Really a cool thing. DR. MIKE MORENO: Well, I know we all, and I said this before, it is every time I meet someone whos a veterinarian, unfortunately with one of my felines as of late, Ive known a lot of veterinarians. 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 Surprisingly, just about every homeless person has a cell phone. I think theres something to be said about when the animal doesnt feel good that you sort of adopt the same symptoms. DR. KWANE STEWART: He had the Jedi mind trick look in his face. So, my brother and I got to thinking we should just start our own nonprofit. Ive had my little fifteen minutes. Along with beautiful stories and blossoming friendships, Stewart says the job also comes with a lot of happy tears, hugs, and constant life lessons. 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? They were from Maldova and he had this German shepherd that only spoke Russian. I mean, tell us a little bit more about how did this happen? I walked to him like I knew him. I didnt know that. How do you go through this process with animals? I had a loving family and friends and you just you know that that kid started out with an innocent, like sort of story. I walked back to the backyard and I thought, Okay, now I need to get myself to the fence. DR. MIKE MORENO: Listen, Im fired up to talk to you for so many reasons. For . Up until then, I'd been practicing high-end medicine for clients who could pay for everything," Stewart told CNN. They will stay out of shelters that allow them in, but dont take their pets. STEWART: You're doing a good job. We get mornings and evenings and then we go to bed there with them all the time. DR. KWANE STEWART: Its by accident like most things. The bond I see between the pet and person in these situations is on a different plain. So, the relationship I see and the stories I could tell you about some of these people, its amazing. So, he took it under his wing. I hope people continue to support you. When one of them got deathly ill and almost died, it was absolutely traumatizing to me. He said, you know, Dr. Stewart, Ive had drug abuse issues, Ive had alcohol issues. Meet 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. This podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional service. Now, the obvious question, what is this movie? I mean, animals to me and I think those are you listening, will agree that they are family. Dr. Stewart words cannot describe my gratitude. I knew I wanted to keep doing it.. We decided to start an official nonprofit called Project Street Vet. I met a homeless dog owner whose name was Mike. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah, wouldnt that be neat? You know, 10, 15 deep and vaccines, preventive care, treat fleas, ear infections, allergies, just basic stuff. I did it one more time before I decided to just take it to the street and walk to homeless people instead of waiting for them to walk up to me.". We walk around to the front of the house and knock on the door. I mean, I think, it would be really more challenging. More work to be done! One guy said all I have is this backpack with a few things. Kendrick Brinson But there is a story behind that decision. I was like, yeah, why dont I? Lets talk about how that came about. If they are willing to go beyond their normal clientele and seek out people in desperate need, they can make a remarkable impact. DR. KWANE STEWART: Thank you sir. So one day in 2011, on a whim, Stewart set up a table at a soup kitchen with his son and girlfriend. We are proud to name Dr. Kwane Stewart a Better Neighbor Hero. Gloria. So, people talk about pit bulls and the aggression. Once you get to that route, you know, Im always fascinated when I take my cats to the veterinarian and they assess them, and they handle them with such care. So, its just fascinating. Good Life Family also celebrates parents who are making . Dr. Kwane Stewart has seen this beforea crisis of huge proportion, affecting millions of people financially, resulting in pets being abandoned as people struggle to survive. The Street Vet. Youre handling a lot of animals that come from maybe troubled homes or you dont know what sort. You can donate money or time. Many even shed tears of joy. Dr. Kwane was working as a county veterinarian at the time and recalls the influx of surrendered animals that arrived at his shelter. 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. Estimates say that in America, about 20% of our homeless population own a pet. The 49-year-old animal lover spends his free time driving around California and spotting homeless people with animals. I mean, after what I had been through and felt like I was in some kind of animal war or battle I needed that. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah. I mean, we look in the medical world, we look at serotonin, we look at antidepressants. Their own food. I mean, think about that. In What It Takes to Save a Life, Dr. Kwane shows how our four-legged, feathered, scaled, and swimming family membersthese dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other . So far, he has treated about 400 animals in the nine years he has worked as a street vet. So, you know, 23, 24 years into it, I do, you do, I think, develop this sort of sense to pick up on little, tiny cues probably just been embedded in our subconscious over years and years of practice that it just snaps like this is it. If you raise a dog to fight and train it to fight. You probably wouldnt know it or see it. Was critical care, was it preventive medicine? Your focus, your daily routine revolves around your six-month, or one year old child. So now I have a little bit of a war chest of resources. The Wellness, Inc. with Dr. Mike Moreno podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a replacement or substitution for any professional, medical, financial, legal, or other advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Were seeing the benefits of owning a pet, tangible benefits to our health and wellness that its amazing. What do you do? I have two handles on Instagram. We get by with a little help from our friends. For those of you out there, we talk about spay and neutering your animals, you got to get this done. Im guessing a lot of medical professionals is going to say, you get out and you think, wow, I just went to school forever, and I dont know, Im in the room with this client. By Deborah Barnes. