Stray Dog Support Inc.

11/14/2025

A Lifelong Promise to Dogs Like Sandesh

Good morning from Sandesh, who was rescued from the streets of Baranagar, India, in April 2022 and has been lovingly fostered by Aditya in Kolkata ever since. Sandesh is paralyzed and cannot use her back legs, but despite her injuries she is safe, comfortable, and surrounded by love.

Sandesh is one of many dogs in our long-term care program. These are dogs who, due to age, injury, or disability, are unlikely to ever be adopted. They remain with us for life, and we remain fully committed to giving them the dignity, comfort, and care they deserve.

What does long-term care mean? It means we take full responsibility for all of their needs, including medical treatment, food, shelter, and ongoing support. This commitment is only possible because of people who believe in the value of every life, no matter how vulnerable.

If you want to be part of a mission that gives disabled and special-needs dogs a chance to live safely and with love, please consider making a donation. Your support makes it possible for us to care for dogs like Sandesh, who depend on us for their entire lives.

Thank you for standing with them.

PayPal: [email protected] or www.straydogsupport.com or Venmo
Stray Dog is a US based 501c(3) registered non-profit.

11/13/2025

Morning from Mazapan

Basic Information
• Name: Mazapán
• Age: 6 months
• Gender: Female
• Breed: Golden Retriever Mix
• Size: Medium–Large (expected)
• Weight: 24 kg
• Spayed: No
• Vaccinated: Fully
• Dewormed: Yes
• Training:
• In progress – calm, curious, and observant
• Sleeps deeply and peacefully
• Good with:
✅ Children
✅ Other dogs
❓ Cats – unknown, but likely fine
• Location: Rayon, State of Mexico, Mexico (can travel to the right home)

Personality

Mazapán is what you get when you mix a Zen master with a mini tank. She’s incredibly calm at times—think reborn Buddhist monk in a puppy’s body—until food enters the picture or the energy kicks in. Then? Total food protective mode.

She’s sweet, steady, and thoughtful, but don’t stand between her and a treat. At just six months old and already a solid 25 kg, she’s built like a little powerhouse: giant paws, sturdy legs, and a gallop that shakes the ground. Mazapán moves like a pony and looks like a plush bear, complete with floppy, Dumbo-like ears that only add to her charm.

She loves bones, interactive toys, and anything she can chase or nudge around. With humans, she’s loving but needs slow introductions—she can be cautious at first—but once she trusts you, her confidence shines through. Smart, slightly spoiled, and full of personality, she’s both gentle and assertive (especially at mealtime).

Life Story

Mazapán was rescued as a newborn alongside her mother, Oreo, and four siblings. Even as the tiniest pup in a life-or-death situation, she showed enormous spirit. She was the fiercest of the litter—demanding all of her mama’s milk and making sure everyone knew who was boss.

That fighting spirit kept her alive on a freezing night, and her calm, grounded energy has defined her ever since. Now, Mazapán is healthy, curious, and ready to charm her way into your heart with her chocolate-colored coat, soulful eyes, and gentle-but-determined heart.

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Looking for a chill best friend with sumo legs and Buddha vibes? Mazapán might just be your soulmate.

If interested contact us at [email protected]

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11/12/2025

Fundraising With Purpose: A Conversation with Katherine Lacefield 📣💸

In this episode of The Rescue Dog Pod, host Helen Summerfield-Brown, founder of Stray Dog Support, welcomes Katherine Lacefield, founder of Just Be Cause Consulting and host of The Just Be Cause Podcast Just Be Cause Consulting

Katherine shares her 20+ years of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, offering insights into how organizations can reignite their passion for fundraising, overcome scarcity mindsets, and embrace conscious philanthropy — an approach rooted in purpose, compassion, and sustainability.

Listeners will learn about Katherine’s signature programs — the Fundraiser Co-Pilot, Power Session, and Turbogrant — all designed to help nonprofits build stronger, more joyful, and more sustainable funding strategies.

The conversation dives into:

🟢The challenges smaller rescues face in securing long-term funding
🟢Emerging fundraising trends, including peer-to-peer and social media-driven campaigns
🟢The mindset shift required to move from survival mode to thriving with purpose
🟢How fundraising, when done with heart, can become a powerful act of service — not just for animals, but for entire communities.

Helen and Katherine close with a message of hope, reminding listeners that every act of generosity — big or small — contributes to a larger movement of compassion and change in the animal welfare world. 🐾

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In this episode of The Rescue Dog Pod, host Helen Summerfield-Brown, founder of Stray Dog Support, welcomes Katherine Lacefield, founder of Just Be Cause Consulting and host of The Just Be Cause Podcast. Katherine shares her 20+ years of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, offerin...

