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Straw For DogsOctober 14, 2024 4:31pm
I know we often post to thank the airlines, the barges, and the other businesses that help us by donating thousands of dollars in freight to Straw For Dogs. We are so grateful to anyone who donates any amount to us. Every dollar counts.

But we recently received a very special letter with a check for $30.00 from a 6th grader and the letter nearly made me cry (okay I cried).

I wanted to share it so you can all "nearly" cry too. I removed the name of the school and the last name was not on the letter only the envelope....so I think it's safe.

We are so grateful to you Riley. Thank you for thinking of us and helping us help more dogs in Alaska. You are a very special person and you are already making a difference in the world.

Thank you so very much!
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Straw For DogsOctober 11, 2024 9:24am
Meet handsome boy Khaos! Khaos is one of the lucky dogs who lives outside AND INSIDE!

His family loves him so much THEY paid to have his house shipped out to them. Straw For Dogs donated the house and straw and the family paid the freight. This is a pretty rare occurrence for us, most people do not (or cannot) help with shipping charges at all.

We are so grateful to Khaos' family for helping us get a house out to him AND for letting him live inside some of the time and be a part of the family. We wish ALL DOGS had this opportunity!
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Straw For DogsOctober 10, 2024 1:09pm
Some more before and after photos from our Straw For Dogs RIVER PROJECT with Ruby Marine. Sponsored by Lotto Alaska and David Lambert.

Thank you to Ruby, Lotto, and Dave for making the 2024 River Project such a HUGE success!

These 4 sweet dogs had houses but they were in pretty bad shape. Thanks to Ruby Marine and Lotto Alaska and David Lambert they received 4 new insulated houses and 4 bales of straw!

They now have a little apartment complex.

Play Lotto Alaska and support non-profits like Straw For Dogs!
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Straw For DogsOctober 9, 2024 12:52pm
Thank you to Northern Air Cargo and Ryan Air, INC. for sending Scar this insulated Straw For Dogs house for us!

Scar had a house but it was getting old and wasn't very solid anymore. Plus Scar lives way out in Northwest Alaska and needed something warmer!

Please thank Northern Air Cargo and Ryan Air, INC. for their generosity and please donate to us at www.strawfordogs.org to help us continue to help dogs who live outside in our very harsh climate.
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Straw For DogsOctober 8, 2024 7:16pm
Please stand up for animals in your communities and villages. If you see abuse and neglect do something. Don’t just hope that someone will do something. Be that someone and do something!
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Straw For DogsOctober 4, 2024 9:16am
This is sweet little SNOOPY with his new PERSONALIZED Straw For Dogs dog house!

His owner took the time to paint his name and a paw print on his new house. Thank you to Snoopy's wonderful owner who missed the opportunity to get his house sent out free of charge on Ruby Marine so HE PAID to send it out by plane.

It is very expensive to ship these big heavy houses out by air! Snoopy is very loved.

Please donate to www.strawfordogs.org is you want to help us continue to supply houses and straw to dogs living mostly outside in Alaska.

Thank you! 🐾🐾🐾

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how you can help

We encourage concerned citizens to work with caretakers in order to improve the life of a dog outdoors. Talk to your neighbors, offer support (not judgement) and do what you can, where you are. 

Together we can make a difference!

Straw For Dogs is a 501(c)3 organization that depends on individual donations to support our mission of providing supplies and resources for pets outdoors.

Your donation is tax deductible, meaningful and accounted for.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

how we help

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Straw For Dog assists caretakers and concerned citizens with pets outdoors in Alaska.

Do you know a dog who needs a warm, sturdy shelter? Does your own pet spend time outdoors?

We offer free supplies such as doghouses, straw, food, toys, and treats as well as resources including spay/neuter services and training advice to Alaskan residents.

Please fill out our easy, online application form found on our Application for Assistance page.

success stories

HOW WE HELP

As of July 2024, Straw For Dogs has distributed 564 doghouses and 789 bales of straw.

Together, we can make a difference!

DOG HOUSES

BALES OF STRAW

Kenai

Kenai was adopted from the Mat Su Animal Shelter. As he had previously been kept outdoors, his caretaker contacted us right away for help setting up a cable run and requested a doghouse to help make him comfortable while transitioning him to time in the home.  Kenai...

Niho

Niho's family contacted us for a doghouse, citing a disability in the family. Our volunteer visited and built an insulated house for her along with providing toys, straw and treats. What a cutie!

Buddy

Buddy was found by a Good Samaritan with a badly broken leg. We offered extensive veterinary care and support to this sweet boy and his rescue angel. He has healed up well and is a happy, healthy boy, living with his personal rescue angel and another dog.

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse came to us from Anchorage Animal Care and Control. He was brought there as a young puppy with a broken leg.  Pit bull type dogs like him have limited options for rescue, so we were happy to be able to help, thanks to his long term foster...

Dozer

Dozer is a lovable lug who was in need of a safe place outdoors. Luckily, his family was open to receiving assistance and in addition to care packages with toys, treats, bowls and a new collar, volunteers were also able to build him a kennel and a warm, insulated...

Butterball and Charlie

Butterball and Charlie enjoy spending time outdoors exploring but were without a shelter. Straw For Dogs worked with their family to provide a shelter with a porch so that these sweet boys have options. We provide care takers with information about using straw instead...