NYC Open House With Urban Resource Institute

On November 15, My Dog Is My Home held a successful Open House in New York City, co-hosted by Urban Resource Institute (URI)

Approximately two dozen representatives from human services organizations, animal welfare nonprofits, and tri-state area governments came together to learn how to provide pet-inclusive emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness. We also heard Elizabeth Rose’s powerful story of surviving homelessness due to domestic violence and the importance of staying with her companion cat, Bebe, through her journey. See Elizabeth share her story in these videos: with footage of her at home and told live.

In addition to locally based attendees, we welcomed My Dog Is My Home fellowship grantees from Women’s Advocates in St. Paul, MN. The event was covered by PIX11 News, on the WPIX (New York, NY) television network.

This Open House was made possible by the generous support of Maddie’s Fund, #ThanksToMaddie.