The Street Vet charts the humanitarian exploits of Kwane Stewart, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. So, theyre not going to be split from their pet. I think when youre younger, youre immature and you have these ideations, but the bottom line is we all have a story and whether its yours Kwane or mine or anybody listening, you know, were privy to that story. You know, youre starting a family or youre finding your place if its not the right time, but 15, 20 years of my career, I knew its just how I was raised. I never really told anybody about it. Thank you. DR. MIKE MORENO: Oh, he must have lit up. That started this now eight-year journey as Im now known, the Street Vet. Found Animals also invites you to learn more about our partners in creating homeless shelters for people and pets The Giving Spirit and A Bridge Home. I hope people continue to support you. I obviously spent time and treated every single breed you can think of it, especially being in a shelter. Ive had a lady pull up before a Mercedes come in complaining of an ear infection of her dog, that by the way had it for four or five months, a chronic ear infection she should have addressed a long time ago. You talk about a scary, intimidating dog. While some of the individuals he approaches can be a little hesitant to accept help at first, Dr. Kwane says they are usually relieved and thankful by the end of their pets examination. If youre not a veterinarian? About Patrick Dr. Kwane Stewart, Chief Veterinary Officer and National Director of Humane Hollywood, stopped by Good Day LA on Thursday to discuss the "No Animals Were Harmed" program, among several other things! He was about to go out. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 01 Jan 2023 16:35:26 When they own a pet, it engenders this generosity. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah, Ive cried. Good Life Family also celebrates parents who are making . I walk by, I caught it. DR. MIKE MORENO: Right. The butcher shop invokes the words to . Okay so my understanding is that your brother and you collectively developed this show, The Street Vet. He has always been an animal lover and devoted most of his formative years to rescuing stray animals. My guest today, I mean, I cant say enough about this guy, Ive already told him hes my hero on the down low because he is, but this guy has done it all. I'm fortunate for 25 years of laughter, licks & love. What was supposed to be an exercise in teaching his young son the importance of giving back, became the start of a decade-long mission to provide free healthcare to the pets of homeless individuals on the streets of . I knew I wanted to keep doing it.. CNN reports: So one day in 2011, "on a whim," Stewart set up a table at a soup kitchen with his son and girlfriend. I was in a shelter that was 60% pit bulls. They did a podcast. The series follows. Dr. Kwane hopes he can continue spreading empathy and awareness around this issue through his work on the street and with the Los Angeles-based animal hospital he has partnered with. You know, you said this earlier, and I was thinking about it. I can do a lot with a little bit of money for the more expensive procedures, the surgerys, the dental extractions, mass removals, that started building. Meet the veterinarian who gives free medical care to pets of the homeless. You cried, you laughed for the whole two hours and when we were walking out, I was holding her hand and I looked up at her and I said, When I grow up, I want to be an animal doctor. Follow @thestreetvet on instagram to see all of Dr. Kwane's amazing work. The 49-year-old drives around the. Ive been told many times, My dog is my reason for getting up in the morning. Their pets give them hope. Charles III, Duke of Lorraine. It was fine, because Ill tell you this, I believe that we have an obligation, my responsibility as professionals to give back. He also just opened up his own veterinary practice in Modesto, California. This eventually led him to decide to become a veterinarian, and he has since saved countless animals. She didnt. I go and help homeless people. There are multiple examples I could get similar to that. When he isnt on the street walking around and looking for animals he can treat, Stewart works for Netflix as a movie set animal expert to ensure the safety of animals on movie and commercial sets. I mean, lay it on us. They are such smart dogs. I mean, we look in the medical world, we look at serotonin, we look at antidepressants. Yeah. They said, I dont know if hes going to make it. Modesto got hit especially hard, it was ground zero for California as far as job loss and home loss, and people were just dumping their pets in shelters, Stewart told CNN. Ask your vet if they might consider sponsoring a homeless persons pet for pro bono care. Because I will tell you right now, people are chomping at the bit trying to figure out how do we get to you? You dont know what happened. Their pets are often the sole form of emotional support. The bond is on a much higher plane than with the average pet owner, which I was blown away by. DR. KWANE STEWART: Its a whole other thing, but Im learning, you know, Im learning my way around on set and Im talking over years just learning how to hold the whole town works, but I was on set one time with the producer, and he asked me what do you do exactly? I did it exactly five years to the day because thats when my