How Canadian Vets Are Helping the Homeless With Their Pets

Community Veterinary Outreach is helping people by helping their pets. The program was created in 2003 by Michelle Lem as a way to provide veterinary care for the animals of the homeless at the Ottawa Mission in Ontario, Canada. She wanted to not only treat the beloved pets of her homeless patrons, but also to educate this marginalized community on proper nutrition for their animals, dental care, the benefits of sterilization and how to better deal with behavioral issues. Read More: