Stories: Homeless pets and families: stories-Ducey-homeless-shelter-pets-01

Krystallynn Delp, 7, cares for Curious George, an eight week old kitten with her grandfather, Bob Delp and his dog Momma at Mary’s Place Guest Rooms in South Lake Union in Seattle, Wash. on June 23, 2016. Mary's Place Guest Rooms provide transitional housing for families including those with pets. The family had previously been sleeping in their van and say they wouldn't have gone to a shelter if they weren't allowed to bring their pets. (photo © Karen Ducey Photography) Story published on Crosscut.com and AnimalsNorthwest.com

Krystallynn Delp, 7, cares for Curious George, an eight week old kitten with her grandfather, Bob Delp and his dog Momma at Mary’s Place Guest Rooms in South Lake Union in Seattle, Wash. on June 23, 2016. Mary's Place Guest Rooms provide transitional housing for families including those with pets. The family had previously been sleeping in their van and say they wouldn't have gone to a shelter if they weren't allowed to bring their pets. (photo © Karen Ducey Photography) Story published on Crosscut.com and AnimalsNorthwest.com