Study reveals five common ways in which the h

<p>A rapid scoping review has been conducted which reveals five common ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their companion animals is improved.</p>

<p>Ten percent of homeless people keep pets. But little information exists on specific intervention strategies for improving the health of homeless people and their pets who are often the only source of unconditional love or companionship in their life.</p>

<p>The study, published in the <em>Human-Animal Interactions</em> journal, found that the most common ways in which homeless people are their pets are supported to live healthier lives include free veterinary clinics, join human/animal clinics, stigma reduction, interdisciplinary relationships, and pet-friendly lodging.</p>

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