Issue 89 December 2015

National Museum of Animals & Society

The year is winding down and the Holiday Season is upon us. We want to thank you for your support this year and hope you keep reading about the good work we are doing to help pets that are owned by the homeless across the country. The redesigned website is a big hit and in it's footsteps you will be seeing a redesign on the newsletter in the new year.

Great News for all you shoppers who support Pets of the Homeless!

Do your online shopping, and feel good about it! We're teaming up with Goodshop to provide you with the best deals out there! Get some goodies for your furry friend with this Petco coupon! Or, you could treat yourself with some new gadgets by using this Best Buy promo code! The options are endless! When you use this Macy's discount, 3.5% of your purchase will be donated directly to Pets of the Homeless! Show them some love and get shopping!

Your Donations at Work!

Trouble

POTH received a call from a homeless man who lives in a garage with no power or running water in OR with his kitten, Trouble. Trouble was attacked by a dog and his leg bone was protruding from the skin. The veterinarian had to amputate Trouble's leg. POTH contributed the maximum benefit allowable to assist with the cost of an exam, x-ray, leg amputation, hernia surgery and an e-collar.

Rain's homeless owner is a male who washes windows and lives in his car in the Southern CA area. Rain is a 9-year old female miniature pinscher who had been diagnosed with pyometra and needed surgery ASAP. Pyometra is a uterine infection, though it is most commonly known as a disease of the unaltered female dog. POTH paid for an examination, a CHEM panel, bloodwork and x-rays. The FACE Foundation assisted with the remainder of Rain's surgery and treatment.

Rosco

A homeless man and woman who live in their camper in Southern CA had three 12-week old pit bull puppies who were coughing and very lethargic. POTH paid for examinations for the pups and all three were diagnosed with worms. In addition, Rosco had pneumonia and had to be hospitalized. He was administered iv fluids, Vitamin B12 and antibiotic injections. POTH also paid for x-rays, dewormer meds, and special food for Rosco.

Food for Furry Friends

Thank you to Michael Hohl Motor Company for filling this pick up with donations that totaled over 2,200 pounds! All the pet food was taken to FISH food bank in Carson City, NV.

If you know a dealership that would like to participate please have them call Pets of the Homeless.

New Collection Sites

Vets to Go, Inc. - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Pet Care+ - Montebello, CA

Pet Scene - Yucaipa, CA

Sydnee's Pet Grooming - San Marcos, CA

Sydnee's Pet Grooming - Solana Beach, CA

Pet Food Pantry - Woodland Park, CO

Yellow Dog Training - Atlanta, GA

Pantry 4 Paws - Livonia, MI

Pet Haven Veterinary Hospital - Bay St. Louis, MS

Old Town Presbyterian Church - Bay St. Louis, MS

Funky Fido Dog Grooming - Reno, NV

St. Timothy's Lutheran Church - Albuquerque, NM

Meg Yeates - Wilmington, NC

AutoCircuit.com - Wilmington, NC

Turning Point Therapies - Newport, RI

The Pet Nanny - Tyler, TX

Should you wish to make a special donation as a Christmas gift to someone let us know and we'll mail a special holiday card to you to give to the recipient.

Wishing you peace, love, and joy this
Holiday Season!

From the staff,

Genevieve, Renee, Susan & Laura