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Feeding Pets of the Homeless News Issue # 3 – October, 2007 In This Issue
1. Intro This photo by Kirsten Bole was seen in Pet Product News (Sept. issue) by his mother, who had not heard from him in two years and believed he was dead. The editor of Pet Product News called me after she received a very emotional call from the distraught mother. The mother and I have been in communication since. I am happy to report that he has been located and called his mother. His story is personal. But every homeless person on our streets has a distressing explanation as to how they spiraled into homelessness. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 12-16, 2007. Do what you can to educate your family, friends and co-workers on this issue. To get more involved go to http://www.nationalhomeless.org/getinvolved/projects/awareness/index.html I had the opportunity to speak with over 200 veterinarians and other veterinary staff during a veterinary conference about the program last weekend. I am glad to report that 12 enrolled in the program during the conference and I except more will follow. The program is now functioning in 18 states with 36 members collecting pet food for the less fortunate in their communities. I sincerely appreciate your support and I will keep you updated on the program. And I thank you on behalf of the pets of the homeless and less fortunate. Genevieve Frederick – Founder and Publisher =========================================================== 2. Homeless Report: How many have pets? And what can you do to help? · More than 25 million Americans—including nearly 9 million children and 3 million seniors—receive emergency food assistance each year from America's Second Harvest. This represents an 8 percent increase since 2001. Hunger in America 2006, based on 52,000 face-to-face interviews with people seeking emergency food assistance and more than 30,000 agency surveys, is the largest, most-comprehensive study ever conducted on domestic hunger. · From Foodlinks America – Food prices increases averaging 36% over the past seven years have significantly diminished the amount of food being provided to food banks and food pantries nationwide under The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Combined with a nearly 80% reduction in federal bonus commodities during the same period, emergency food providers across the U.S. are struggling to meet local hunger needs. · According to the Catholic Charities USA 2006 Policy Paper - There is a growing gap between the haves and have-nots in our nation. Every day the Catholic Charities organization sees the suffering and pain that poverty imprints on the faces of those that they serve. From the suffering in the faces of infants and children without adequate health care and nutrition, to the faces of people who live in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty and limited educational opportunities, to the faces of the working poor who struggle to hold down two and three jobs, to the vacant eyes of homeless people who may suffer from mental illness or veterans who have served our country, to the faces of immigrants and refugees who struggle to make a new life in the U.S., and in the faces of the elderly and disabled. 25 million people in our nation sought help from food banks in 2005. · The House recently passed the National Housing Trust Fund Act - a real victory for Americans living at or below the poverty line. With almost half of the lowest income families in America at risk of homelessness, this bill couldn't have come at a better time. This landmark legislation would create a trust fund to construct and rehabilitate 1.5 million units of housing, with much of it set aside for low-income families. The bill still needs to be passed by the Senate. Again, I ask how many of the homeless and those living in poverty have pets? Did you know that 63% of US households have at least one pet? ================================ 3. Latest In the ”News” – These news outlets have been supportive of the program and have contributed to the ongoing success since the last issue. October-November 2007 - PetFolio - Helping to Feed Pets of the HomelessSeptember 30, 2007 - El Paso Times - "Program reaches out to help homeless pets" by Diana Washington Valdez September 15, 2007 - The Daily Journal - "Momence woman still looking for lost son" by Janet Cremer September 2007 - Pet Product News International - "Pet Stores Host Pet Food Drives for Homeless" August 30, 2007 - Contact Talk Radio - "Nature's Translator" with Tracy Ann http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/archives/tracy.htm July 2007 - "Pets of the Homeless" Fido FriendlyThere have been numerous blogs about the program and I encourage you to participate and help spread the word about the program on blogs that you are a member. ======================================== 4. Newest Members By State- For complete information go to www.petsofhomeless.com Deborah Porterfield 620 W. Ward Lane #160 Green Valley, AZ 85614 (520) 685-0480 Dr. Miles Killian 3601 N. Highway 89 Chino Valley, AZ 86232 (928) 636-4382 1914 Mill Bay Rd. Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5418 203 D Street Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 762-2693 2510 Claybank Rd. Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-1356 1409 Standiford Ave. Suite 4 Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 577-3481 Rocklin Park Veterinary Hospital Dr. Bikramjit Basra 3221 Standford Ranch Rd. Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 435-9777 2211 Morell Ave. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 676-1909 Donna Bannecke, Owner 2901-G Palm Bay Road NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 (321) 733-6611 David Chapman, Owner 10601 U.S. Highway 441, E4 Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 728-0738 Olympia Zacharakis Miami, FL 33132 (305) 400-6656 Designer pet jewelry & accessories Suellen Cowley 246 Willow St. Momence, IL 60954-1444 815-472-6221 Dr. Suzanne Zervantian 1601 E. Basin Ave, Suite 202 Pahrump, NV 89060 (775) 727-7387
Dr. Laura Remsen 805 E. Main St., Suite D Fernley, NV 89408 (775) 575-5851 Stacy Borland 482-D River Highway Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 662-9077 Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital 14831 S.W. Teal Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97007 (503) 579-3300 Susan Moser Lynrose Plaza 319 West County Line Road Hatboro, PA (215) 674-3917 Marie Martinez 1815 Trawood, Suite D El Paso, TX 79935 (915) 591-5545 Dr. Carolyn Love 8106 Brodie Lane, Suite 102 Austin, TX 78745 (512) 282-3095 If you live in these areas, drop off pet food to these new members and show your support. ================================================ 5. New Supporters and Sponsors – (If you would like to be listed on the website as a supporter, just drop me an email with “Supporter” in the subject line along with your name, city and state.) ========================================== 6. Quote: A dog owns nothing, yet is seldom dissatisfied. --Irish Proverb ======================================= If you liked the information contained in this newsletter, please pass this on to your family, friends, clients and colleagues. We would love to hear from you! Please email your suggestions and/or questions: publisher@pawpublishing.com |
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