Homelessness & Pets Support Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or struggling to keep a pet, you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available across the UK from these trusted organisations:

πŸ†˜ Emergency - Dial 999

Call 999 immediately if:

  • You or someone else is in immediate danger
  • You need urgent medical attention
  • There is a risk to life

🏠 Shelter

Call 0808 800 4444 (Free)

Shelter provides free, expert housing advice and support to people facing homelessness or housing problems.

  • Available 365 days a year
  • Free to call from any phone
  • Online chat and email support also available
  • Legal advice on housing rights

Website: shelter.org.uk

πŸŒ™ Crisis

Call 0800 038 6633 (Free)

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. They offer a wide range of services to help people out of homelessness for good.

  • Housing advice and support
  • Education, employment and wellbeing services
  • Skylight centres across the UK

Website: crisis.org.uk

🌳 St Mungo's

Call 020 3340 9555

St Mungo's is a leading homelessness charity working across England. They provide shelter, support recovery, and help people rebuild their lives.

  • Outreach teams working directly with rough sleepers
  • Accommodation and recovery services
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
  • Employment and skills programmes

Website: mungos.org

🐾 Dogs on the Streets (DOTS)

DOTS supports rough sleepers and their dogs across the UK, providing veterinary care, food, and supplies β€” keeping people and their pets together.

  • Free veterinary treatment for dogs of homeless owners
  • Food and essential supplies for pets
  • Emotional support β€” pets are family

Website: dogsofthestreets.org.uk

πŸ• Streetpaws

Streetpaws provides free veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty across the UK.

  • Free vet care for pets of homeless owners
  • No referral needed
  • Keeps pets and owners together

Website: streetpaws.co.uk

🌈 NHS 111

Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

For urgent health support when it's not an emergency. Available 24/7.

  • Free to call from landlines and mobiles
  • Can direct you to local health services

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You Are Not Alone

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Whatever you're going through, support is here when you need it.