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Straw For Dogs
Straw For DogsJuly 25, 2024 10:04am
Sweet pup Kenai has his new house! Thank you very much to Desert Air Transport for flying Kenai's house out to him.

Kenai didn't have a house at all so his owners reached out to get him one. It's as easy as that. They also sent us a before and after picture to help show what our organization does. Pictures really help people understand the difference their donations are making!

If you have a dog who lives mostly outdoors please don't wait until winter, go to www.strawfordogs.org and fill out an application for assistance. Get you furry family member some shelter before it gets cold again.

If you want to help Straw For Dogs continue to provide houses to dogs living outside in Alaska you can donate at www.strawfordogs.org too! We are an all volunteer non-profit, all donations go to our mission of providing insulated houses and straw to dogs who need them!
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Straw For DogsJuly 24, 2024 10:07am
Dear Dog House Recipients,

Did you know that sending us pictures of your dogs with their new houses is just like donating money to Straw For Dogs? It is an easy way for you to pay it forward to help the next family get a house for their dog.

Sending us a picture of your dog with their house allows us to show donors exactly what they are donating to do. It puts a furry little face with each house that has been shipped out.

So Lotto Alaska, Ruby Marine, Northern Air Cargo, Grant Aviation, Ryan Air, INC. Desert Air, Bering Air, Iliamna Air, and Ace Air can see exactly who their donation is helping.

Freight costs for shipping these 200 pound houses into rural Alaska is incredibly expensive. Without these freight donations we would not be able to send out as many houses each year.

Please send in your "AFTER" pictures, by doing so you are helping the next family get a house for their dog.

Please email the pictures to strawfordogsak@gmail.com or text them to 907-310-7294.

We are waiting for lots of pictures from our RIVER PROJECT recipients!

XOXO
Straw For Dogs

How could you NOT want to help after seeing a picture like this? Pictures are so important to show what we do. Please send yours in to help other dogs in need. šŸ™šŸ»
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Straw For DogsJuly 22, 2024 8:51am
Jax in Fairbanks!
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Straw For DogsJuly 18, 2024 8:35am
This picture was so cute I HAD to share it. Straw For Dogs sent 5 houses to our friend and superhero Emily Stotts who is a huge resource for animals up North and PAWS of Nome president.

These houses were for her to use at her rescue in Nome to house dogs who could be outside when the inside space was full.

Earlier she posted the first group of puppies to use a house and yesterday she sent me the second group! LOOK AT THESE little furry faces, I just want to cuddle them!

Thank you PAWS of Nome and Emily Stotts for your tireless work to save as many animals as you can! You are nothing less than amazing!
Straw For Dogs
Straw For DogsJuly 17, 2024 7:40am
Sweet babies at PAWS of Nome! Straw For Dogs sent 5 houses to nome for use at the rescue. We will be sending more when they need them!
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Straw For DogsJuly 15, 2024 2:16pm
20 more houses to Ruby Marine headed to dogs living along the rivers!

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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.Ā 

Together we can make a difference!

Straw For Dogs is a 501(c)3 organization that dependsĀ on individual donations to support our mission of providing suppliesĀ 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 ourĀ Application for AssistanceĀ 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. Ā 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...