majority. I think it is our own insecurities that it could or might happen to any of us. A missed rent payment, a major illness (medical or mental), loss of a job, loss of transportation, addictions, spousal abuse to name a few, are reasons that many end up homeless. But add to any of those setbacks, a child and/or a pet and the problem becomes huge, too huge for some to handle. More and more reporters are picking up the issue of homelessness and looking at it from another perspective. With the publicity that the program has created, they and pet lovers have taken a look at another part of society that has tugged at their heart strings and has opened the lines of communication. Compassionate people around the country want to contribute pet food for those less fortunate; they contact me daily to ask where they can go or why there isn’t a location in their town. I realized that the program needs more collection sites and partnering food banks, that is why we have decided to promote to all pet related businesses to participate. There are two programs; one for the veterinarian hospitals/clinics and one for other pet related businesses. I sincerely appreciate your support and I will keep you updated on the program. I thank you on behalf of the pets of the homeless. Genevieve Frederick – Founder and Publisher =========================================================== 2. Homeless Report: The National Alliance to End Homelessness report of January 2007 stated that between 804,212 - 744,313 people in the United States experienced homelessness in January 2005 on any given night. But more disturbing were the figures for the unshielded during that time, a record: 322,050. Reasons are across the broad as to why; from the economy, shortages of shelters and money to run them, low income housing shortages, the disabled, drug and alcohol addictions, spousal abuse and more. Or perhaps, people choose to life on the street because they have a pet and can not find a shelter that will allow their pets. Ten Worst States and Cities with Unsheltered Homeless California: 118,275 - Los Angeles City & County: 50,414 Florida: 35,340 - Punta Gorda/Charlotte County: 4,634 Texas: 20,213 - Houston/Harris County: 6,583 Michigan: 15,146 - Detroit: 10,516 Colorado: 14,294 - Denver: 5,089 Nevada: 9,702 - Las Vegas/Clark County: 9,424 Washington: 9,520 - Seattle/King County: 2,216 Oregon: 8,446 - Portland/Gresham/Multnomah County: 2,355 Georgia: 8,428 - Augusta: 732 New York: 6,111 - New York City: 4,395 Sources: Research Reports on Homelessness – January 2007, National Alliance to End Homelessness Like most statistics and reports there are always errors and omissions, the figures above only account for the homeless that could be found on one night in January of 2005. There is mounting evidence that all people need pets. A leading proponent of this theory, Dr. Boris Levinson, Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University and a clinical psychotherapist, stated in his 1997 book Pet-Oriented Child Psychotherapy: “In this very busy twentieth century, man is a lonely creature. There are too many alienated individuals who lack human companionship. They lack purpose and productivity. A simple addition to these lonely lives can sometimes accomplish major changes. The possession of a pet, who eagerly awaits one and responds to one's care and attention, may mean the difference between maintaining contact with reality or almost total withdrawal into fantasy. Literally, a pet can occasionally represent the difference between life and death. Other apparent reasons why people need pets are the increasingly urban nature of our society, the separation of children and adults from farm animals and from nature, the separation of families, where older persons and unmarried adults often live alone, and the desire for personal protection.” Levenson’s theory is correct as to why people have pets and it rings especially true for the animal lovers of America where over half of the households have at least one cat or dog sharing the home and the nationwide annual expenditures on pet products and services are over 40 billion dollars a year. But for the disadvantaged; shelters, low cost apartments, and motel rooms do not normally allow pets. So the