{"id":9038,"date":"2023-09-18T09:43:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=9038"},"modified":"2024-09-10T16:32:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T15:32:37","slug":"meet-streetvet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/meet-streetvet\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our long-term charity partner StreetVet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here at tails.com, it\u2019s our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners from all walks of life. That’s why we deliver tailor-made nutrition to canine companions across the country – and champion dog welfare on their behalf. So, today we are thrilled to announce our continuing support for our charity partner StreetVet.<\/a> An award-winning charity that delivers free veterinary care to pets and their owners experiencing homelessness across the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story behind StreetVet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jade Statt had recently diagnosed her beloved dog Oakley with cancer when she got talking to a dog owner experiencing homelessness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe talked to me about his unconditional love for his dog and his fear of losing her\u2026 overwhelmingly I kept thinking \u2018how would I feel if this was Oakley?\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few months after Oakley sadly passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A qualified vet, Jade decided to take to the streets with a stethoscope and a backpack of medications. Both as a way to manage her grief and to pay tribute to the unyielding bond she\u2019d had with Oakley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It soon became clear there was an overwhelming need for this kind of free care. So after meeting like-minded vet Sam Joseph, they founded StreetVet together in 2016. Since then, over 2000 patients have been registered and over 9000 consultations have been performed by StreetVet\u2019s team of volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a brighter future for pets on the streets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around 320,000 people are currently experiencing homelessness in the UK. Anywhere up to 25% of them have a pet.<\/strong> And these numbers are growing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bond between owners and their dogs is incredibly strong, and their pets\u2019 wellbeing is often a top priority. But life on the streets makes it incredibly tough to access veterinary care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside their charity registration, StreetVet is a registered practice with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Their team of dedicated volunteer vets and vet nurses regularly take to the streets to provide free care and support. Creating a brighter future for pets who may otherwise have to go without the care they need and deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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