skid row--a case example of high density interspecies...
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animals and people through exploration of our shared experience. To this end,
NMAS promotes respect for life and compassionate ethics in advancing healthy,
meaningful interconnections with the animal world.
Skid Row--A Case Example of High Density Interspecies Homelessness
by Christine Kim, MSW National Museum of Animals & Society
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“For dogs, living on the
street with a devoted human
companion can entail little
or no deprivation at all.
Houses are a human
construct, not a canine
one.” - Glenn Greenwald
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Brigitte + Nubeian
Relationship Themes • Lifesaver / Redeemer
• Child / Family
• Motivation to keep living
• Life purpose
• Health
• “My Dog Eats First”
• Therapeutic value
• Shelter / Housing •documentation
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Where and What is Skid Row?
Where and What is Skid Row?
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Where and What is Skid Row?
The Service Fair HoPe Veterinary Center
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The Service Fair PAWS/LA
The Service Fair Cause 4 Paws
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The Service Fair Bark Avenue Foundation
The Service Fair Survey Tables
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Survey Data & Themes
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What is Your Current Living Situation?
How Long HAve You Been in Your Current Living Situation?
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How Long HAve You Been in Your Current Living Situation? - Housed
How Long HAve You Been in Your Current Living Situation? - Homeless
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How Long HAve You Had Your Animal(s)?
How Long HAve You Been in Your Current Living Situation?
How Long HAve You Had Your Animal(s)? - Housed
How Long HAve You Been in Your Current Living Situation? - Housed
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How Long HAve You Had Your Animal(s)? - Homeless
How Long HAve You Been in Your Current Living Situation? - Homeless
How Did You Obtain Your Animal(s)? ● Someone gave it to me / give away
○ 24 responses
○ 44%
● rescue / found / adoption
○ 16 responses
○ 30%
● purchased
○ 7 responses
○ 13%
● from an acquaintance's litter
○ 5 responses
○ 9%
● inherited
○ 2 responses
○ 4%
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How Did You Obtain Your Animal(s)? - Housed Someone gave it to me / give away (birthday, gift)
22 responses
48%
rescue / found / adoption (stray, shelter, adoption agency)
14 responses
30%
purchased (on street, craigslist, from a friend)
4 responses
9%
from an acquaintance's litter
4 responses
9%
inherited (jail, passed away)
2 responses
4%
How Did You Obtain Your Animal(s)? - Homeless ● Someone gave it to me / give away (birthday, gift)
○ 2 responses
○ 25%
● rescue / found / adoption (stray, shelter, adoption agency)
○ 2 responses
○ 25%
● purchased (on street, craigslist, from a friend)
○ 3 responses
○ 37.5%
● from an acquaintance's litter
○ 1 response
○ 12.5%
● inherited (jail, passed away)
○ 0 responses
○ 0%
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What is Your Source of Income?
What is Your Source of Income? - Housed
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What is Your Source of Income? - Homeless
What Kind of Companion Animal Are You Bringing With You Today?
All Responses Housed Homeless
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Are Any of Your Animals Considered Service Animals?
Are Any of Your Animals Considered Service Animals? - Housed
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Are Any of Your Animals Considered Service Animals? - Homeless
Have You Ever Been Denied Services Because of Your Animal?
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Have You Ever Been Denied Services Because of Your Animal? - Housed
If Yes, Describe What Services You Were Denied. - Housed
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Have You Ever Been Denied Services Because of Your Animal? - Homeless
If Yes, Describe What Services You Were Denied. - Homeless
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Have You Ever Stopped Yourself From Trying to Access Services Because of Your Animal(s)?
Have You Ever Stopped Yourself From Trying to Access Services Because of Your Animal(s)? - Housed
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If Yes, Please Elaborate on Why You Did Not Attempt to Access Services Because of your Animal. - Housed
“Like moving to a new place.”
“Grocery shopping.”
“I leave her at home if I have to. I wonder sometimes if it will be
hard to have her with me. I never bring her to mental health or
medical clinics/appointments with me.”
“I don't go into grocery stores or restaurants.”
“Transportation.”
“I don't think they'll take him in restaurants and stores.”
“I wanted to move but couldn't because they didn't allow animals.”
“I didn't get meals. I don't want the stress of being denied
again.”
Have You Ever Stopped Yourself From Trying to Access Services Because of Your Animal(s)? - Homeless
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If Yes, Please Elaborate on Why You Did Not Attempt to Access Services Because of your Animal. - Homeless
“If they won’t let me bring her, I won’t go.”
“I knew they wouldn’t let me in.”
“I know they are not going to let me in.”
What Changes or New Services Do You Think There Should Be To Help Homeless Human-Animal Families? - Housed Change in housing rules (allow animals, no restriction on size and
weight)
Providing poop bags and a small dog fountain
None
Free animal care services (veterinary, grooming, food)
Bus accessibility
Dog park
Accessibility to grocery stores
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What Changes or New Services Do You Think There Should Be To Help Homeless Human-Animal Families? - Homeless None
Open minded / no judgement
Housing and shelter
Education on pit bulls
Accessibility
Dog food
Dog park
• Quantitative research
• Funding for non-veterinary care
• Education and awareness •Infrastructure (standard operating procedures, legal paperwork/waivers, accountability, etc.)
Needs of the Field
