Colas de la ciudad<\/p>\n
por Peggy Scott<\/p>\n
The day-to-day existence that is life on the street affects not only man, but man\u2019s best friend, too. And one look into the sad brown eyes of a dog was all it took for architect Charlotte Lantz to start planning how she would give back to the community.<\/p>\n
A Normal Heights resident, Lantz noticed that several of the neighborhood\u2019s homeless people had pets. And like their owners, these animals often did without. Lantz soon found out there were more than a few down-on-their-luck dogs involved. \u201cThe Regional Task Force for the Homeless did a count,\u201d Lantz said. \u201cThere are around 70 to 90 people with dogs and\/or cats living on the streets in San Diego.\u201d<\/p>\n
To help make life a little more comfortable for these homeless pets, Lantz began contacting local pet-related businesses, asking if they would help gather supplies for on-the-street animals. The result? \u201cPaws without Pads,\u201d a donation drive taking place June 27 to collect creature comforts such as new or gently used toys, grooming products, blankets, towels, beds, collars, food and treats. Donated items will be used, as Lantz said, \u201cto help homeless pets enjoy their day a little more.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a followup to what Lantz hopes is a huge response to the donation drive, a \u201cPaws without Pads Pet Wash\u201d is planned for August in the East Village.<\/p>\n
The companionship of their pets can be the only emotional support some homeless people receive. And while their living situation isn\u2019t what most would consider positive, their bond with their pets more certainly is. \u201cPeople on the street love their pets and want to take care of them,\u201d Lantz said. \u201cSome of them stay on the street because homeless shelters don\u2019t allow pets. They won\u2019t leave their pets behind.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you have blankets, pet food, beds or any other pet supplies you would like to donate, visit one of the collection stations on June 27.<\/p>\n
Donation Collection Stations:<\/p>\n
San Diego Pet Supply
\n1490 Island Ave.
\n(619) 263-2211
\n(East Village)<\/p>\n
City Dog
\n545 Park Blvd.
\n(619) 269-0201
\n(East Village)<\/p>\n
Peggy Scott is a freelance pet writer. She can be contacted at pscott.pets@yahoo.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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