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Street Dog Hero Street Dog Hero was founded by Marianne Cox in 2017 in Bend, Oregon. Marianne has always said "one day I'm gonna save a street dog".

Street Dog Hero is a 501c3 non-profit EIN #82-0916174 in Bend, Oregon that serves dogs in need around the world and their communities through rescue, adoption, wellness, spay/neuter, and education. With Street Dog Hero her dream has become reality and now strives to save thousands.

We’re feeling extra grateful today because all of these rescue pups have officially found their forever families just in...
27/11/2025

We’re feeling extra grateful today because all of these rescue pups have officially found their forever families just in time for the holidays! From the streets of Mexico and overcrowded shelters, to living in warm homes surrounded by love - this is what it’s all about. 🧡

Congratulations to all the newest members of the Street Dog Hero family, and thank you to every adopter for giving these pups the lives they deserve. Only the best days ahead!

✨ P.S. Want to help us save more pups?
DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/3WIs1yU

Even $5 helps! We’re part of the Central Oregon Gives campaign, and if we get the most donations by Dec 31, we can win $15,000!

Please help support our mission today if you can, every little bit makes a difference!

And of course, a huge thank you to our volunteers and fosters for making these happy forever family photos possible.

🚨 UPDATE: TOPANGA HAS BEEN FOUND! Topanga is safe and back with her foster! This sweet girl gave us quite a scare after ...
27/11/2025

🚨 UPDATE: TOPANGA HAS BEEN FOUND! Topanga is safe and back with her foster! This sweet girl gave us quite a scare after jumping out of her foster’s car and being missing for almost a week.

A huge thank you to her foster Liz for her incredible dedication, and to her previous foster April, as well as Katie Albright for helping lead the search.

Topanga was found on someone’s property off OB Reilly Road, cozying up in a hay barn where she’d been sleeping since last Saturday. She found herself a safe, enclosed spot with food, water, and a soft straw bed.

We’re feeling extra thankful this week - Topanga is home just in time for Thanksgiving! 🧡 And yes… she will be getting a tracking collar from now on 😂

Thank you to everyone who shared her story and helped bring her home!

🦃♻️ Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Save those bottles and cans for a good cause! Street Dog Hero is collecting recyclab...
26/11/2025

🦃♻️ Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Save those bottles and cans for a good cause! Street Dog Hero is collecting recyclables now through December 2 as part of the Oregon Bottle Drop fundraising program - and every dollar raised gets an extra 20% match!

Stop by Street Dog Hero between 8–11am or 3–7pm to pick up your stickered blue bags (they’re right up front). After the holiday, just drop your filled bags at any BottleDrop location in Bend or Redmond - including Fred Meyer and the BottleDrop Center on 3rd Street.

Your Thanksgiving recycling can help provide food, shelter, and vet care for our rescue pups. Thank you!!

Meet Chula. Honestly, we’re not sure what kind of dog she is - possibly a cross between a baked potato, a piglet, and a ...
25/11/2025

Meet Chula. Honestly, we’re not sure what kind of dog she is - possibly a cross between a baked potato, a piglet, and a loaf of bread 🥔🐖🥖

But listen. Whatever she is, Chula is PURE LOVE. She makes friends everywhere she goes, snores like she’s trying to summon the dead, and we’re pretty certain she runs off of solar power ☀️

She may not be winning any bathing suit competitions, but she is sure to win your weird little heart ❤️ In all seriousness, Chula is the PERFECT girl. She loves kids, going for car rides, and curling up right by your side at home.

Her foster, Veronica, says:
“With a steady leader, she’s truly one of the sweetest and easiest dogs you’ll ever meet - loving, loyal, and ready to bond deeply with her person.

If you’re looking for a sunshine-soaking, adventure-loving best friend who will follow your lead and fill your home with love, Chula is your girl.”

Apply to adopt 4 year old Chula today at streetdoghero.org.

24/11/2025

Please say hello to the most handsome cheese master in all the land, Loki 🧡

Loki came to us from Oklahoma a few months ago and was returned because he wasn’t vibing with the dog-park scene. Honestly, he’s just not that kind of guy - and that’s okay. Some dogs prefer the quiet trail to the crowded play yard. Loki is happiest as your one and only and truly thrives when he’s out in nature as a solo dog.

He’s a 1 year old white shepherd and a total staff and volunteer favorite. Loki is an excellent listener who bonds deeply with his people. He loves being wherever you are, hops right into the car, and is always ready for a hike or any adventure you throw his way. He’s great on leash, potty trained, wonderful with all people, and more than ready to curl up with someone for the holidays.

