Caring for your pet has always been second nature. Unfortunately many people all over the country are finding unexpected financial circumstances are putting them between a rock and a hard place. Keeping up with the daily necessities are tough enough, finding the added expenses of medical care feels nearly impossible! Feeling defeated some people think they have no other option than to do the unthinkable…give up their trusted companion. That is heartbreaking and a devastating loss for everyone involved. We want to tell you there is always hope! We are determined to help anyone that is feeling like the weight of a financial burden is making it difficult to support their pet. There are organizations out there that want to help you keep your pet or stray as opposed to giving them up to a city shelter. With a little spare time, go online and check out the resources available to the state you live in. You will be amazed at what you can find, here is a great place to start: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html
Pets for Life New York City (formerly the safety net program) is another great resource! They provide free and low cost services to those in need as an alternative to pet surrender. Free and reduced cost behavior training, vet care, boarding and more for people in life crisis such as eviction, fire, domestic violence, hospitalization, pet behavioral issues, lack of pet care knowledge, landlord – tenant disputes and other problems. www.humanesociety.org/pets_for_life_nyc
PFLNYC is committed to working through each client’s problems in an effort to keep families and their animals together by offering a full spectrum of support and services. For more information visit the website or call the hotline at 917-468 -2938
Please keep in mind these resources are for people that are in extreme circumstances and are committed to keeping their pets. For more information on low cost vet care for people that are not in emergency situations but are still need of assistance check out our blog from February 3, 2012 AResponsible Pet Owners Month@ The Low Cost Vet Mobile makes it rounds throughout the NYC boroughs 4 days a week and offers low cost vet care on a first come first serve basis. The LCVM Hotline provides location information, hours of operation and fees and
services. They can be reached at 718-353-1878.
We will have more information next week.
Summer is coming and it’s important your pets are up to date with their vaccinations! The LCVM is definitely the answer to your prayers if moneys tight. It’s a win for everyone!
If you happen to be one of the “lucky” ones that has not been affected by the current economy, you can look at this information as a way to help give back. These organizations and support services are ALWAYS in need and looking for donations and in some cases volunteers. Any support would be greatly appreciated and used to its full potential.
That you can count on!
