This Man Is A Veterinarian Who Walks Around California And Treats Homeless People’s Animals For Free
Life in modern society poses a very real challenge for some of us. It’s no secret that poverty has pushed a staggering amount of people onto the streets in the past decade. The scope of this problem is reflected well in numbers—over half a million people were officially counted as homeless in the US. The state of California has been hit the hardest. Its homeless people population totaled up to 151,278 people last year.
Luckily, there are still some good Samaritans who bring back a glimmer of hope when it comes to the invisible lives of those suffering outside the door. Stewart Kwane, a street veterinarian, has been on a mission to help the adorable pets of homeless Californians since 2011.
After the Great Recession hit the US in 2007, Stewart decided it was time to help those in need. “There was something about helping others that I loved,” said the 49-year-old man, who pays for the basic food and veterinary care costs out of his pocket. Scroll down for the full story about the inspirational vet below.
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Dr. Stewart Kwane is on a mission to help the homeless and their pets left on the outskirts of society
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Stewart always carries a medical bag with him so he can stop to help whenever he spots someone in need
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Here, the Street Vet is pictured helping a man with colon cancer and his dog named Crazy Girl
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Dr. Kwane now runs a GoFundMe page that aims to raise donations to cover all the animal care and pricey surgeries his four-legged patients need. “The cost of minor treatments like ear infections, flea treatment, or vaccines can be around $100, whereas more serious cases of pet care like a tumor removal or dental with extractions can be $1,500.” Saving a little buddy can really add up to quite a big sum of money.
This is exactly a case for a cute pet named Dinker and his homeless person Walter “who have a connection like no other.” Unfortunately, “Dinker has a very rare condition that requires a surgery from a specialist.” The doctor is currently working on trying to make that happen, but he is aware that it’s an extremely expensive procedure with extensive after care in an animal hospital.
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“I’ve experienced the most genuine stories of love, compassion, struggle, and hope,” said the man about his job
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But Kwane is full of hope. In a recent update on his GoFundMe page, he expressed his gratitude: “I am blown away by your generosity!” As a result, he has now set a higher goal and dreams of bringing more vets into the streets to help him spread goodwill to more suffering pets out there.
The veterinarian treats animal allergies, skin and ear infections, flea infestations, bad teeth, and even arthritis
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“Giving a little can make all the difference,” writes the doctor on his GoFundMe page
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The man is sharing his journey on a TV series called “The Street Vet”
This is what people had to say about the work of this good Samaritan
So on one side there's 1 vet with a limited budget helping animals for free, on the other side there's Peta, wasting money on ridicoulous ads and killing animals at a rate of 6 dogs, cats, and other pets per day.
I hate PETA as I am certain that you do as well.
I agree, PETA is a disgusting organisation. There's a show called 'Penn & Teller: Bullshit!' and the first episode is about them, it's staggering.
Sinkvenice, I googled Penn & Teller. That's where you get your facts? hate, hate, is that what you do? How would you feel people doing it to you???
Oh yes, deanna woods, he is hating Peta as well as you are. So, tell us why and prove it. If I was Peta I would sue you for defamation of character, now when it's on the internet it has legal merit.
WilvanderHeijden, Stop this hatred right now!!! (and all of you who up-voted his comment)!!!! Show me a proof what have you done to save animals right now!!! Show me how much you are doing to stop suffering of hundreds of thousands of animals!!! Show me!!! I don't know what Peta did to you, why are you so hateful toward them. What's ridiculous about their adds?? I'm guessing that what's pissing you off is that Peta, and many other humane organizations, point out the fact that farm animals are sentient beings as well and you, and those like you, just can't stand it. Maybe, just maybe, that you are even just another human excrement deeply rooted in the abhorrent Big Ag (agriculture) industry, which is profiting from unconscionable, heinous, evil torture of animals in factory farms, and also destroying and poisoning the environment. Stop these despicable, vile attacks right now and show how many animals did you saved from life of abhorrent misery and unimaginable suffering.
Christine- peta ADMITS it euthanized animals that are surrendered to them. If you can't be bothered to do your own research, why would you expect us to provide it for you. I volunteer at an animal rescue, I foster kittens, I've been a vegetarian since I was 14, what do YOU do for animals? I used to volunteer at Peta, till my eyes were opened. They'd rather euthanize an animal because they think a dog/cat/etc could never be happy in a home. I think factory farming is brutal and disgusting, but you have to look beyond what an organization says. You have to look at what they DO!
what a kind soul
Vin Deisel of Veterinarians.
Ha ha... I was worried I was the only one... definitely Vin Diesel.
That was my thought too! Maybe we are correct, and Vin's acting job is his side hustle.
So on one side there's 1 vet with a limited budget helping animals for free, on the other side there's Peta, wasting money on ridicoulous ads and killing animals at a rate of 6 dogs, cats, and other pets per day.
I hate PETA as I am certain that you do as well.
I agree, PETA is a disgusting organisation. There's a show called 'Penn & Teller: Bullshit!' and the first episode is about them, it's staggering.
Sinkvenice, I googled Penn & Teller. That's where you get your facts? hate, hate, is that what you do? How would you feel people doing it to you???
Oh yes, deanna woods, he is hating Peta as well as you are. So, tell us why and prove it. If I was Peta I would sue you for defamation of character, now when it's on the internet it has legal merit.
WilvanderHeijden, Stop this hatred right now!!! (and all of you who up-voted his comment)!!!! Show me a proof what have you done to save animals right now!!! Show me how much you are doing to stop suffering of hundreds of thousands of animals!!! Show me!!! I don't know what Peta did to you, why are you so hateful toward them. What's ridiculous about their adds?? I'm guessing that what's pissing you off is that Peta, and many other humane organizations, point out the fact that farm animals are sentient beings as well and you, and those like you, just can't stand it. Maybe, just maybe, that you are even just another human excrement deeply rooted in the abhorrent Big Ag (agriculture) industry, which is profiting from unconscionable, heinous, evil torture of animals in factory farms, and also destroying and poisoning the environment. Stop these despicable, vile attacks right now and show how many animals did you saved from life of abhorrent misery and unimaginable suffering.
Christine- peta ADMITS it euthanized animals that are surrendered to them. If you can't be bothered to do your own research, why would you expect us to provide it for you. I volunteer at an animal rescue, I foster kittens, I've been a vegetarian since I was 14, what do YOU do for animals? I used to volunteer at Peta, till my eyes were opened. They'd rather euthanize an animal because they think a dog/cat/etc could never be happy in a home. I think factory farming is brutal and disgusting, but you have to look beyond what an organization says. You have to look at what they DO!
what a kind soul
Vin Deisel of Veterinarians.
Ha ha... I was worried I was the only one... definitely Vin Diesel.
That was my thought too! Maybe we are correct, and Vin's acting job is his side hustle.