Owners need pets and pets need owners

It's no surprise that it is very hot in Arizona, particularly in Phoenix. There are many homeless pet owners who try to take care of their pets over themselves. I remember meeting a man who lived on the street. He had an appointment to have his dog's paw soles treated from walking on the hot pavement.

I remember feeling so sad that he had no home except a shopping cart and backpack. Yet, his dog was well groomed and taken care of. Thankfully, a veterinarian in our area was there to help him. She does fine work and works with those who cannot afford their pet's medical care. I often wonder what happened to him and if he was able to sustain himself and his dog.

 At HAF, our goals are to help both people and animals. While it is noble to take care of pet needs, if the owner is not taken care of as well, the pet can suffer too. As owners need their pets so do pets need their owners.

So, let's not only take care of our pets let's try to take care of ourselves for their sakes!