Causes: Animal-Related, Animals

Mission: Our mission is to provide pet food, supplies, vaccinations and spay/neuter services for the pets of the homeless and underserved within our community. We provide this support in a judgement free environment for individuals and families in who are committed to the health and wellness of their pets and desire to keep them. In doing so, we believe we are:1.Keeping the homeless united with what in most cases is the only living thing that provides with them with companionship, protection and unconditional love. 2.Reducing the amount of healthy pets surrendered to shelters because of financial burden and ultimately3.Saving healthy pets from unnecessary euthanasia by keeping them with their families. We will always welcome all people, no matter what their station in life may be or what personal challenges they face. We believe in the love and companionship that these pets bring to their underserved and homeless owners.

Target demographics: the homeless and underserved with pets in Louisville, KY.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Last year we helped over 1,000 individuals, an average of 120 per week and an average of 130 pets per week. We distribute approximately 500 lbs of pet food per week.

Geographic areas served: Louisville, KY

Programs: Our Waggle Wednesday program. Every Wednesday we take donated food and supplies to the Yellow Lot at Waterfront Park and there our volunteers rebag the food into travel size bags and distribute it to the homeless/underserved with pets. We have volunteer veterinarians that donate the time and resources to provide free rabies vaccinations and wellness checks. We also do free licensing and pass out free spay/neuter certificates every week.