An annual effort to help the pets of homeless individuals kicked off Friday morning. The Helen Woodward Animal Center handed out dog sweaters and blankets outside Father Joe's Neil Good Day Center in downtown San Diego. "Many of these pets have been with their owners since before they were homeless, it's a very strong bond," said Jessica Gercke, the PR Director of Helen Woodward. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/homeless-individuals-receive-blankets-and-sweaters-for-their-pets/509-d7934450-f5dc-43d0-8088-c1f0b5f0819f