NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 14, 2026San Diego
Project Street Vet reaches 10,000 pets helped through San Diego County partnership
Project Street Vet, in partnership with San Diego County Housing and Community Development Services, recently provided free veterinary care to pets of unhoused residents at the Spring Valley Community Center. The organization has now reached a milestone of assisting over 10,000 pets by removing cost barriers to essential medical treatments.
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This initiative provides free veterinary services to pets of residents experiencing homelessness, helping to maintain the bond between owners and their animals while reducing the intake of pets into local animal shelters.
Key Facts
- Project Street Vet has assisted over 10,000 pets since its founding in 2020.
- The organization partnered with San Diego County Housing and Community Development Services for a resource event at the Spring Valley Community Center.
- Services provided included treatment for skin, ear, and eye issues, as well as flea and tick control.
- The program aims to remove cost barriers to veterinary care to prevent pets from entering animal shelters.
- Project Street Vet operates primarily through volunteer support and donations.
Who's Mentioned
organizationProject Street Vet“Nonprofit organization providing veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals”locationSpring Valley Community Center“Site of the resource event.”personDanae Davis“Executive Director of Project Street Vet.”organizationSan Diego County Housing and Community Development Services“Partnered with Project Street Vet for the Spring Valley event.”other10,000“Milestone number of pets assisted by the organization.”