A little less than a decade ago, Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian from California, got a chance to treat pets of people who were homeless in Modesto. While treating the animals, he realized that the pets offered so much more than just companionship to their owners – they also offered love, hope, and security. That is when he decided to do provide this unique\u00a0type of medical care in his community. What started as a few hours of volunteer work slowly became part of his regular routine.<\/p>\n
“That first experience was one of the most rewarding moments for me,” said Stewart. “When you give back, there is something you get in return that feels much larger. I knew I wanted to keep doing it.”<\/p>\n
He has since devoted his free time traveling up and down the California coast, wandering through the city streets so he can treat homeless people’s pets.<\/p>\n
But paying for vaccines and other medications out of pocket can get expensive, especially if the animal needed surgery. So, he launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for his mission.<\/p>\n
“I don’t ever want to have to turn anybody away,” he said. “The look on people’s faces when they get their pets back, especially after a surgery or a life-saving procedure \u2014 those are moments I’ll remember forever.”<\/p>\n