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Raymond Ho, PhD Student in Clinical Forensic Psychology, Simon Fraser University

How ‘One Health’ clinics support unhoused people and their pets

Beyond the social benefits of living with a pet, the connections that companion animals provide can assist in recovery from addiction and lead to better emotional and mental health for unhoused people (Shutterstock)

Having a pet can be expensive, but being able to access health care for your pet should not be a luxury.

Around 25 per cent of unhoused people have a companion animal that supports them. Beyond the social benefits of living with a pet, the connections that companion animals provide can lead to positive physical and psychological benefits, assist in recovery from addiction and lead to better emotional and mental health for unhoused people.

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