11/12/2025

Double the Warmth: Blankets Arrive for Cairo’s Dogs and Every Purchase Now Goes Twice as Far ❄️🐾

One of our amazing shelter partners, Hope Rescue in Cairo, Egypt, has received their blankets — and they’re already distributing them among the dogs. As you can see, these simple gifts bring so much comfort and joy. It may not seem like much, but for these dogs, it means everything as the cold weather begins to settle in.

We’re also thrilled to share some incredible news — a generous donor has offered to match every blanket purchased. That means if you buy one blanket for $4, you’re actually giving two. What an amazing way to double your impact and help twice as many animals stay warm this winter. We are so deeply thankful to this donor for their kindness and compassion.

Winter is fast approaching, and thousands of shelter and street dogs, cats, and even horses are already beginning to feel the cold. Every year, as temperatures drop, we see the same heartbreaking reality — animals shivering through freezing nights, desperate for warmth and safety.

For many of these animals, a simple blanket is the difference between life and death — especially for nursing mothers, puppies, kittens, seniors, and the sick or injured.

Each blanket costs just $4. Now, with this matching donation, that $4 will go twice as far.

Every single donation makes a real, tangible difference.

$4 = one blanket = two warm, safe lives.

To donate:
PayPal: [email protected]
Website: www.straydogsupport.com
Venmo:
CUDDLY: link in comments

11/11/2025

Update: Typhoon Recovery at Paraiso Ni Kimay Fur Sanctuary 🇵🇭🐾

We have some good news to share! Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to secure two generators for Paraiso Ni Kimay Fur Sanctuary. One has already arrived and is now in use, bringing much-needed light and power back to the shelter, while the second generator is on its way — delayed because of recent shortages caused by the typhoon.

After several difficult days without electricity due to the storms, the team can finally cook food and rice for the dogs, power their tools, and continue cleanup efforts safely.

The sanctuary sustained significant damage from two major storms: first from Typhoon Kalmaegi (also known locally as “Tino”), and then from Super Typhoon Fung‑wong. These storms caused widespread destruction across the Philippines—flooding homes, destroying crops, and displacing thousands.  The shelter itself faced strong winds, flooding, and heavy mud damage. They are now hard at work cleaning up debris, repairing damaged walls, and patching roofs.

But amidst all the devastation, there is something truly remarkable to be grateful for: no lives were lost. Every dog and every person at the shelter made it through safely. ❤️

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped get these generators to them. Your generosity truly made the difference between darkness and hope.

If you’d like to continue supporting their cleanup and rebuilding efforts, donations are still very much appreciated. Every bit helps them restore a safe, dry home for over 360 dogs who survived these storms.

Donate:
PayPal: [email protected]
🌐 www.straydogsupport.com
Venmo:
Or through CUDDLY (link in comments)

From darkness to light — together, we are helping Paraiso Ni Kimay Fur Sanctuary rise again. 💪🐕🌈

11/10/2025

💎 ADOPTION OPPORTUNITY – MEET SAPHIRE! 💎

Last Thursday, we received a call from a kind woman in Talladega, Alabama, who had found a stray dog by the side of the road. After searching for hours, she finally found her — a beautiful girl she named Saphire, because she truly is a precious gem.

With four rescues of her own, Sheila didn’t want to take Saphire to the overcrowded local pound, where her chances of survival would have been slim. We agreed to help, and Saphire has since received full veterinary care:
🐾 Tested negative for heartworm, distemper, and parvo
🐾 Vaccinated and scheduled to be spayed
🐾 Ultrasound confirmed she’s not pregnant
🐾 Being treated for minor worms
🐾 Vet estimates she’s about 2 years old

Saphire is currently being fostered by Sheila, where she’s doing wonderfully with the other dogs in the home. She’s sweet, gentle, and shows no aggression — just a loving heart ready for her forever family.

We are an international rescue without a shelter, so we are urgently seeking:
💙 A loving adopter, or
💙 Another rescue partner willing to take her in

All her medical needs are covered, so there will be no vet expenses for her new home or rescue.

If you can give this precious girl the home she deserves, please contact us at [email protected]

Let’s help Saphire find her forever home — she’s ready to shine! ✨


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11/10/2025

Train Travel Time for 3 Doggies! 🚂

It has been another busy travel day for some of our stray dog support dogs, with three of them—Lily, Snowy, and Chotu—traveling from Kolkata to Delhi by train today.

Our team member Dhruv Gupta has been in Kolkata for the past week, meeting with rescuers, fosters, and the dogs in our care. We’ll be sharing more from his visit soon. Today, Dhruv accompanied these three precious souls back to Delhi.

All three have had incredibly difficult starts to life. Chotu is completely paralyzed and requires 24-hour care, while Lily is now a tripod after losing her leg in a car accident. Upon arrival in Delhi, all three dogs will be medically checked by our partner vet. Chotu will then move into a foster home, while Lily and Snowy will go to boarding once they are cleared medically. Though Chotu will never recover, we are committed to giving him the best quality of life possible.

