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Getting our first 2026 RIVER PROJECT pictures back!
This little girl is Bella, she lives in a rural community along the rivers that Ruby Marine services. She received her Straw For Dogs insulated dog house and straw on Saturday and her family already sent us her pictures!
Her people said she jumped right in and played while they were getting it set up. (yes, the chain looks short, we have reached out to the family to see if she has a longer one or if we could send her something....it may just be short temporarily while they were trying to get her pictures...but not to worry, if she needs a longer tie out we will send one.)
Thank you to Lotto Alaska and Ruby Marine for making it possible for us send out over 225 insulated dog houses and straw to dogs living outside along the rivers (in 2024 and 2025).
We have already sent 20 out this year and are planning to build 40 in Nenana on 6/27. It looks like we will be sending at least 100 more houses out this year! All thanks to the funding from Lotto Alaska and the donated shipping from Ruby Marine!
If you have a dog who lives outside along the rivers that Ruby Marine services and they need an insulated dog house please apply at www.strawfordogs.org
This little girl is Bella, she lives in a rural community along the rivers that Ruby Marine services. She received her Straw For Dogs insulated dog house and straw on Saturday and her family already sent us her pictures!
Her people said she jumped right in and played while they were getting it set up. (yes, the chain looks short, we have reached out to the family to see if she has a longer one or if we could send her something....it may just be short temporarily while they were trying to get her pictures...but not to worry, if she needs a longer tie out we will send one.)
Thank you to Lotto Alaska and Ruby Marine for making it possible for us send out over 225 insulated dog houses and straw to dogs living outside along the rivers (in 2024 and 2025).
We have already sent 20 out this year and are planning to build 40 in Nenana on 6/27. It looks like we will be sending at least 100 more houses out this year! All thanks to the funding from Lotto Alaska and the donated shipping from Ruby Marine!
If you have a dog who lives outside along the rivers that Ruby Marine services and they need an insulated dog house please apply at www.strawfordogs.org
Chauntelle Shelton of Alakanuk please call Kim at 907-310-7294 ASAP
Here are some more of our VCA CHARITIES Sponsored dog houses!
VCA gave Straw For Dogs a generous grant after Typhoon Halong hit the west coast last October.
Here are some of the dogs with their new insulated dog houses and straw received because of VCA and this grant. Many of these dogs had damaged/inadequate shelter or NO shelter at all.
Thank you to VCA CHARITIES , Lynden Air Cargo, Ryan Air, INC. Grant Aviation, and BERING AIR for shipping these big heavy house bundles out for us!
If you know a dog who lives outside and needs an insulated house and straw or if you would like to donate to help us help more dogs please go to www.strawfordog.org
VCA gave Straw For Dogs a generous grant after Typhoon Halong hit the west coast last October.
Here are some of the dogs with their new insulated dog houses and straw received because of VCA and this grant. Many of these dogs had damaged/inadequate shelter or NO shelter at all.
Thank you to VCA CHARITIES , Lynden Air Cargo, Ryan Air, INC. Grant Aviation, and BERING AIR for shipping these big heavy house bundles out for us!
If you know a dog who lives outside and needs an insulated house and straw or if you would like to donate to help us help more dogs please go to www.strawfordog.org
PUPPY HIDING FROM MOOSE IN DOG HOUSE!
We received this video in April but I FORGOT to post it....and happened to come across it today....(Getting old really sucks!)
We sent 3 insulated dog houses and straw out to a family in Western Alaska. Shortly after they received the second house they sent us this video of a moose roaming through their yard. You can see one of the dogs, a sweet boy named Cujo, is hiding inside the house on the left....Poor guy must have been so scared, but he was very brave and did just the right thing and stayed tucked inside and by some miracle did not bark.
It really seems like that moose looks right at him but THANK GOODNESS that courageous puppy stayed calm and the moose moved on....(Cujo's family was also yelling from the doorway of their house to try to shoo the moose away).
Sharing this video to show that dogs living outside in Alaska face SO MANY challenges including close encounters with wildlife and having a dog house can provide SOME safety and protection for them as well as warm-ish shelter.
Who knows how this would have turned out if that poor puppy had nowhere to hide....it scares me every time I watch it....I am so proud of sweet little Cujo for being so brave and so smart!
We received this video in April but I FORGOT to post it....and happened to come across it today....(Getting old really sucks!)
We sent 3 insulated dog houses and straw out to a family in Western Alaska. Shortly after they received the second house they sent us this video of a moose roaming through their yard. You can see one of the dogs, a sweet boy named Cujo, is hiding inside the house on the left....Poor guy must have been so scared, but he was very brave and did just the right thing and stayed tucked inside and by some miracle did not bark.
It really seems like that moose looks right at him but THANK GOODNESS that courageous puppy stayed calm and the moose moved on....(Cujo's family was also yelling from the doorway of their house to try to shoo the moose away).
Sharing this video to show that dogs living outside in Alaska face SO MANY challenges including close encounters with wildlife and having a dog house can provide SOME safety and protection for them as well as warm-ish shelter.
Who knows how this would have turned out if that poor puppy had nowhere to hide....it scares me every time I watch it....I am so proud of sweet little Cujo for being so brave and so smart!
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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.
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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.
