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:
🆘 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
🏠 Homelessness Support
🏠 Shelter
Free housing advice and support for people facing homelessness or housing problems.
📞 0808 800 4444- Available 365 days a year
- Free from any phone
- Online chat & email support
- Legal advice on housing rights
Website: shelter.org.uk
🌙 Crisis
National homelessness charity helping people leave homelessness for good.
📞 0800 038 6633- Housing advice
- Education & employment support
- Wellbeing services
- Skylight centres across the UK
Website: crisis.org.uk
🌳 St Mungo’s
Leading homelessness charity working across England.
📞 020 3340 9555- Outreach teams supporting rough sleepers
- Accommodation & recovery services
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employment & skills programmes
Website: mungos.org
🐾 Pets & Homelessness
🐾 Dogs on the Streets (DOTS)
Supports rough sleepers and their dogs across the UK.
- Free veterinary treatment
- Food & essential supplies
- Emotional support — pets are family
Website: dogsonthestreets.org
🐕 Streetpaws
Free vet care for pets of people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty.
- No referral needed
- Keeps pets and owners together
Website: streetpaws.org.uk
🟡 Addiction & Recovery Support
Many people experiencing homelessness also face challenges with alcohol, drugs or gambling. These services offer free, confidential support without judgement — helping people stay safe, stable, and able to care for their pets.
🎲 Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Website: gamblersanonymous.org.uk
📛 Al‑Anon Family Groups
Support for families affected by someone else’s drinking.
Website: al-anonuk.org.uk
🌈 NHS 111
For urgent health support when it’s not an emergency.
📞 Call 111- Free from landlines & mobiles
- Can direct you to local health services
Or visit: 111.nhs.uk
🥫 Food Support & Essential Help
🥫 Community Fridges
Free food for anyone — no referral required. Often run by local volunteers and community groups.
Find your nearest fridge: hubbub.org.uk/community-fridge-network
🔍 Support Organisations
Charity Choice
A UK charity directory service that helps people explore charities, understand their work, and discover organisations supporting a wide range of causes.
Useful for:
- Homelessness and housing support charities
- Pet shelter and animal welfare organisations
- Finding charities by cause
SupportUKtoday includes Charity Choice as a helpful public resource. SupportUKtoday is not affiliated with or endorsed by Charity Choice. If a supporter chooses to donate, donations are made directly to the chosen charity through the charity’s own official channels.
🌳 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.
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