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| - My first experience with LOH was during the throes of the housing collapse, when a frantic client of mine called and said her neighbors had moved out, abandoned their home and left their dog behind. I suggested she contact LOH, which she did and they came to collect the dog within the hour. After that I made it a point to pay attention to this unique organization. Years passed, and the organization grew. Last year an acquaintance of mine invited me to volunteer at LOH when they moved into the new Tempe location. It was QUITE a lot of work, but people turned out in droves to get it done. I even had an opportunity to talk to Jodi; the founder, who was working harder than anyone.
After the place was ready, and all the animals were moved in, I was blown away by the dramatic increase in adoptions they experienced. I was so happy for all those animals!
Meanwhile, me and my company (www.creaturefeaturepetsitting.com) have been collecting food for Pets of the Homeless for 4 years now. But I have been consistently challenged by organizations who are supposed to help with distribution of this food to the targeted group it's meant for. I couldn't get Salvation Army to do it, I couldn't get Phoenix Mission to do it......sigh....the list is too long.
A couple months ago I found out by accident that LOH has a food bank. I was still skeptical, as I had been having so much trouble with other organizations. Today I brought LOH a 500lb load of food and supplies.....taking a chance. I was not disappointed. After speaking to Chris, who (I so appreciated this! ) unloaded my car for me.....I got to see the food bank, and learned how the process works. I understood that it was necessary that certain recipients of the food had to try to get themselves off the streets. They have to prove they are willing to work at helping themselves. I appreciate this. After all the resources available for the benefit of homeless people have been created as the result of the blood, sweat and tears of a lot of people.
I will continue to bring my food collections to Lost Our Home, and support them in every way that I can.
In a way the housing crisis was a good thing, since there are literally 1000s of animals who would have faced certain tragic death if it weren't for them. Now it's not just housing crisis pets who are benefiting from LOH's existence......it's gone so way beyond that!
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