How do homeless people care for their pets? | ABC News
How do homeless people care for their pets? | ABC News
For one Sunday a month, the car park of the Salvation Army’s Brisbane headquarters is being transformed into a makeshift veterinary clinic.
The sound of barking dogs breaks the morning silence as dozens of homeless people queue to have their pets examined by the volunteer vets and vet nurses.
Each night across Australia, more than 8,000 people are estimated to be sleeping rough, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics — and many of them have beloved pets.
But when those animal companions need even routine veterinary care, the cost can put it out of reach for some of the most vulnerable.
National charity Pets in the Park is easing the financial strain for pets and owners at ten locations around Australia by providing routine treatments, vaccinations, desexing and general health checks.
Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-07/vet-volunteers-run-free-clinic-for-pets-people-living-rough/10976762
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I applaud the vets and helpers who are offering a much needed service for the most vulnerable people in our society.
It restores my faith in humanity.
Who cld dislike this?? Seriously..it’s ppl helping homeless ppl n their pets..it’s amazing!!!
"I’m homeless & can’t take care of myself so let me take on the responsibility of taking care of an animal I also can’t truly afford to care for either" – Sounds legit.
wtf is wrong with people disliking this video seriously lot of messed up human beings in this world
cool, I love i this.
This is amazing. I am so happy for these people and pets
What a worthwhile and wonderful service!
I support this. Thanks to those wonderful humans looking after their pets and to the vets who help them do this!
I just need to know…how do you prove you are homless?
Great to see the vets supporting such important relationships.