Homeless+People+and+Animals

A working group began March 14, 2014. For more information, contact Gillian Squirrel. Notes appear below.

Discussion items
 * 1) The value of dogs (& other animals) for homeless populations - educational and therapeutic value of working with animals, having animals on the premises and for people to be able to keep their own pets
 * 2) Policies related to animals being on the premises of housing provision, homeless shelters and day centers
 * 3) Insurance and other practical issues related to pets being on the premises
 * 4) The needs people with low/no income have in order to look after their pets
 * 5) What community resource provision may it be possible to develop to help people keep their pets