A Note From Our Founder
February has many holidays: Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Mardi Gras Carnival. I won’t be celebrating these in the customary way due to the haunting pandemic. For the homeless, these holidays are just another day of struggle to survive. February is seasonably cold and in some parts of the country, snow and ice make life harder.  

The homeless population is at a greater risk for health problems in general but with COVID-19 and winter, the situation is deadly. Frostbite and hypothermia in humans and pets have taken the lives of many that live on the streets. 

I am reaching out in hopes that you will be able to provide booties, insulated suits and extra pet food to the homeless. Many of the pet food providers listed on the website will distribute these additional items to the homeless with pets.  These pets are loyal and loving to their homeless companions and they need extra protection during the winter months.  

With warm thoughts and wishes,
Genevieve Frederick
President and Founder
Feeding Pets of the Homeless®
Since 2008, we have
1,490,341
Pounds of Pet Food Collected
217
Donation Sites Nationwide
22,409
Pets Medically Treated
$1,759,365
Given in Veterinary Care, Food, and Crates
Success Stories
Your generous donations at work
Mewni
Oakland, California

A homeless man who lived in his van in Oakland, CA with his cat Mewni, called because Mewni was sleeping excessively and eating more than usual for a few weeks.
We were able to approve a medical examination, with bloodwork and a feline leukemia test.
Kitty Kat
Northern California

A homeless man living in his car near the coast in Northern California called about his 5-year-old Maine Coone, "Kitty Kat." 

Kitty Kat had swelling in his eye, blood on his lip and a bad odor from his mouth. We were able to get Kitty Kat an exam. 
Pet Food Drive
This winter Smart Start Day School's kids collected over 20lbs of pet food and over 30 pet supplies for their local homeless community.

The kids all worked really hard to organize and gather the supplies! They were excited to see their box fill up.

We are so proud of their efforts. Please help us celebrate them!
We Ship Crates
Many homeless go without a roof over their head and resources because local shelters do not allow pets. Being forced to abandon a pet can be a major barrier to engaging the homeless into services. 

Achieving access to the homeless often is dependent on providing compassion to them and their pets. A few communities are addressing this problem by providing shelter to accommodate both. Feeding Pets of the Homeless offers these shelters free sleeping crates.

Ask your community homeless shelter to allow pets and inform them we will ship sleeping crates for animals to them at no cost.
Staff Member Spotlight
Deb Ridgeway

Deb has been a case manager with Feeding Pets of the Homeless for about six months. 

“Feeding Pets of the Homeless is important to me because everyone needs a little help sometimes, and to help at someone’s lowest point is the most rewarding job in the world.” 

Deb added, “The case that has impacted me the most since becoming a case manager is when I helped a veteran who suffered from PTSD. He thought he would lose his dog and it was so gratifying to know we helped save his beloved companion.” 

Deb has a horse named Pesa Good Tuuste' Yoo Small Numa Paiute Poogoo Horse.

When asked what three words she’d use to describe Feeding Pets of the Homeless, she responded, "heartwarming, caring and committed." 
New Donation Site!
Welcome Santaluz Animal Care

Give a warm welcome to Santaluz Animal Care to the Feeding Pets of the Homeless family.

Located:
14677 Via Bettona, Suite 105
San Diego, CA 92127
Business Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8 am-6 pm
Sat. - 9 am - 4 pm
Cat Health Month
Each month we honor the health of pets.

Humans have loved cats for a very long time. Ancient Egyptians showed much love for their fellow felines, so much that cats were mummified when buried.

National Cat Health Month is the purrfect time for pet owners to focus on the health of their feline friends.

  1. Get kitty a regular check-up
  2. Take care of their dental health
  3. Keep their vaccinations up-to-date
  4. Feed them a high-quality diet
  5. Keep them active with fun cat toys that get them moving
  6. Celebrate your furry friend and share that sweet face on social