Social Work Pet Help Hub
Expanding Access to Resources That Help People and Pets* Live Their Best Lives, Together!
Hello! Are you working with a person who has a pet-related concern – such as finding affordable vet care, temporary crisis pet care, or pet food – and you’re not sure where to go next? You’ve come to the right place!
The Social Work Pet Hub is supported by the Veterinary Social Work team at Open Door Veterinary Collective. Together, we work to strengthen the human-animal bond by connecting individuals, families, and helping professionals with practical, compassionate resources.
Stay informed about upcoming trainings, resources, and events to support human-animal families.
Need help right away for a person with a pet go to PetHelp Finder (211 partner).
* A note on terms: Words matter. The term "companion animal" is increasingly used instead of "pet" to respectfully refer to the non-human animals we purposefully live and keep company with. For the sake of brevity and inclusivity ("pet" is the more widely known and commonly used term), we have chosen to use the word "pet" on our Hub.
Do you have a client with one of these needs or concerns?
Crisis Pet Foster Care & Co-Sheltering
- PetHelpFinder.org: How to search the site:
youtu.be/xVsOSbIqr8w?feature=shared - BestyBnB
Locate temporary housing for clients’ pets until they can be reunited.
bestybnb.com/ - Pets of the Homeless
National database for emergency housing shelters allowing pets on-site or offering pet resources
petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/ - Keeping People and Pets Together
Guide for developing low-barrier emergency shelter models for people with pets
endhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Keeping-People-and-Pets-Together-031220.pdf
Violence
- Animal abuse and neglect reporting
Report suspected animal abuse or neglect in your community; consult your state NASW chapter for additional responsibilities of reporting.
nationallinkcoalition.org/how-do-i-report-suspected-abuse - Safe Havens for Pets
Directory for pet families experiencing domestic violence
safehavensforpets.org
Pet Loss
- Ohio State University Pet Loss Support and Online Resource Page
vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/honoring-bond-support-animal-owners/pet-loss-support-hotlines - Lap of Love
Pet support and hospice care
lapoflove.com
Vet Care
- PetHelpFinder.org: How to search the site:
youtu.be/xVsOSbIqr8w?feature=shared
Transportation
- U Transport®
Available for animal and human service organizations to provide transportation to access needed care and resources
opendoorconsults.org/transportation/