Velvet Hearts Canada

It is estimated that about one in 10 homeless or vulnerably housed people in Canada has a companion animal. For many of these individuals, pets play an extremely important role within their daily lives, providing stability, comfort and companionship. In research conducted by Dr. Michelle Lem, director of Community Veterinary Outreach in Ontario, and published in the Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, a predominant theme of "pet before self" was revealed among the ten homeless or vulnerably housed youth that were interviewed. It has been proven elsewhere through research that shelters and/or organizations who accept animals facilitate the integration of their owners and support them in getting better living conditions, and ultimately even leave the streets. And yet, the majority of cities across Canada still lack homeless shelters that accept pets. To facilitate their integration back into society and fill the void, with your help we provide shelters that accept animals with much needed supplies (leashes, collars, dog coats, dog boots, p**p bags, etc.) crucial veterinary care (in partnership with Clinique Vétérinaire de Pointe St-Charles), training, transport and food for the animals. Through our years of field work, we have also developed personal relationships within the homeless community, as well as with social workers/councillors. These relationships allow us to follow and assist individuals on a case by case basis - many of which aren't allowed access to the city shelters because of their animals or simply choose not to frequent them. This makes us the go to organization in Montreal for the homeless or vulnerable community with animals. If you support Velvet Hearts' mission and would like to make a difference in the lives of Montreal's homeless community and its animals please visit our website https://www.velvethearts.ca/ to donate and learn how you can help. By donating to Velvet Hearts, you can help alleviate the plight of Montreal's most vulnerable and enable us to continue our mission. Every donation allows us to care for more homeless individuals and their animals. Together we believe that we can change the world, one act of kindness at a time. Thank you for your kindness and generosity - we could not do this without you.

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