Dr. Kwane Stewart, a.k.a. The Street Vet, has been supporting California's homeless population and their pets for almost a decade.
OAKLAND -- An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
A quick check of the dog reveals a moderate ear infection that could have made Bear so sick in a matter of weeks he might have required sedation. Instead, right there, Dr. Stewart applies a triple treatment drop of antibiotic, anti-fungal and steroids that should start the healing process. After treating Bear, Stewart hands Evans, a Louisiana transplant, a list of the medicine he provided along with contact information in case the dog needs further treatment. Stewart always promises to cover all expenses.California is home to nearly a third of the nation's homeless population, according to federal data. About two-thirds of California's homeless population is unsheltered, meaning they live outside, often packed into encampments in major cities and along roadways.
There's plenty of heartbreak in Stewart's work, too. He once performed emergency surgery on a pregnant chihuahua and the two puppies didn't make it. But more often than not these pet owners are beyond grateful for Stewart's kindness. He guesses that maybe 1 in 25 times does someone turn down his help.
Approaching Misty Fancher to see if her pit bull, Addie – purchased at a nearby gas station for $200 — might need shots, Stewart offers,"Can she have treats so we can make friends?"Addie is Fancher's first pet as an adult, and provides the 42-year-old with some comfort that she is safe living in a relatively unstable neighborhood of Oakland.
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