Dogs on the streets
Our objectives
Dogs on the streets is a multi award winning charity that supports UKs vulnerable community with pet dogs - Rough sleepers, homelessness, domestic violence, mental health , substance misuse. We are also an RCVS that provides free veterinary care from our customed made veterinary vehicle that we use for our street ran stations. We also have a 4 acre sanctuary where we foster dogs belonging to vulnerable people if they need support of any kind where they can't have there dog. We represent and advocate for clients in need of housing or additional support and recently partnered with 4 london hospitals and a drug rehabilitation suite.
We support all emergency services and expanding monthly with our support and clients.
Our activities
To relieve people who are in need by reason of being homeless, vulnerably housed, or otherwise severely affected by poverty and to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, in particular by;
Assisting in the provision of free veterinary care and free essentials and items such as goods, harness, grooming, obedience , training, leads, bedding and toys for their animals.
Arranging foster care for their animals at our sanctuary when they are not able to care for thembor when an animal has a specific need.
Rehoming in the event the owner cannot support the animal (ie: in the event of death or the owner having complex needs)
Assisting the owner in engaging with relevant services/pathways with a view to accommodation, medical support, rehabilitation or any other support services the owner may be in personal need of.
To advance the education of the public in general in respect of animal care and welfare for the public benefit, particularly by training those working in the homeless and service sectors.