Our Mission
Street Paws aims to empower homeless people to keep their pet by their side.
We are a nation of pet lovers, we all understand the positive impact having a pet can bring; both emotional and physical.
Over 20% of homeless people have a pet, this animal is often their only companion, support and family in a world of chaos and instability.
With only 10% of hostels accepting pets we have seen many people have to choose between abandoning their pet and finding housing. We don't think that's fair, it perpetuates homelessness and makes unhoused pet owners feel even more isolated.
We partner with temporary housing providers to become pet friendly. Our Dog Champion Scheme provides training, support, and veterinary care to ensure that unhoused individuals can be welcomed with their dogs, preserving the precious bond they share and improving the community and wellbeing of all residents through the power of pet therapy.
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Our friend Vicky Pattison explains why she is supporting Street Paws in 2024.
Bumper and J - Manchester
"Most of us have probably never experienced homelessness first hand but at some point or another we have all felt lost. In these instances we seek things to keep us going and to find our way.
In Manchester City centre Bumper is what keeps J navigating his life" Mark Trapani
Street Paws feature on This Morning
Joined by our Charity Patron Dr Scott Miller on Outreach in Manchester meet some of our dogs and hear about the work we do.
A Glimpse into Our World
