“Without the dogs I probably wouldn’t be here today”
Anyone with a beloved pet knows how important a furry friend can be. For people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage, they can be a lifeline. With about one in five homeless Australians owning a pet, that represents about 20,000 animals around the nation.
In this edition we hear the heart-warming stories of some of these proud pet parents, attend Pets in the Park – a monthly event where those experiencing homelessness can access free vet care – and look at the life-changing power of furry friends for our country’s most vulnerable.