pension was vested. Coming from another professional, it always feels good. Remarkably well, sacrificing what little resources they have to keep their pets well. Please welcome Dr. Kwane Stewart. Carrying a bag stocked with both medical supplies and treats, Dr. Kwane spent his time walking through underpasses and alleyways looking for pets and people in need. Let me ask you this. Next thing you know, hes got another dog. Yeah, its neat. This guy has worked with the likes of Disney Company, United Airlines, you name it. I was a little nervous. docs on average lasts about ten years because its a burnout type of profession in terms of medicine. These homeless people take care of their pets even better than we do, he added. Some of the common illnesses the 20-year veterinarian treats include allergies, skin and ear infections, flea infestations, bad teeth, and even arthritis. You always hope for the best. Up until then, I'd been practicing high-end medicine for clients who could pay for everything," Stewart told CNN. The problem is a lot of pet owners not a lot, but, you know, owning a pet is still different than owning a child. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah. He estimates that he has helped around 400 animals since he became "The Street Vet.". You wont want to miss Kwanes incredible story about how he escaped being attacked by a pit bull by using this Jedi mind trick! DR. KWANE STEWART: You know, my brother and I got to thinking we have this money to spend now and my social media following climbed a little bit and people knew of me, they were reaching out, you know, direct messaging me and Facebooking and hey, I know someone who lives under a bridge. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. So, I immediately jumped the fence to run to the German Shepherd to lift him up and do that and as Im lifting him up and I get enough under me to keep him back into his kennel, his buddy comes around the corner around the house, it is one of the largest pit bulls Ive ever seen. I shared one story. They touch our lives. No. Ive been contacted by a number of production companies and studios about doing a feature about my life. You can donate money or time. DR. MIKE MORENO: God, Im thinking like Black Beauty or something like that. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Providing Pet Care for Homeless Pets. It is difficult to go that route. @thestreetvet | Musk Viewer 2. I came home and he was at ten. In the month kitten season when female cats are queening, typically from March to June-ish, so theyre just litters and litters of kittens being produced out in the streets and alleys, so they come to the shelter and people dont want them. DR. MIKE MORENO: Do you remember the first animal that they brought to your table? ANNA: He is only thing that keeps us sane. Why dont you just start a Go Fund Me? Was critical care, was it preventive medicine? So far, Dr. Stewart has treated about 400 animals as The Street Vet. To the extent they can. Think about how much more time they get together, quality time than we do. Donate if you can. It could be something like job loss which leads to bad credit, so they cant get an apartment, and these moments snowball quickly.. So, the whole debate between veterinary school and medical school, people always say that its much harder to get into vet school and that schools much tougher than medical. All rights reserved. However, he often runs into animals with severe issues such as tooth decay or illnesses that need treatment at a veterinary hospital. Theyre like, are you kidding? Now Ive got to know. They had never actually had a veterinarian run the program and I threw my name in the hat, apparently with over one hundred and fifty veterinarians across the country that qualified and somehow I got the job. DR. KWANE STEWART: Now the Go Fund Me, I think in that short time it skyrocketed to over a hundred thousand dollars. So how does it go to Project Street Vet? 3:51 PM EST, Tue February 25, 2020, Doctor treats homeless people's pets for no charge. Bettering the lives of animals through education & awareness is truly my calling. DR. MIKE MORENO: All right, hello and welcome to Wellness Inc, Im Dr. Mike Moreno, and we are taking a deep dive into the big business of wellness. That was the moment for me career-wise that was enlightening. That's her Bubba! I mean, I get it, you have a couple of vet friends that do some pro bono work and some help here and there and kick down some vaccines or whatever it is. There are many other ways you can help to keep homeless pet owners and their pets together. We have a new show in development where Im going to start getting care not just to homeless people, but to people who are just people who may have homes that are short on resources or just economically challenged right now during these times more than ever. I walked back to the backyard and I thought, Okay, now I need to get myself to the fence. They said, you got to take him to this vet somewhere in South Bay or Chula Vista. I never dreamed of this. I know you pay with $25 for a vaccine. So, hes like Cesar Millan. We are celebrating our first Better Neighbor Hero Dr. Kwane Stewart, an individual who is actively making a difference for our underserved and homeless communities. Theres been a few pinch me moments since all this time. I was fortunate that he could take some time from his hectic schedule to talk to me about