Co-Shelters

Currently, there are no respite bed sites in NYC allowing pet owners & pets to co-shelter, forcing people experiencing homelessness to choose between a safe shelter for the night and the welfare of their animal companions. ESN’s 2-year co-shelter pilot is looking to change this.

Co-Shelters for Pet Owners

ESN Launches First Pet-friendly Shelter

ESN has received a $100,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to start our first co-shelter. When this program successfully proves that co-sheltering is possible and effective in NYC, ESN will educate partners and member shelters on the model and encourage other organizations to expand their programming to include co-sheltering.

ESN is working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services for ongoing, long-term funding support for this and future co-shelters. The Department of Homeless Services currently provides ESN sites with support in the form of beds, linen services, transportation costs, and the social services agencies that assist and coordinate ESN guests.

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PetSmart Grant

Click here to find out more about the PetSmart Grant