Because all pets deserve great love and care.
No matter where they are living.
What is a “blessing bag”?
Our blessing bags are passed out through the city of Cleveland, OH to pet owners experiencing financial insecurity and/or homelessness. Inside of each bag, we include…
An animal first aid kit
Travel food and water bowls
Paw balm (to protect from hot pavement in the Summer and rock salt in the Winter)
Blanket
Pet cleaning wipes
10 days of pet food
List of local pet food pantries
List of free and low cost veterinary are providers
List of local mental health programs
Harm Reduction supplies
Reflective leash and collar with name tag
Dog treats
Nylabone or similar chew toy
Stuffed toy
Protein bars
Gloves and socks
Personal hygiene items
The United States is experiencing a major financial crisis.
Approximately 20 million pet owners in the United States fall below the federal poverty line, with 43% of these individuals sharing that they have been unable to afford pet supplies and/or veterinary care within the last year.
Additionally, almost one quarter of individuals experiencing homelessness have a pet and have been turned away from a shelter because they did not want to leave their four-legged friend behind.
We may not be able to change the system, but we can help people feel less alone, and that makes all the difference.
Ready to get involved?
Some great ways to help us out with our blessing bag program include….
Shopping our Amazon wish list for our most needed items
Organize a supply drive with your school, team, or company
Come shop our booth at the North Union Famers Market!
“Animal lovers are a special breed of humans, generous of spirit, full of empathy, perhaps a little prone to sentimentality, and with hearts as big as a cloudless sky.”
— Marley and Me