what he is doing for the homeless and their companions. After a long day, I feel my stress leave my body and all the benefit that were now realizing scientifically. DR. MIKE MORENO: I mean, it goes back when you look at how animals are so near and dear to us. If we can, in a way that we can. You and I are almost the same age because Im 51. The weather does get chilly at night in LA and I just couldn't resist. Teach it aggression, mis treat it, then thats the kind of dog youre going to have. Youre finding your place, what youre good at, what you like. LinkedIn. I could end up where you are.. Like whats your passion? Theyre not going to see me sweat. One of Whitney's dream guests veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street Vet is here to answer every question you've ever had about your pet. But his goal isnt to take away their pets its to treat them, for no cost at all. It costs me like 90 cents. Most recently, he completed a six-year stint as the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Humane and as Director of their legacy program, No Animals Were Harmed, protecting over 100,000 animals annually on film and TV sets around the world. I had told a few people that I was going to be talking with you and I told them about what you do. However, there are some instances where surgery. While solving the issue of homelessness will take many years, for now California has its street vet to make sure these humans and their pets will always have a home in each other. I have two handles on Instagram. DR. KWANE STEWART - Street Vet. Dr. Kwane Stewart was already an experienced veterinarian when he decided to help the less fortunate in his community. DR. MIKE MORENO: Well, thats going to wrap it up. The bond is on a much higher plane than with the average pet owner, which I was blown away by. Im going to give you a little bit of a rundown on this gentleman. CALIFORNIA (KABC) -- For the last nine years, Dr. Kwane Stewart has spent his free time as a veterinarian treating pets on California's streets for free. They hit the garage door, open the door, they jump up. SAN DIEGO - Veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart also known as the "The Street Vet" has taken the lead in helping a homeless veteran. If theyre not adopted, they get euthanized. I wanted to be near water. In fact, Ive seen far more sacrifice from homeless individuals then Ive seen from employed, middle-class people. Leaving the baseball game, I was walking down an alley and I saw in someones backyard a dog that was strung up by a chain. Your donation will enable him to provide expensive surgical procedures for dogs that need them as well as resources for homeless pet owners. I met a homeless dog owner whose name was Mike. Right. Dogs and cats, horses, everything growing up. We celebrate his unwavering dedication to serving the homeless community in Los Angeles and hope his story and the stories of those he serves will continue to bring empathy to the issue of homelessness. Kendrick Brinson Dr. Kwane Stewart is known as the "Street Vet." He makes rounds in Los Angeles' Skid Row and provides free care to homeless people's beloved pets. But suddenly I was thrown into this economic war and people couldnt even afford to help their pets.. For the last nine years, Dr. Kwane Stewart has spent his free time as a veterinarian treating pets on California's streets for free. "I've always had the affinity for animals. Gloria. My own family and friends cant watch my own show. Up until then, Id been practicing high-end medicine for clients who could pay for everything. We were going to be doctors and had this dream of moving the same city and doing all this. So, he was tethered by a chain inside of his chain link kennel. I started explaining and he said no, no. She served as Regent of Tuscany jointly with her daughter-in-law during the minority of her grandson from 1621 to 1628. You really put on a professional face. It was right during the transition from the shelter to this new job that I decided after all the things Id learned, the shelter, I was going to go out in the streets, and this is that moment that happened I decided, I was going to go out in the streets and find people that had pets and help them then and there. Youre handling a lot of animals that come from maybe troubled homes or you dont know what sort. I was guilty of some of the judgments about homeless people before doing this work, he says. When he is not on the streets treating animals, he documents his stories through a Netflix TV series "Dr. Kwane: The Street Vet," which airs internationally in over 30 countries. But that was it for me. Some of the people who lost their homes took their furbabies to shelters instead of abandoning them in the streets. Ive almost amazed owners when I pick up on things, you know that their like yeah, youre right, Ive been seeing that forever and in five minutes you notice that. which of the following defines motivation. They have the cinderblock heads so powerful. Tell us where to find you. Dr. Kwane Stewart As Fear Free's Chief Veterinary Professional Relations Officer, Dr. Kwane Stewart brings more than 25 years of experience as a veterinarian including shelter work, nonprofit, emergency, and even protecting animals on film sets as Netflix's veterinarian. Show me where daddy is. Youve been doing this like seven, eight years, man. So, its just fascinating. The answer and this