StreetVet is a registered charity that offers free accessible vet care to pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness in the United Kingdom. The organisation provides support for homeless pet owners who cannot afford private veterinary treatment and educates them on the responsibilities and care of animal ownership.[1][2]
| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jade Statt, Sam Joseph |
| Focus | Charity providing veterinary treatment and owner support |
| Location | |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Volunteers | 300 (2019) |
| Website | https://www.streetvet.org.uk/ |
Operations
editThe charitable objectives are described as "1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS, FACING HOMELESSNESS OR ROUGH SLEEPERS WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF VETERINARY CARE FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMAL. 2. TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION.[3]
StreetVet operates throughout London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Plymouth, Cambridge, Southampton and Cheltenham. Its major services are: providing veterinary services to pet owners who cannot afford the private fees charged by private veterinary surgeons and promoting animal welfare through education.[4]
StreetVet vets and nurses, working with Streets Kitchen and other organisations, are out in the London community at least four days a week.[5]
Partnerships
editThe Blue Cross and the Village Vet Group are some of the earliest supporters of StreetVet.[6][7]
The organisation can’t work without the support of local practices and hospitals. While many things can be done on the streets, simple operations such as neutering, dental procedures and lump removals need the use of theatres.[8][9]
The founders of StreetVet have teamed up with hairdresser and #dosomethingfornothing campaign founder Josh Coombes, who was giving homeless people across the capital free haircuts for 18 months prior to 2017.[10]
StreetVet launched a partnership with IAPWA on World Homeless Day (10 October 2017).[11]
Accreditation and awards
editStreetVet are accredited with:
Awards:
- The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Impact Award, 2018[13]
- Prime Minister’s Points of Light award[14]
References
edit- ^ "The Street Vets Helping Homeless People's Dogs for Free". Vice. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "Vet care for homeless people's dogs changes lives". iNews. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "About the register of charities".
- ^ "StreetVet hits the road in Bristol and Brighton - VetSurgeon News - News - VetSurgeon.org". www.vetsurgeon.org. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "About Us - Street Vet". Street Vet. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "Charitable Partners - Village Vet". Village Vet. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Volunteer vet caring for London homeless' pets - Dogs Monthly". dogsmonthly.co.uk. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "BVA blog: Supporting the homeless and their pets: StreetVet". www.bva.co.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "The vet caring for homeless hounds". BBC News. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Volunteer vet sets up homeless help scheme". Vet Times. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Street Vet - IAPWA". IAPWA. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Practice Standards Scheme". Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "RCVS Awards – StreetVet with Jade Statt". Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Points of Light Award". 24 September 2018.