Who we are
MISSION: Recognizing the many benefits of the human animal bond, Neighborhood Pets supports people with financial needs by helping them keep their pets in their homes. We do this by providing access to affordable pet care, resources, information and other supportive services. Our welcoming environment is designed to foster trust and create long lasting relationships as we build community.
VISION: We strive for a community where all people who seek the many benefits of pet companionship have access to care and supportive services for their pets and themselves.
VALUES:
We are guided by the following values.
Love ~ We are inspired by the unconditional bond between companion animals and the people who love them. We know how important this bond is to the health and happiness of those we serve. Our staff seeks to mirror this love through our work.
Equity ~ We value all individuals and believe everyone who seeks pet companionship should be supported by the community we create and have access to services we provide.
Commitment ~ Our staff and volunteers are anchored by the people we serve. We are committed to community building and fostering collaboration and mutuality.
Compassion ~ Non-judgement, care and respect guide our service. We are grounded in empathy for all who enter our space.
Integrity ~ We hold ourselves accountable to the highest personal, professional, and ethical standards and are committed to acting with honesty, transparency, and reliability.
WHAT WE DO: Neighborhood Pets is a community-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization that cares about people and the animals they love. Neighborhood Pets provides low cost wellness care, a free spay/neuter program, a pet food bank, veterinary care assistance, low cost pet supplies, counseling and other resources to the people we serve.
With relationships and building trust in the community at the core of our work, our services range from providing services and information, to referring to other programs including human-focused agencies. Our services are available to any pet owner who resides in Cleveland or East Cleveland that is experiencing financial hardship. Our resource center has walk-in hours three days a week, with scheduled wellness and spay/neuter appointments. For complete details, visit our Services page.
Poverty rates in the City of Cleveland and the Slavic Village community
Over 60% of the residents of the City of Cleveland, Ohio live in or near poverty. Cleveland is the poorest major city in the US with a population of over 250,000 residents. Many Cleveland residents do not have close access to vet clinics or pet supply stores, or have access to reliable transportation in which they can bring their pet(s). Neighborhood Pets is centrally located in the Slavic Village community of Cleveland, and is within walking distance of the RTA bus line.
MISSION: Recognizing the many benefits of the human animal bond, Neighborhood Pets supports people with financial needs by helping them keep their pets in their homes. We do this by providing access to affordable pet care, resources, information and other supportive services. Our welcoming environment is designed to foster trust and create long lasting relationships as we build community.
VISION: We strive for a community where all people who seek the many benefits of pet companionship have access to care and supportive services for their pets and themselves.
VALUES:
We are guided by the following values.
Love ~ We are inspired by the unconditional bond between companion animals and the people who love them. We know how important this bond is to the health and happiness of those we serve. Our staff seeks to mirror this love through our work.
Equity ~ We value all individuals and believe everyone who seeks pet companionship should be supported by the community we create and have access to services we provide.
Commitment ~ Our staff and volunteers are anchored by the people we serve. We are committed to community building and fostering collaboration and mutuality.
Compassion ~ Non-judgement, care and respect guide our service. We are grounded in empathy for all who enter our space.
Integrity ~ We hold ourselves accountable to the highest personal, professional, and ethical standards and are committed to acting with honesty, transparency, and reliability.
WHAT WE DO: Neighborhood Pets is a community-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization that cares about people and the animals they love. Neighborhood Pets provides low cost wellness care, a free spay/neuter program, a pet food bank, veterinary care assistance, low cost pet supplies, counseling and other resources to the people we serve.
With relationships and building trust in the community at the core of our work, our services range from providing services and information, to referring to other programs including human-focused agencies. Our services are available to any pet owner who resides in Cleveland or East Cleveland that is experiencing financial hardship. Our resource center has walk-in hours three days a week, with scheduled wellness and spay/neuter appointments. For complete details, visit our Services page.
Poverty rates in the City of Cleveland and the Slavic Village community
Over 60% of the residents of the City of Cleveland, Ohio live in or near poverty. Cleveland is the poorest major city in the US with a population of over 250,000 residents. Many Cleveland residents do not have close access to vet clinics or pet supply stores, or have access to reliable transportation in which they can bring their pet(s). Neighborhood Pets is centrally located in the Slavic Village community of Cleveland, and is within walking distance of the RTA bus line.