disadvantaged must choose between their pet and a roof over their head. ================================ 3. In the “News” – these news outlets have been supportive of the program and have contributed to the ongoing success of the program. June, 2007 - Tails - "Home is Where the Heart is" by Katie Marsico May 10, 2007 - Contact Talk Radio - "Nature's Translator" with Tracy Ann http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/archives/tracy.htmApril 2007 - Maryland Veterinary Medical Association News - "Hunger Affects Pets of the Homeless" March/April 2007 - The Vegas Dog - "Hunger Affects Pets of the Homeless" March 2007 - Forgotten Voice - "Pets of Homeless People"February 18, 2007 - [X] Press magazine - San Francisco State University Journalism Department - "Homeless people find friendship and comfort with their pet dogs." by Jessica FellerFebruary 2007 - PetFolio Magazine - "Feeding Pets of the Homeless" January 1, 2007 - Lake Tahoe News - "Feeding Pets of the Homeless"January 1, 2007 - Nevada Appeal - "Feeding Pets of the Homeless" December 28, 2006 - Veterinary Practice News - January Issue - "Food Drive Program Give Homeless Pets a Paw-Up" December 15, 2006 - Carson Times - "Pets of the homeless often a "forgotten part of our society" December 6, 2006 - Nevada Appeal - "Pets Need Help, too." December 6, 2006 - TV News 4 - Reno - "News at Noon" December 6, 2006 - Reno Gazette Journal - "Donations go to help pets of homeless people" December 6, 2006 - Ezine Articles - "Pets of the Homeless" December 1, 2006 - Doggie News - "Pet Food Drive for Pets of Homeless People" ========================================= 4. New Members - For complete information go to www.petsofhomeless.com Dr. Mark A. Colicchio 32605 Buzbee Rd. Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Donna's Pet Grooming Mobile Service "At Home Sweet Home" Donna Butler Gates P.O. Box 536 Hayward, CA 94543 (510) 581-2727 10148 West Chatfield Ave. Littleton, CO 80127 Mannheim Veterinary Hospital Dr. Richard Blazer 2740 N. Mannheim Rd. Franklin Park, IL 60131 847-455-7387 Dr. Christi Jarrett 2201-A West 25th Lawrence, KS 66047 785-749-2993 Dr. Woodrow Allen & Dr. Gary L. Ailes 1477 N. Saliman Rd. Carson City, NV 89706 775-883-0261 SVH has the distinction of being the first in the United States to enroll Dr. John K. Shaw, II 4234 Cub Drive Louisville, TN 37777 Midland Pet Emergency Dr. Tonya Lawson 235 S. Claderwood Rd. Alcoa, TN 37701 865-379-5223 At Home Veterinary Services, P.L.L.C. Dr. Corrie Bates 2014 Kimmy Drive Bryan, TX 77807 979-575-7442 Mobile Veterinary Hospital & Pecan Acres Pet Care Dr. Jason Suazo Dr. Donna Coleman 1026 Stratton Ridge Rd. Clute, TX 979-480-9928 ================================================ 5. New Supporters and Sponsors - If you would like to be listed on the website as a supporter, just drop me an email with your name, city and state. Sponsors: A.B. Barlow, CO Melissa Dewsnap, Raleigh, NC - Melissa makes jewelry and the proceeds go to help pets of homeless. You may contact her at (919) 621-2395 Cynthia Hart, ME Barry Hoopengardner, CT Jason & Renee Lowry, NV Laurie Squire, Martinsville, NJ Supporters: Becky Allen, Mississauga, ON, Canada Animal Advocates of Cleveland Kirsten Bole Renee Cariglia, Reno, NV Patricia Collier, FL Steve Crane Diamond Pet Food Steve Dentoni, San Jose, CA John Ensign, United States Senator from Nevada - "I wish you and Paw Publishing the best of luck in your endeavor to help feed pets of the homeless and disadvantaged by partnering with veterinarians." Dennis Evangelou Alex Fabrikant Joseph Fegan, CA Franco Folini Sheila Gardner, NV Yolanda Garcia, NV Kathi Giurlani, NV Ron Henry Tim Hulsizer Gina Kovac, Kansas City, KS Patty Lewis, NV Terry Lindner, San Jose, CA Jon Lucas National Coalition for the Homeless Vincent Noel D. Owens Keith Peters Kerry Pringle Anna R. Harry Reid, United States Senator from Nevada - "I would like to congratulate you on your new program, "Feeding Pets of the Homeless." I wish you continued success in your efforts to improve our community." Rick Takagi Steve Tannuzzo Caroline Taylor, Las Vegas, NV Chris Teso Dr. Janet Tobiassen - Guide to Veterinary Medicine Riannon Walsh Trena Willich, Kansas City
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