This effort has truly taken a village—special thanks to Dhruv, our rescuer Priscilla Paul, and Upsana, who have all been devoted guardians to these dogs with our ongoing support.

There is so much work that happens behind the scenes and many dogs we help who never make it to social media. It’s a huge effort, and we could not do it without your continued support.

For now, please join us in wishing Lily, Snowy, and Chotu a safe journey. We’ll share an update once they arrive and settle into their new surroundings.

11/10/2025

Hello it’me Cuerno!

📅 Age: 6 months
⚧ Gender: Male
🐕 Breed: Mixed (Golden Retriever Mix)
📏 Size: Medium–Large (expected)
⚖️ Weight: 20 kg (approx. 44 lbs)
✂️ Neutered: Not yet
💉 Vaccinated:✅ Complete
🐛 Dewormed: Yes
🎓 Training:

* Learning basic commands – gentle and obedient
* Sleeps through the night
* Walks calmly on leash

🤝 Good with:
✅ Children
✅ Other dogs
Kennels trained
❓ Cats – unknown
📍 Location: Rayón, State of Mexico, Mexico. Can travel to a loving home.

💛 Personality

Cuerno has grown into a sweet, obedient, and playful young boy — full of love and charm. Though he’s now 20 kilos of fluffy energy, he still loves being close to people and will happily curl up for cuddles.

He’s curious, fun, and enjoys playtime just as much as quiet moments by your side. He’s smart and eager to please, making him a quick learner. Cuerno loves walks, tug toys, and anything with a bit of peanut butter or bread — his all-time favorite treat!

📖 Life Story

Born on the streets alongside his four siblings, Cuerno’s life began with hardship — cold nights and uncertainty. Thankfully, he and his brave mom, Oreo, were rescued and cared for just in time. Since then, Cuerno has flourished, growing strong, healthy, and full of playful joy.

He may be a little shy at first with new people, but once he feels safe, his friendly and loving nature shines.

🐾 Cuerno is ready to bring joy, loyalty, and plenty of playful moments to his forever family.
Could he be the perfect match for you?

11/09/2025

Harper and Coconut are on the move! These two wonderful dogs are leaving Kolkata behind and heading to Delhi India. Both were once strays rescued from the streets and have been part of our program for some time.

Despite steady care, both continue to struggle with recurring skin issues. To give them the best chance at recovery, we’re transferring them to Delhi so they can receive more intensive treatment from our regular vet there.

Their journey will take about 24 hours and includes an overnight stay in a temperature-controlled train compartment, accompanied by their original rescuer, Meenakshi Pandeya. Once they arrive, they’ll go straight to the vet for full medical examinations, blood work, and further testing.

We’ll share updates once they’ve settled in and we know more about their health. Please join us in wishing Harper and Coconut a safe and comfortable trip—it’s quite an adventure ahead for these two resilient souls.

11/09/2025

Be the Reason A Dog Eats Today

We have so many souls depending on us for food every single day. Every morning and night, we try to support struggling shelters and rescuers by making sure their dogs get at least one meal a day.

But I have to be honest — donations are down, and we are struggling to keep up with our financial commitments while continuing to care for these animals.

You might think that $5 doesn’t make a difference, but it truly does. It can feed a dog for a day. That’s one less dog going to bed hungry. One less nursing mother starving while she tries to feed her own babies.

We need your help to help them. If you want to be part of a mission that saves lives every day, we invite you to join ours.

Make a one-time donation or become a monthly guardian. Every act of kindness counts — and together, we can make sure no dog goes hungry.

PayPal: [email protected] or www.straydogsupport.com or Venmo
Stray Dog is a US based 501c(3) registered non-profit.

11/08/2025

Typhoon Emergency: Hundreds of Dogs Need Help Now 🚨‼️

On November 3, Typhoon Tino struck the Philippines, devastating our partner Paraiso Ni Kimay Fur Sanctuary, who care for over 360 dogs—many of whom we medically sponsor. Their three shelters have suffered severe flooding and structural damage. They have lost much of their food supply and have been without electricity, making it impossible to cook food or keep the animals safe at night.

Now, as they continue to recover, another Category 5 typhoon is expected to hit overnight. We are urgently trying to secure three generators today so they can prepare before it’s too late. Two smaller generators costing ₱39,800 each have been located in Iloilo, and a larger one for ₱77,000 is available in Ormoc—together totaling approximately $2,600 USD.

With time and options running out, we need your help today. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a life-saving difference for the hundreds of dogs depending on Paraiso ni Fur Kimay.

Please help us get these generators before the next typhoon hits.

PayPal: [email protected] or www.straydogsupport.com or Venmo or CUDDLY (link in comments)
Stray Dog is a US based 501c(3) registered non-profit.