We had to turn down 41% of pet rescue applications this year...

The need for our life-saving programs is so much greater than our current resources, and we need your help to keep pets and people together against all odds.

Thanks to a generous donor who is matching the first $15,000 in donations received, your gift towards helping pets and pet parents in need has DOUBLE the IMPACT this holiday season!

This holiday season, I want to share a story that captures the heartbreak so many families face—and the hope you can bring.

Larry, a proud Marine veteran, has spent his life serving his country and family. But in 2019, he received a life-changing diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer caused by exposure to toxic water during his service. As he fought this devastating illness, Larry’s life was shattered in another unimaginable way.

On the week of their 30th wedding anniversary, Larry’s wife, Lisa, suddenly left without warning.

What Larry didn’t know was that for the past year, she had been secretly maxing out credit cards, emptying their accounts, not paying the lease on their home, and rerouting his Social Security and disability payments to a new account. When she left, she took everything—his money, his home, and his trust.

In the midst of this heartbreak, Larry’s greatest concern wasn’t for himself—it was for BJ, his 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix. BJ had been Larry’s steadfast companion, offering unconditional love and comfort through life’s toughest moments. But when Larry turned to his family for help, only one of his daughters could take him in—and BJ couldn’t come with him.

Determined to keep BJ safe, Larry used his last funds to pay for a pet sitter. When the money ran out, he faced his worst fear: losing BJ, the one constant in his life. Desperate and out of options, Larry discovered Lost Our Home’s Temporary Care Program. We stepped in as his last hope, giving BJ a safe, loving foster home and medical care while Larry worked to rebuild his life.

Months later, with the help of the VA, Larry secured housing and was finally reunited with BJ. Their heartfelt reunion was filled with joyful tears, wagging tails, and a renewed sense of hope —a reminder of the power of keeping pets and people together.

But here’s the heartbreaking truth: this year, we could only help 11% of Temporary Care applicants due to limited resources. For every family like Larry and BJ that we could help, many others were left with nowhere to turn.

Your support can change this.

Your gift will provide life-saving care for pets and peace of mind for families facing unimaginable challenges. Together, we can ensure more families like Larry and BJ stay together when they need each other the most.

Can we count on you to help keep pets and their people together this holiday season?

From all of us at Lost Our Home—and from families like Larry and BJ—we thank you for your kindness and generosity. Together, we can make a life-changing difference.

With heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes,

Jodi Polanski
Founder & Executive Director

Help Us Keep Families Whole This Holiday Season ✨

By Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

Help Us Keep Families Whole This Holiday Season ✨

With your support, pets like BJ can stay with the people who love them most, even in their darkest moments.