Family & Animal Relief · U.S. & Thailand

Real families. Real animals.
Real help, one visit at a time.

We find families with needs — and animals in need — and show up with direct, practical help. Every visit is documented, and every dollar is accounted for.

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LOAVES & LEASHES

visit record

Families helped1

Animals in care2

Locations reachedCA · Thailand

StatusJust getting started

est. 2026 · 501(c)(3) status pending

Who we help

Two commitments. One mission.

We keep our focus narrow on purpose — so every visit gets our full attention.

Families

Families with needs

Groceries, essentials, companionship, and hands-on help — delivered directly, no application, no waiting room.

Animals

Animals in need

Care and veterinary support for animals who are injured, ill, abused, or simply in need — alongside the families we visit, and beyond.

Our approach

Direct help.
No conditions.
Always with dignity.

We show up directly — no applications, no waiting lists

When we find a family or an animal in need, we act. No red tape, no bureaucracy standing between the need and the help.
Any family with needs. Any animal in need.

Injury, illness, abuse, or simply going without — we don't require a specific circumstance to help. If the need is real, that's enough.
Every dollar is tracked, not just promised

As we grow, our financials and annual filings will be posted here — not just claimed in a mission statement.

The ledger

What we've done lately

A running record of help provided — updated after every visit.

August 2026 · Amador County, CA

Twin lambs, hand-raised after a difficult birth

Twin lambs were born to a ewe who experienced complications after birth and wasn't able to nurse. We stepped in as their bottle-feeding caretakers — providing food, shelter, and round-the-clock care. Ongoing care continues for about 8 weeks, after which we'll find them permanent homes.

Home in Thailand where a family received help

July 2026 · Thailand

Medical care and meals for a family in need

A grandmother caring for three grandchildren fell seriously ill and couldn't afford a medical visit. We covered the cost of her care and provided meals for the children while she recovered. Conditions for some of the families we meet are minimal — this is exactly why we show up.

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Based in

United States

Rooted in Amador County, California, with visits extending wherever the need is — starting close to home.

Extending to

Thailand

As we travel, we're building relationships with families and animals in need internationally, starting in Thailand.

Our team

Who's behind this

Joseph Souza

President

Rattana Souza

Secretary

Carole Skaggs

Treasurer

Real families. Real animals.Real help, one visit at a time.