Meet Misfit, the amazing traveling kitten.

Just 4 months old, she already has visited California, Michigan and Las Vegas, her only home the protective arms of Melyssa Wcislo.

"I can't leave her at home. I don't have one of those," Wcislo, 27, said Wednesday morning while cradling the tortoiseshell cat in front of a mobile animal clinic outside Cashman Center.

The two had spent the night on nearby downtown Las Vegas streets, then lined up early for free vaccinations for Misfit. Like scores of other pets hanging out with their people at Project Homeless Connect, she wouldn't have gotten the shots otherwise.

The annual event brings together for one day dozens of city, county and social service agencies that help the homeless. Thousands attend in search of jobs, housing, free food and clothing, haircuts, dental screenings, legal help and other services.

Since 2006, their pets also have gotten free health services including vaccinations and medications.

"There's such a need for it," said Colleen Duffy, a recreation specialist for Clark County Parks and Recreation who helps organize the pet area.

Regular vet services are often out of the question, financially speaking, for those who come to the event.

"They have to feed themselves and their families," she said.

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