- We’re back! But we never really went away, we were getting prepared for some incredible projects in 2020 that we can’t wait to share with you. We’ll have more information for you released in the new year, but for now, we want to say we’re excited to catch up with our awesome community and get to talk more about some of our recent collaborations! . Thank you for sticking with us, we are so excited to enter this new decade with you. . •[Image description: A happy little white terrier is facing the camera with a pink party hat on and tongue out]• . #homelessness #homeless #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #communityservice #volunteering #volunteer #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #dogoftheday #puppylove #dogs_of_instagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #adorable #doglovers #doglive #animals_happy

- This #FrequentlyAskedFriday we wanted to answer the question, “If individuals experiencing homelessness with pets can’t go to a shelter, where do they go?” . It is often said that being homeless is a full-time job. Between navigating a government system that is heavy on reporting and documentation to waiting for space to open up in shelters or supportive housing, there are significant barriers for any homeless individual trying to access accommodation. . When individuals have added barriers to accessing services due to a furry family member, the upward climb to access shelter becomes significantly more difficult. In light of these barriers, people experiencing homelessness with companion animals often chose to continue living outside to stay with their animals without the risk of having to surrender them. . PC: @sawjello . •[Image description: A small, black and white dog outfitted in a harness, collar and leash is standing on a street side next to their sitting human companion. Behind the dog is a small cream colored Pomeranian looking up at their person.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #losangeles #skidrow #california #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #poverty #dtla #community #communityservice #la #volunteering #volunteer #housing #america #helpthehomeless #newyorkcity #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #newyork #skidrowcleanup #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #bayarea

- Quote via The Guardian from the article "Homeless people on their pets: 'She saved me as much as I saved her'" by Candice Pires . •[Image description: a black background with the text, "She had protruding ribs, fleas, missing patches of fur and couldn’t walk properly. I wrapped her in my jacket like a little baby and promised I’d never let anybody hurt her again. And that’s my promise to her for the rest of her life. We named her Poppy after a poppy seed muffin she was trying to eat off the sidewalk. Heather, individual experiencing homelessness with a pet, via The Guardian."]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #losangeles #skidrow #love #california #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #poverty #dtla #community #communityservice #la #volunteering #volunteer #housing #america #helpthehomeless #newyorkcity #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #newyork #skidrowcleanup #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #bayarea

- You chose, “How did you choose your animal’s name?” as last week’s #TuesdayTailTales question, here is what one of our awesome community members shared in response: . “I've always been a fan of Charles Dickens. I adopted my dog 'Marley' on Christmas Eve. So he's named for Jacob. I just always liked the name.” . PC: Teresa C. . •[Image description: A woman wearing an "adopt don't shop" T-Shirt is standing outside in front a green field with trees in the backdrop, next to a barbed-wire fence. She is holding the leash of her black dog who is looking majestically into the camera.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #losangeles #skidrow #california #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #poverty #dtla #community #communityservice #la #volunteering #volunteer #housing #america #helpthehomeless #newyorkcity #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #newyork #skidrowcleanup #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #bayarea

We love when you tag us in adorable photos of your furry friends, that’s why every other Friday we gather one (or a few) of our favorites to share! . This week the photos we chose are of Min-li the super cute cocker spaniel. . PC: @the_dog_nyc . •[Photo one: the adorable cocker spaniel Min-li is dressed up in a Superman outfit. Photo two: a super cute close-up shows Min-li’s snout sticking out of her kennel. Photo three: Min-li is looking at the camera with a classic inquisitive head-cock.]• . #dogslife🐶 #dogsmile #dogstagram #dogsandpals #dogsitting #dogsofinstaworld #dogsofinsta #dogs🐶 #dogs #dogshow #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #dogs_of_world #cockerlife #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielmoments #cocker #cockerspanielcuties #cockerspanielsofinstagram #cockerspanielclub #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielworld #cockerdream #englishcocker #cockerspanielingles #cockerspanielofinstagram #cockerspanielsofig #cockerspaniellove