is an absolute to me now, the answer is yes. I just walked down the line. It was a German shepherd in the kennel. She said after that I took a big interest in science and animals and reading, and my grades improved. As that generosity spreads, it helps fuel the positive energy in the world.. I know all of us and everybody listening has thought to themselves, when you see a homeless person or someone whos struggling, you know, you have a tendency to want to go to a negative place, but so many times over the years, I thought to myself, whats that persons story? You can also go to my Instagram @Drkwane or @Thestreetvet. My hometown. Stewart told Today that he typically treats ear infections, flea infestations and mild arthritis, which can often be treated with a simple vaccine. This career veterinarian, street vet and Hollywood movie set consultant shares why he moonlights serving the homeless and their pets, what he has learned through outreach on the streets, how pets can be a lifeline, finding his way and living a life of purpose. Many of the people whose animals Stewart treats told him their pets are better than any form of therapy. They serve as constant protectors, companions, and many times their only source of true love. For him, that was enough. I was a traditional associate for a lot of years. I kept my I kept my calm long enough to say theres option three. Its wrong of me to try and write their own story. It seems like would be fairly easy, but when youre managing herd health for hundreds of animals, thousands of animals in the community, theres a lot to the medicine. In the first four or five months, maybe raise four thousand and then I guess I hit the Go Fund Mes radar because they called me up and said, were considering you for the Go Fund Me Hero of the month. You are here: Home 1 / Clearway in the Community 2 / Uncategorised 3 / dr kwane stewart married. You would be amazed at how these negative moments can snowball. Listen, youre doing Gods work. DR. KWANE STEWART: Okay, Ill give you the quick and dirty. So, yeah to dispel that rumor, myth that they dont do what they can or they you know, they dont care. I dont know what to do right now and start sweating. My girlfriend always laughs because when my cats arent feeling good like I suddenly am not feeling good. The only person he listened to was my neighbor, the owner. Theres nothing that will replace that. Want to join me in making a difference in the lives of pets and people? Right. In fact, my brother and family, most people didnt even know I was doing this. Kwane Stewart Self Genesis Rendon Self Creators Ian Stewart Kwane Stewart All cast & crew Production, box office & more at IMDbPro Storyline Edit non fiction Add full plot Add synopsis Genre Reality-TV Parents guide Add content advisory Details Release date August 17, 2019 (Canada) Country of origin United States Official site Network Site Language So, my brother and I got to thinking we should just start our own nonprofit. You know my ex-wife and I, on Sunday nights, we lived in Little Italy, in downtown San Diego, and theres a fair amount of homeless people in this area, and on Sunday nights, we would usually make a big meal of which we would eat about 10% of, and then we would take all the leftovers, we package them up and we would take dog food and we would walk through Little Italy for like an hour in the evening, before it got dark out on Sundays, and we would hand out food. If you can cure her, Id be fine to keep the cancer.. We dont always know what theyre getting into. It could be a military war vet whos on a fixed income or a single mom. I had my own prejudgments, like a lot of people, about homeless people before I started doing this work, Stewart said. My mom was an animal lover too. You know that person was a five-year-old kid at some point, right? He has this new show, Street Vet, that were going to get into that later. You know when youre getting too close to a dog, your [UNINTELLIGIBLE] their hind end or lifting their tail. Dr. Kwane now runs a GoFundMe page that aims to raise donations to cover all the animal care and pricey surgeries his four-legged patients need. Youre kidding me. You know, vaccines are pennies on the dollar. Meet Dr. Kwane Stewart. "The Street Vet" - California, USA - Animal news isn't limited to animal cruelty. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah, its a little hazy because it was so new and weird to me. The Street Vet. Hes an ER doctor in Portland. I mean, after what I had been through and felt like I was in some kind of animal war or battle I needed that. Theyll choose to stay outside or continue sleeping in the alley or under their tarp if the shelter wont take them and their pets. They are there when our familys not there, when our friends are not their animals, that that term, unconditional love says it all. It started by dot-commers about ten years ago. So, talk to us. Look, you can relate to this. They were looking for a veterinarian. Before I knew it, I had a cool little line, right. Amazing stuff. For animals who need vaccinations, medicine, or food, Stewart pays for the costs out of pocket. No one would, so be sensitive to that. No matter where he is or where hes heading, Stewart always drives prepared with his medical bag and animal treats to make a stop whenever he spots a homeless person with an animal. Their ears go down. 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