Free services available to people experiencing homelessness and their pets:• Veterinary care• Basic human medical care• Homeless services outreach and referrals• Human food + supplies• Pet grooming• Pet food + supplies• Spay + neuter services
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We are proud to announce the second One Health NYC Street Clinic on Saturday, November 23. Positive Tails is partnering with Animal Care Center of NYC (ACC), The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), My Dog is My Home, The Street Dog Coalition, and Safe Horizon to host a street clinic providing […]
Lucius had the bad luck of falling 5 stories off of the walled in roof he plays on daily. Luckily his fall was broken by an awning and Lucius escaped with his life. His family immediately rushed him to Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group. His medical team was relieved to find that Lucius had a […]
Prince’s family knew something was wrong. He was not acting like himself…vomiting and vocalizing…and they knew to act right away. They rushed him to VERG Brooklyn where it was discovered he had a urethral obstruction, and as a result his kidney values were very elevated. His medical team knew he needed an immediate bladder cathererization […]
Tyrene was abandoned when she was a tiny pup, but thankfully found her way into the care of the wonderful Hearts and Bones Rescue. Tyrene is what some might call the perfect dog. She is a lover of people and other animals. She has been through so much in her 5 months on this planet, […]
Salvadore was rushed to VERG Brooklyn for lethargy and tachypnea (rapid breathing). When collecting his history, his medical team learned that the other dog in the house had been exposed to rat poison and it was clear that Sal had too. After scouring their own home and the park where they normally take their dogs, […]
This story is about one of the gentlest, kindest cats we have ever known (spend a little time with his family and it is clear why he is the way he is). Magneto was rushed to Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group when his family noticed that he was struggling to urinate. His medical team quickly realized […]
Kenny was brought into VERG with an abdominal obstruction. He had swallowed something he shouldn’t, and would require surgery to save his life. This was a heartbreaking situation because Kenny has a loving family who would do anything to save him, but the cost of the surgery was more than they could afford. Positive Tails […]
Our recent #positivetail Kitty had a traumatic 3 floor fall. While cats will often land on their feet, not this time. Kitty was rushed to Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group. On examination they realized that the tiny 3 month old Kitty would require a fracture repair which meant an expensive surgery which Kitty’s family was […]