Social Work Pet Help Hub
Expanding Access to Resources That Help People and Pets* Live Their Best Lives, Together!
Hello! Are you a human service professional or individual 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. Our intent is to provide resources and tools to help support individuals and organizations to be more pet inclusive.
Need help right away for a person with a pet go to PetHelp Finder (211 partner).
See guidelines for Social Work in Animal Welfare settings here.
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* 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.
- 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 - My Dog is My Home
Resources and tools for expanding sheltering for people with pets.
https://www.mydogismyhome.org/
- Red Rover
Grants and financial aid s for individuals and organizations. Including safe escape, urgent needs and other resources.
https://redrover.org/get-help/ - SafeT Program
Organization support and program guidelines for developing pet-friendly co-sheltering.
https://saftprogram.org/
- Animal Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Information for reporting animal abuse or neglect (please consult state NASW chapter for additional responsibilities), and resources on the link between animal and interpersonal violence.
nationallinkcoalition.org/how-do-i-report-suspected-abuse - Safe Havens for Pets
Directory for pet families experiencing domestic violence
safehavensforpets.org
- 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 - Cornell Pet Loss Resources and Support
Pet loss resources and support hotline.
Pet Loss Resources and Support | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Losing Lulu
Resources, including a private facebook group, for behavioral euthanasia grief and support.
Losing Lulu - Love Baxter
Searchable resources for senior pet care, end of life planning, euthanasia support and pet loss grief.
About Love, Baxter | Founder’s Story & Pet Loss Support
- PetHelpFinder.org: How to search the site:
youtu.be/xVsOSbIqr8w?feature=shared
- U Transport®
Available for animal and human service organizations to provide transportation to access needed care and resources
opendoorconsults.org/transportation/