NewLeash is a hotel-style transitional housing program where people experiencing homelessness stay with their pets, access comprehensive services under one roof, and earn their way forward.
"I'd rather sleep outside than give up my dog."
This is what nearly every homeless pet owner says when faced with the choice. Traditional shelters force an impossible decision: safety or companionship. And most choose the street. Meanwhile, the services people need, medical, dental, legal, employment, addiction treatment, are scattered across a dozen organizations, each with their own intake forms and waiting lists. The system asks the most vulnerable people to navigate the most complex bureaucracy.
Everything a person needs to rebuild their life, in one place.
Private suites in a hotel setting. Not cots. Not bunks. A real room with a real door, where your pet sleeps beside you. Because dignity is not a reward for recovery. It's a prerequisite.
Conference rooms converted into resource centers. Medical care, dental, therapy, legal aid, employment coaching, addiction treatment, food assistance, transportation. For pets: vet visits, grooming, nutrition. All judgment-free. All in-house.
Every resident starts with an initial stay. Got a job? Attended therapy? Completed a training program? Each milestone earns more time. Progress is rewarded, not just expected.
No referrals. No waiting lists. No "come back Monday." Everything, right here.
Judgment-free primary care, dental treatment, and prescriptions. No insurance required.
Therapy, counseling, substance abuse treatment, and peer support groups.
Job placement, resume help, career training, digital literacy, and interview prep.
ID recovery, driver's license assistance, legal aid, and benefits enrollment.
Vaccinations, wellness checks, flea treatment, grooming, and pet food.
Clothing, food assistance, transportation vouchers, and hygiene supplies.
NewLeash flips the script on transitional housing. Instead of a ticking clock counting down to eviction, every positive step a resident takes earns them more time in their suite. The more you engage, the more stable your housing becomes.
Check in with your pet. Get your suite. Start with a baseline stay.
Use the resources. See a doctor. Talk to a therapist. Start a job program.
Every milestone extends your stay. Got a job? More time. Finished training? More time.
No one heals alone. No one should have to heal without the one being that loves them unconditionally. NewLeash exists because the system shouldn't force people to choose between getting help and keeping their family together.