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. He has this new show, Street Vet, that were going to get into that later. I could end up where you are.. Theres been a few pinch me moments since all this time. That first experience was one of the most rewarding moments for me, says Dr. Kwane. Dr. Kwane Stewart has been on numerous TV talk shows lately and can be found all over social media. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kwane-stewart-190681168/, https://www.today.com/pets/street-vet-offers-free-medical-care-pets-homeless-t174465, https://www.abccommercial.com/contentsales/program/street-vet. Tell us a little bit about that. Its the legacy or legendary program known as No Animals Were Harmed. So, if you wait for the very end of the movie and you see the credits roll, if there were animals involved in the movie, youll often see a credit that says, no animals were harmed in the making of this movie. I know the power of the bond. Claude of Valois. It started by dot-commers about ten years ago. We are trying something new. The series follows Dr.Kwane's journey to help the pets and people who need it the most. It is that unconditional love weve talked about. Im trying to think. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah, its a little hazy because it was so new and weird to me. A homeless man named Mike crying while Stewart treats his dog, Goldie. DR.KWANE STEWART: They read you and theyre stoic most of the time. Charlotte's Web was so moved by Dr. Kwane Stewart's mission and animal welfare activism, it decided to support his cause. So, it makes sense, and I can see exactly what youre saying. So again, during the time of the recession, Im burned out. Did you encounter any technical issues? Amazing stuff. 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. So, as he was coming closer to me I said, I dont know where I got the name from, I said, Jasper, Jasper, wheres daddy? So, like, whats the next thing? 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. Its someone whos down and out living on the streets who doesnt have much, they need it more than anybody. Ive been in the business too long. January 22, 2021 / 6:01 AM / CBS Sacramento MODESTO (CBS13) - Dr. Kwane Stewart's love for four-legged friends started way back when he was a child. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah, it was cool and were still very tight today. I just walked down the line. I salute you! Dr. Kwane: The Street Vet (Series Trailer Extended) - YouTube The Street Vet charts the humanitarian exploits of Kwane Stewart, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The series follows. If theyre not adopted, they get euthanized. At first when it all happened, I was like, hey, these are your cats, arent you going to take them? 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. 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. The answer and this is an absolute to me now, the answer is yes. The fact that someone like you just stepped up and created a presence for this I mean, dude, really, really magical. My guest will challenge the listener to learn more about the growing influence of wellness in our lives today. Gayle McKenzie. DR. MIKE MORENO: Yeah. Long story short, I would just give anything for these cats. Veterinarian Kwane Stewart uses a stethoscope to listen to Harley's heart while her owner, Terry Gauci, sits nearby on March 31. Some of the people who lost their homes took their furbabies to shelters instead of abandoning them in the streets. 12 talking about this. Before I knew it, I had a whole line, Stewart said. So back in September, we started the Go Fund Me, set a modest goal of ten thousand dollars. DR. KWANE STEWART: I agree 100%. Yeah I hear a lot of people saying that. Traveling the city streets Dr. Kwane and his assistant Genesis administer basic care and in some cases life saving aid to some of society's most vulnerable. I know you did some work in Modesto. The cancer had spread and he wasnt doing well, but he was very inspiring. Could talk to this guy forever. Yeah I dont usually recall the story very often, but when we said pit bulls and it didnt involve a pit bull, I was walking away from my sons baseball game, I would say at the time he was probably nine. Stewart told Today that he typically treats ear infections, flea infestations and mild arthritis, which can often be treated with a simple vaccine. But when the Great Recession hit the US in 2007, Stewart realized he needed to do a lot more for the animals who had suddenly been tossed to the sidelines of a financial crisis. A graduate from the renowned Colorado State University Veterinary program, Dr. Kwane has been a California practicing vet for 22 years. These beloved companions are a lifeline for those who call Skid Row home. It was sort of a