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Kwane Stewart who grew up in New Mexico and spent his childhood trying to rescue stray animals realized that the pets of the homeless community need to to get affordable medical care so his dream eventually led him to practice veterinary medicine in California, where he ran an animal hospital before becoming the county veterinarian for Stanislaus County in Modesto, California.
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To see if any homeless people were interested in free vet care for their pets, he set up a table at a soup kitchen and treated about 15 animals in one day.point 239 |
“That first experience was one of the most rewarding moments for me,” Stewart told GoFundMe, which awarded “The Street Vet” with their February GoFundMe Hero honor.point 147 | “When you give back, there is something you get in return that feels much larger.point 216 |
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Since then, Stewart has been travelling all around California, search for animals who could use medical assistance free of charge. He treats all types of animals — dogs, cats and even once a python.
Stewart revealed that he typically treats ear infections, flea infestations and mild arthritis, which can usually be treated with a simple vaccine. “I don’t ever want to have to turn anybody away,” he told GoFundMe. “The look on people’s faces when they get their pets back, especially after a surgery or a life-saving procedure — those are moments I’ll remember forever.”
He started a GoFundMe page in September 2019 to raise money for these high-priced procedures. “All donations will go to the care of these pets and will surely make a difference in the owner’s lives as well,” he wrote on the fundraising page.
He added: “Anyone has the power to help. You can volunteer at a rescue shelter. You can donate money or time. As that generosity spreads, it helps fuel the positive energy in the world.”
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