- Happy #FrequentlyAskedFriday! We are back this week to answer the question, “Does focusing on accessible shelter really help solve homelessness?” . As we all know, homelessness is a widespread issue with many root causes and just as many unique solutions. For this reason, we believe there is no one way to “solve” homelessness, it instead requires collaboration along with many stakeholders including the government, nonprofits, independent advocates and community members. . At My Dog Is My Home we see that individuals have a better chance of obtaining permanent housing if they are given access to temporary shelter, resources, and support. Our focus is on creating a more equitable system by making services accommodating for a broader population of people, the populations we focus on are individuals and families with pets. . We feel if everyone has the same chance at accessing services, there is a better likelihood of more people being able to free themselves from the cycle of chronic homelessness. The barriers to shelter keep people where they are at, without adequate resources and without permanent homes. This is why we at My Dog Is My Home are dedicated to the expansion of access and the creation of spaces for families of all kinds. . We can not solve homelessness on our own, but we certainly can work to contribute towards the sustainable solutions to end our homelessness crisis with advocates like you on our side. . •[Image description: Two women are talking on the sidewalk outside a street clinic, the woman facing the camera is holding an adorable cream-colored Pomeranian, while the other woman faces her.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #losangeles #skidrow #california #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #poverty #dtla #community #communityservice #la #volunteering #volunteer #housing #america #helpthehomeless #newyorkcity #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #newyork #skidrowcleanup #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #bayarea

- This week’s #TagUs is an extra special one. . In June we organized the very first One Health Street Clinic in NYC, where through our amazing partners we were able to help give support and resources to human-animal families in circumstances of homelessness. . One of the very critical services offered was veterinarian care, thanks to the incredible vets who made this possible we served 42 animals, and through @positivetails we got to see a followup with six of our furry clients! . To read more about our lovely pal Lily and her followup care, please go check out our friends @positivetails! Many of the followup stories continue on their account, and we just can’t get enough. . To be featured on our account remember all you have to do is tag us, we will be looking out for your adorable photos! . PC: @positivetails . •[Image description: Superstar vet, Justin Lamb is smiling at the camera while holding Lily, an adorable brown puppy.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #losangeles #skidrow #love #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #poverty #dtla #community #communityservice #volunteering #volunteer #housing #america #helpthehomeless #newyorkcity #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #newyork #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers

- We had so many great answers for our last #TuesdayTailTales question, "What do you wish your animal knew?" We couldn't choose just one! . Here is what another community member shared: . "How much joy and love he has brought into my life. Even during the worst days of anxiety, he just lifts me up! I know I have someone very important to come home to every day." . PC: Felicia C. . •[Image description: Dash, and adorable dog with black fur and white patches on his chest, paws and face is laying next to his human's legs as she enjoys an iced drink.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #communityservice #volunteering #volunteer #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #dogoftheday #puppylove #dogs_of_instagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #adorable #doglovers #doglive #animals_happy

- You chose, “What do you wish your animal knew?” as last week’s #TuesdayTailTales question, here is what one of our awesome community members shared in response: . “How much I love them.” . We adore this response and can wholeheartedly second it. Our animal companions offer us so much, we can only hope they know how treasured they are! . •[Image description: Two adorable schnauzers have their backs towards the camera as they peer over the edge of a patio.]• . . . PC: LudaChris Boos . #homelessness #homeless #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #communityservice #volunteering #volunteer #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #dogoftheday #puppylove #dogs_of_instagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #adorable #doglovers #doglive #animals_happy

- Our first trial of our new segment, "Tag Our Page" (we're still working out the tweaks in the title) is here! . Big thanks to @koda.mtndog for tagging us in this gorgeous photo. . P.S. We love the boots! . •[Image description: Koda the adorable Siberian Husky and his dad are posing in front of a gorgeous mountain and bright blue skyline in Colorado. Koda is sitting happily in his human's arms while wearing stylish dog booties.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #communityservice #volunteering #volunteer #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #dogoftheday #puppylove #dogs_of_instagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #adorable #doglovers #doglive #animals_happy

- "Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ― George Eliot . PC: Kristen Ablamsky . •[Image description: A volunteer from the NYC Street Clinic is shown smiling widely while holding a client's happy small brown dog. The happy puppy is wagging its tail and grinning into the camera.]• . . . #homelessness #homeless #california #nonprofit #charity #streetphotography #poverty #community #communityservice #la #volunteering #volunteer #housing #america #helpthehomeless #newyorkcity #giveback #perserverance #loveoneanother #newyork #onelove #hope #peace #changemakers