white brownish small breed dog. Theyre big. She said no, Ill just take the antibiotics. The first time Dr. Stewart met "Richard" was back in August. Climbed to the ranks of chief medical officer for Vet Go Hospitals, which I know well because Ive donated to them. You and I are almost the same age because Im 51. Talk about switching gears, there was an ad a colleague from UC Davis told me about this, quote unquote, cool job in Hollywood where you get to be the authority on movie sets and oversee the care of animals on film sets. We dont always know what theyre getting into. As the homeless population grew, so did the number of pets on the street. A lot of them are sick, theyre malnourished, and they just end up getting euthanized, sadly. I mean the reward I get from helping and sitting with them and listening to them and sometimes sharing my own personal stories and tearing up its cathartic for me too. In addition to the dogs. 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. PS Dog Club Saturday Morning Practice. This animal doesnt talk to you. 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. The only person he listened to was my neighbor, the owner. Youve probably already heard of him, but he has been a practicing veterinarian for about 23-24 years, almost the same amount of time as Ive been doing medicine started in San Diego. Thanks, everybody. Check out our suggestions on, in your own community, or read more about the, Found Animals also invites you to learn more about our partners in creating homeless shelters for people and pets , To read more about Dr. Kwane and how he cares for homeless pet owners and their pets, visit his, Leap Venture Studio Accelerator Program Applications Now Open for 2023. After Modesto, California was a tough place to call home during the Great Recessioneven for pets. DR. KWANE STEWART: Okay, Ill give you the quick and dirty. They are such smart dogs. I was county vet of [UNINTELLIGIBLE] county and I had a steep learning curve because Id never done that kind of work. appreciated. Youve been doing this like seven, eight years, man. Animal news isnt limited to animal cruelty. Right. Updated DR. KWANE STEWART: Its about a majestic black horse and a boy. 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. If youre not a veterinarian? He has worked in nearly every part of the profession - honing his clinical and business expertise. They should not be stripped of their pets. In fact, my brother and family, most people didnt even know I was doing this. A Warner Bros. Crazy Girl was blind; she had no vision at all. How To Attain A Tighter You with Steve Zim, Debunking Health Myths with Dr. Seema Yasmin, Heal from Depression with Dr. Deena Manion. Yet he only spoke Russian. I grew up in the dusty desert and I wanted to come to the coast. I say were most likened to a pediatrician, right. Teach it aggression, mis treat it, then thats the kind of dog youre going to have. The two have an emotional conversation about the 6th sense of vets and Kwanes journey from shelter vet to movie set vet to the famous Street Vet. They always make sure their pet is fed. Set what language you speak and where you live. DR. MIKE MORENO: This is the Go Fund Me guys? The 49-year-old drives around the. I know you pay with $25 for a vaccine. 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. There are only a couple, which you went to Colorado, which is very, very well-known and Davis is another really well-known school, but there are not a lot of veterinarian schools. I obviously spent time and treated every single breed you can think of it, especially being in a shelter. Show me where daddy is. DR. KWANE STEWART: Yeah, Ive cried. They said, you got to take him to this vet somewhere in South Bay or Chula Vista. Find Dr. Kwane Stewart on social media. For the past decade, I've been passionately motivated to impact the lives of pets and people experiencing homelessness. No. Above all else, Ive learned that homelessness can be solved if we really want to solve it, Stewart said. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For The Street Vet Writer (2019) Hartz - UltraGuard Pro Topical Self (2019) DR. KWANE STEWART: Good sir. When his work day ends, the San Diego-based veterinarian does not stop caring for animals. Between his street work and partnerships with other organizations, Dr. Kwane has helped roughly 400 animals since 2011, including a fair share of catsand once, even a Burmese python. The 49-year-old drives around the state helping the animals of people experiencing homelessness, providing everything from flea treatments to vaccinations and more. There are also pawsitive stories that need to be shared so the world knows there are good people like 49-year-old Dr. Kwane Stewart (pictured below), also known as "The Street Vet." The Street Vet charts the humanitarian exploits of Kwane Stewart, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After 25 years practicing medicine, Im fascinated with the booming wellness industry. DR. MIKE MORENO: Right on! I call it EE, economic euthanasia. Dr. Stewart pays out of his own pocket for food and medications, however, when he comes across cases that need extensive medical care like surgeries, he uses his GoFundMe to cover the costs. But Mike was still so grateful that we were able to stop the pain. I just I think its magical. For the last nine years, Dr. Kwane Stewart has spent his free time as a veterinarian treating pets on California's streets for free. So, within ten seconds, I scanned the yard and said, can I make it to the fence? 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