Homelessness & Pets Support Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or struggling to keep a pet, you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available across the UK from these trusted organisations:
π Emergency - Dial 999
Call 999 immediately if:
- You or someone else is in immediate danger
- You need urgent medical attention
- There is a risk to life
π Shelter
Call 0808 800 4444 (Free)
Shelter provides free, expert housing advice and support to people facing homelessness or housing problems.
- Available 365 days a year
- Free to call from any phone
- Online chat and email support also available
- Legal advice on housing rights
Website: shelter.org.uk
π Crisis
Call 0800 038 6633 (Free)
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. They offer a wide range of services to help people out of homelessness for good.
- Housing advice and support
- Education, employment and wellbeing services
- Skylight centres across the UK
Website: crisis.org.uk
π³ St Mungo's
Call 020 3340 9555
St Mungo's is a leading homelessness charity working across England. They provide shelter, support recovery, and help people rebuild their lives.
- Outreach teams working directly with rough sleepers
- Accommodation and recovery services
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Employment and skills programmes
Website: mungos.org
πΎ Dogs on the Streets (DOTS)
DOTS supports rough sleepers and their dogs across the UK, providing veterinary care, food, and supplies β keeping people and their pets together.
- Free veterinary treatment for dogs of homeless owners
- Food and essential supplies for pets
- Emotional support β pets are family
Website: dogsofthestreets.org.uk
π Streetpaws
Streetpaws provides free veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty across the UK.
- Free vet care for pets of homeless owners
- No referral needed
- Keeps pets and owners together
Website: streetpaws.co.uk
π NHS 111
Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
For urgent health support when it's not an emergency. Available 24/7.
- Free to call from landlines and mobiles
- Can direct you to local health services
You Are Not Alone
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Whatever you're going through, support is here when you need it.