I ASKED.
They answered.
The following is a list of interview questions I asked members of the Fort Collins homeless population. Their responses are published in the blog posts on this website and will be included in the 2019 "Home Is Where The Heart Is" calendar featuring Murphy Center guests and their canine companions.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN FORT COLLINS?
Follow-Up Qs:Â What brought you here? Where were you living before? ...
HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR COMPANION ANIMAL?
Follow-Up Qs: What is their name, age, breed? How long have you had him/her? ...
WHAT’S YOUR JOURNEY BEEN LIKE?
Follow-Up Qs: What have been some noteworthy ups and downs? ...
WHAT DOES HAVING A COMPANION ANIMAL MEAN TO YOU?
Follow-Up Qs:Â What is it about your bond that you love the most? In one word, how would you describe your pet? ...
HOW DO YOU CARE FOR YOUR PUP IN TERMS OF FOOD AND MEDICAL NEEDS?
Follow-Up Qs: How did you hear about the Murphy Center and the pet services they offer? Is your pup up to date on shots and vaccinations? Has your pet ever had any health issues? ...
HOW DOES HAVING A COMPANION ANIMAL AFFECT NAVIGATING YOUR NEXT STEPS?
Follow-Up Qs:Â Is it harder being homeless and having a pet? Or easier? In what ways? Where do you sleep with your pet? ...
HOW ARE YOU FEELING ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Follow-Up Qs: What would make moving forward easier? Do you know about other resources available to you at the Murphy Center? ...