A Nevada founded nonprofit is inviting supporters to help bring an important story to the screen while making their donations go even further for one day only.

On July 15, Carson City-based Feeding Pets of the Homeless will participate in GlobalGiving’s #JulyBonusDay, a 24-hour fundraising campaign that provides matching support for eligible donations. Gifts of $100 or more made to the organization’s documentary project beginning at 10 a.m. EDT may qualify for a share of GlobalGiving’s $150,000 matching contribution, helping move the film closer to production.

The documentary aims to shine a light on the powerful bond between people experiencing homelessness and their pets, while challenging misconceptions and encouraging greater compassion and understanding.

Telling Stories That Often Go Untold

For many people experiencing homelessness, a pet is far more than a companion. Dogs and other animals provide comfort, protection, purpose, and unconditional love during some of life’s most difficult moments.

According to Feeding Pets of the Homeless, the documentary will focus on these relationships while advocating for greater awareness of the challenges faced by unhoused pet owners. The organization hopes the film will:

• Increase awareness of the human-animal bond.
• Challenge stigma surrounding homelessness and pet ownership.
• Encourage more pet-inclusive services and shelter options.
• Reach audiences beyond its direct assistance programs.
• Inspire compassion through real-life stories.

Rather than focusing solely on hardship, the documentary seeks to show the resilience, loyalty, and hope that often exist between people and the animals who remain by their side.

A Nevada Nonprofit with a National Mission

Founded in Carson City, Feeding Pets of the Homeless has grown into a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness care for their companion animals.

Its programs provide emergency veterinary care, pet food assistance, and other essential resources through a network of veterinary hospitals, food banks, and nonprofit partners across the United States. As demand for assistance continues to grow, the organization views the documentary as another way to expand its impact by educating the public and encouraging more communities to recognize the importance of keeping people and their pets together.

Supporting Nevada Communities

In addition to its national outreach, Feeding Pets of the Homeless works with partner organizations throughout Nevada that help distribute pet food and connect pet owners with resources.

Among its Nevada partners are CASI (Community Assistance and Supportive Services, Inc.) in Sparks, FISH (Friends in Service Helping) in Carson City, and The Salvation Army of Reno, all of which participate in the organization’s pet food assistance network. These partnerships help ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship have access to food for their companion animals, reducing one of the many barriers to keeping pets with the people who love them.

According to Feeding Pets of the Homeless, its nationwide partner network plays a vital role in delivering assistance at the community level, connecting pet owners with resources where they are needed most.

A Similar Mission in Southern Nevada

While Feeding Pets of the Homeless serves communities across the country, Street Dogz continues to make a difference closer to home in the Las Vegas Valley.

The nonprofit regularly provides outreach to people experiencing homelessness by distributing pet food, leashes, collars, harnesses, waste bags, flea and tick prevention, and other essential supplies for companion animals. Street Dogz also helps connect pet owners with veterinary care and additional community resources, recognizing that supporting both people and their pets can improve outcomes for everyone involved.

Although Street Dogz operates independently of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, both organizations share a commitment to preserving the human-animal bond and ensuring pets remain with the families who depend on them.

How to Support the Documentary

Supporters interested in helping bring the documentary to life can participate during GlobalGiving’s #JulyBonusDay on July 15.

Eligible donations of $100 or more, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT, may receive matching funds from GlobalGiving’s incentive pool, allowing contributions to have an even greater impact in helping share these stories with audiences nationwide.

Why It Matters

The relationship between people experiencing homelessness and their pets is often overlooked, despite the comfort, companionship, and emotional support these animals provide every day.

Through its documentary project, Feeding Pets of the Homeless hopes to foster greater understanding while encouraging communities to consider more pet-inclusive solutions. Together with organizations working throughout Nevada, including local efforts like Street Dogz, the project highlights a simple but meaningful truth: helping people and helping pets often go hand in hand.