Member Spotlight

The Pet Doctor  

The Pet Doctor was established in 2003.  It is staffed by Drs. Marcy Hammerle and Kelly Hogan.  Their "bond-centered" practice is focused on the human-animal connection. 

Pets of the Homeless was pleased to award a $2000 grant to the Pet Doctor to help fund veterinary care for pets of families that are homeless or in severe financial difficulty.

They are working with the St. Louis Food Bank, to promote this service to eligible families and to set up vaccine clinics in areas where the need is great.   

Drs. Hammerle and Hogan are happy to be providing veterinary care for pets who otherwise would not be getting necessary care.   

Dr. Hammerle said, "We would love to be able to continue working with the Food Bank and have felt as though we have made a big difference for the families we served.  Thank you Pets of the Homeless." 

Genevieve Frederick, Executive Director/Founder of Pets of the Homeless said, "The Pet Doctor's enthusiasm and dedicated service touch the lives of many pets who would otherwise not have veterinary care.  It is veterinarians like Drs. Hammerle and Hogan who make the mission of Pets of the Homeless possible.  Thank you both."  

Daisy's owner lives in a travel trailer on a friend's property.  Because of an attack by another dog, the pit bull needed surgery.

Pets of the Homeless volunteer, Barry Ebling, took Daisy to Sunnymead Animal Hospital in Moreno Valley, CA.  She was treated and had to stay in the facility for a week.

Sunnymead wrote off over $900 on the invoice and Pets of the Homeless paid $126. towards Daisy's care.

"Pets like Daisy would go without care and treatment without the dedicated services of Veterinarians like Heather Ontiveros, Han Huang, and Katherine Amaral." said Genevieve Frederick, Pets of the Homeless Executive Director & Founder.  "These animal advocates and our volunteers in the field are the backbone of Pets of the Homeless.   

Yam the Cat

Yam, an orange cat, is owned by a homeless man who stays in a trailer on the side of the road.  Yam had a broken leg that needed more than a splint.  His leg required surgery and pins were necessary to repair the broken bone.   

Pets of the Homeless authorized and paid a portion of the surgery for Yam.  Grove Way Veterinary Hospital in Castro Valley, CA donated part of the cost of the surgery and hospital care.   

"If you can help, please go to our website and make a donation," said Genevieve Frederick, Executive Director of Pets of the Homeless.  "Constant funding is essential so we can help other animals in need of emergency care."  

Pets of the Homeless extends grateful appreciation to Boulevard Pet Hospital for their generosity, time and dedication.   

"This case is a prime example of the importance of spaying and neutering pets early rather than after a pregnancy when the cost is so much more." said Genevieve Frederick, Pets of the Homeless Executive Director/Founder.  "There are too many unwanted, animals in shelters that are euthanized.  Help spread the word.  Thank-you Boulevard Pet Hospital for making a difference."  

GIRL SCOUT STORY  

Girl Scout Troop 383 collected over 100 pounds of pet food.  

Girl Scout Troop

The girls put the pet food into gallon baggies for easier distribution to the homeless for their pets.   

A few more girls will be Junior Scouts next year and there are plans for another project to help Pets of the Homeless.   

Cherie Francis, Scout Leader of Troop 383, said, "We will continue to spread the word about helping our furry friends of the homeless."

"Great job, girls!" said Genevieve Frederick, Executive Director/Founder of Pets of the Homeless.  "You have done a real service for these often times forgotten animals.  The pet food was taken to a homeless camp in Riverside by one of our dedicated volunteers, Barry Ebling.  Thank you sincerely." 

Thanks, Sally.