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LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE
By Penny Lex
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Working as a local mortgage banker during the economic crisis in 2008, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue (LOHPR) founder and executive director Jodi Polanski was well-aware of the vast number of people that became homeless and the countless number of abandoned animals. Jodi, along with a small group of volunteers, started LOHPR, a 501(c) (3); and Jodi was quick to realize that, in addition to the animals, “pet people” impacted by the crisis need assistance as well.
Support for Pets and Their People
Life happens. The good. The bad. And the unexpected. In addition to pet rescue, many of the services and programs that LOHPR offer today (noted below) are ones that, unless you’re in a situation and have dire need, most people never think about.
• Temporary Care – up to 90 days of pet care during hardship or owner’s inability to provide care.
“I came to you guys because I lost my home due to alcoholism. I knew I had to get help, but I didn’t want to give up my dogs. Having them in your care, I was able to seek treatment. I am now 108 days sober and will be taking my dogs with me to sober living. God is truly good. You guys have been so wonderful and nice. I truly appreciate all you have done.”
• Pet Food Bank (Animeals on Wheels) – offering pet food and supplies to financially struggling individuals so they don’t have to give up their pets.
• Pet Rescue for Abandoned and/or Owner-Surrendered Pets – providing medical care, shelter and food while trying to find loving, forever homes.
• Low-Income Boarding – discounted boarding for low-income pet parents.
• Partnership with Sojourner Center in Phoenix (one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the U.S.) –LOHPR manages a Pet Companion
LOST OUR HOME continues on page 22
