At Arc, we believe that pet ownership should never prevent someone from accessing the help and support they need. This is why we have always welcomed pet owners in a housing crisis though our PAWS Project, to ensure that the precious bond is not broken by homelessness. We are delighted to announce that we are now working alongside StreetVet to offer a higher level of care and support to our clients!
 
Since March 2022, two Arc properties, Lindley House and Norie House, have become part of the StreetVet Accredited Hostel Scheme. StreetVet are a wonderful organisation that also understands the importance of pet ownership, specifically within the homeless community.
 
StreetVet provides direct support with pet care for rough sleepers through volunteer veterinary professionals but realised that part of the issue was that individuals experiencing homelessness with their pets had very few options for moving forward due to limited pet-friendly accommodation.
 
Though providing hostels and housing services with support they need to becoming pet-friendly, StreetVet have been enabling more and more homeless individuals to access safe and suitable accommodation for them and their pet.
 
Thanks to the scheme, our clients can access free veterinary care and advice throughout their Arc journey, as well as continued support once they have moved on into independent accommodation. They can also request items they may need, such as food, treats, leads and harnesses, or specialised equipment, and they can access emergency boarding should they need to go to hospital for example.