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The Silent Crisis: Veterinary Care for Pets in Poverty

September 5, 2025
Across the United States, more than 20 million pets live in poverty—a number three times greater than the pets that enter animal shelters each year. Within that staggering statistic is another reality that demands attention:...
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Pets Provide Hope: Why Keeping Pets with Their Owners Matters

September 3, 2025
Hope is one of the most powerful forces in life. Hope can be the difference between despair and resilience for people struggling—whether through poverty, housing instability, or life’s unexpected hardships. And often, that hope comes...
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Helping Pets in Poverty with Spay and Neuter Services

August 26, 2025
Right now, economic uncertainty is affecting more households than ever. Job instability, rising living costs, and limited access to healthcare impact not just people but their beloved animals. That is why donating during economic uncertainty...
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How Spay and Neuter Services Reduce the Risks of Disease in Pets

August 6, 2025
Spaying and neutering are often discussed in terms of population control, but did you know that these procedures also play a vital role in disease prevention for both dogs and cats? The benefits extend far...
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How Pets Improve Mental Health and Inspire Hope

July 16, 2025
One thing remains true across all walks of life: pets improve mental health and bring a sense of purpose, comfort, and connection. For people living in poverty or experiencing homelessness, pets are not just companions....
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Flea and Tick Prevention Is More Than Just Pet Care—It’s Community Care

July 2, 2025
In Southern Oregon, where warm days and damp seasons are the norm, flea and tick prevention isn't just a seasonal chore—it's a year-round necessity. For pet owners living in poverty, the cost of monthly treatments...
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How Spaying and Neutering Lead to Behavioral Improvements and Reduced Aggression

June 5, 2025
Behavioral problems in pets are among the most common reasons they are surrendered to shelters, abandoned, or sadly, left to roam the streets. These behaviors—ranging from aggression and fighting to roaming, yowling, and marking territory—can...
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Rogue Valley Street Dogs Needs Your Financial Support

May 21, 2025
At a time when economic uncertainty and rising living costs are stretching households thin across the country, the need for our community-based support services has never been greater. Our services—ranging from spaying and neutering to...
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Learn More: RVSD featured on the Jefferson Exchange Podcast

April 15, 2025
For individuals experiencing homelessness or living in deep poverty, a pet can be far more than a companion—it can be a lifeline. Dogs and cats provide unwavering love, security, emotional support, and even physical warmth...
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Food Security for Unhoused Pets

April 2, 2025
In the world of unhoused individuals, love, loyalty, and survival often converge in one deeply meaningful relationship: the one between a person and their pet. These bonds are powerful, rooted in mutual companionship and trust,...
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