TULSA, Okla. — Imagine being homeless and trying to keep your pet alive.
Family and Children's Services said 20 percent of people on the streets experience that and F&CS is working to help get them as many pet supplies as possible.
Walter Lewis has been homeless for eight years. He said a tragedy brought him together with his dog, Duke.
"I just got in a motorcycle accident, and he is my companion. You know what I mean. He has walked me through a lot of hard times," said Lewis.
Despite Duke being homeless, too, he'll never leave Walter's side. However, Duke needs more food. "There shouldn't be any hungry animals running around."
F&CS is trying to be a helping hand. PACT's homeless outreach team has boxes in their offices for people to donate. So they can help people and pets like Duke.
John Ayers is with Family and Children's Services. He said keeping homeless pets alive could save people's lives."They also provide security; they also provide an alert system for when you are sleeping on the streets."
Ayers told 2 News the most significant needs of the homeless with pets:
- Food
- Flea and tick control
- Collars
To donate, go to 12710 E State Farm Blvd in Tulsa and look for the purple donation box.
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