WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, May 19, 2020 — American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced that Street Dogz is a recipient of American Humane’s Feed the Hungry grant. Located in Las Vegas, NV, Street Dogz works to ensure that no pet is surrendered due to a lack of resources on the part of their human.

On a single night in 2019, 5,530 people were identified by the Point-in-Time Count as homeless in Southern Nevada. Street Dogz strives to provide assistance to pets of homeless and those in need by offering food and supply distribution, assisting with funding to spay and neuter pets, meeting the needs of special food diets, medications and vaccinations, and working to provide temporary housing for pets. In addition to offering material support, Street Dogz finds that efforts to help humans care for their companions offer a sense of dignity, comfort and hope. Street Dogs was selected as a recipient of the Feed the Hungry grant due to its dedication to ensuring pets are not surrendered in the first place, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The team provides weekly distributions of pet food and supplies to more than 200 homeless community members and their pets, such as “#SummerEssential” items including booties to protect paws from hot pavement, cooling scarves, water and umbrellas.

To help shelters continue to save lives during this unprecedented crisis, consider donating today. Learn more at www.americanhumane.org/feedthehungry.

About American Humane
American Humane is the country’s first national humane organization. Founded in 1877, American Humane is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals, and our leadership programs are first to serve in promoting and nurturing the bonds between animals and people. For more information or to support our work, please visit https://www.americanhumane.org/