This Man Is A Veterinarian Who Walks Around California And Treats Homeless People’s Animals For Free

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 unsheltered 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 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 it that I loved,” said the 49-year-old man, who pays for the basic food and medicine costs out of his pocket. Scroll down for the full story about the inspirational vet below.