Think Loki might be your perfect match? Apply to adopt him at streetdoghero.org.

He’s also hoping for a foster home so he doesn’t have to spend Thanksgiving at the office. If you can foster, please email [email protected].

22/11/2025

Welcome to Oregon, Honey girl 🧡

Honey was our $5 Friday pup yesterday - the little survivor who pulled through after being poisoned alongside her mom and siblings. She’s the only one who made it…and now she’s safely here in Oregon, ready for her next chapter.

The total cost to fly her from Cabo to Oregon was $150 so if you haven’t had a chance to donate towards her flight and would like to pitch in, we would really appreciate it! To donate, please head to the link HERE: https://bit.ly/3WIs1yU

Honey is also looking for a foster home to relax in after her long trip north. If you can open your home to her, please email [email protected].

Ready to adopt? Visit streetdoghero.org to apply.

MISSING DOG‼️ Bend, Oregon friends!Please keep an eye out for Topanga!She jumped out of her foster’s car window at PetSm...
22/11/2025

MISSING DOG‼️ Bend, Oregon friends!
Please keep an eye out for Topanga!

She jumped out of her foster’s car window at PetSmart (near Target) and was last spotted near Chick-fil-A on Friday. Topanga is a 45 lb brown/tan pitbull mix with white markings on her chest and face.

🚨 PLEASE DO NOT CHASE
Topanga is extremely skittish and will run if approached. We’re just trying to pinpoint her location so a safe trap can be set - she’s very fearful of people.

If you see her, please call 541-508-8023 ASAP with the location.

$5 Friday‼️ Honey was found near Cabo, Mexico after she and her mom and siblings were poisoned. We don’t know why or wha...
21/11/2025

$5 Friday‼️ Honey was found near Cabo, Mexico after she and her mom and siblings were poisoned. We don’t know why or what could motivate someone to do something so cruel. Sadly, Honey’s mom and siblings didn’t survive 😔

But Honey was lucky. Our rescue partner, Mary Salazar, rushed to help the moment she heard what happened. Although it was too late for Honey’s family, she was able to get Honey to a vet in time. After having her stomach pumped and fighting for her life for a few days, Honey pulled through. Mary’s daughter named her Honey because she truly is the sweetest girl.

Now, Honey is on her way to Oregon - ready to leave her tragic past behind and start fresh in the US. We can’t wait to help her find her forever family and begin her healing journey.

If you’re able to donate toward Honey’s travel costs and help us save more dogs like her, please use the link here: https://bit.ly/3WIs1yU

Even $5 makes a huge impact. YOU are their only hope. ❤️‍🩹

✨Bonus: Donate $20 or more and bring your receipt to Street Dog Hero to pick out a FREE piece of SDH merch!

It’s National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we have eight VERY special seniors here at Street Dog Hero who deserve to sp...
20/11/2025

It’s National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we have eight VERY special seniors here at Street Dog Hero who deserve to spend their golden years in a loving forever home 🧡

There’s something uniquely emotional about adopting a senior pet. Puppies get swooped up like free samples at Costco…but senior dogs? They come with stories. With history. With soft eyes that have seen some things - yet still choose love.

Love isn’t just for the young, shiny, or “perfect.” Older pets love deeply. Fiercely. They know what it means to finally be chosen, and they don’t take a single second for granted.

Please consider giving a senior rescue dog a chance.

Meet our adoptable seniors, in order of photo:
✨ Pops (8) & Gibby (5) - a sweet, bonded Chihuahua duo
✨ Edna (10) - pug/mystery mix queen
✨ Marley (8) - lab mix, adoption fee 100% waived thanks to
✨ Buddy (8) - Jack Russell mix
✨ Millie (7) - lab mix
✨ Petunia (7) - Griffon/Brussels mix
✨ Abu (6) - cattle dog mix, not quite a senior but definitely giving senior-couch-potato vibes

And if your perfect match isn’t pictured here, don’t worry - there are amazing senior rescues right here in Oregon. Check out and , two wonderful organizations dedicated to saving senior pups 🥰

A HUGE thank you to for organizing this senior dog photoshoot and to the insanely talented for capturing these beautiful photos and making our seniors feel like royalty for a day!

Welcome to the US, Kona!! This sweet 8 month old boy arrived in Portland, OR last night thanks to his incredible flight ...
20/11/2025

Welcome to the US, Kona!! This sweet 8 month old boy arrived in Portland, OR last night thanks to his incredible flight volunteers ✈️

Rescued in San Pancho, Mexico (near Puerto Vallarta) by our friends at San Pancho Animales, Kona was found all alone living in an abandoned bus - sick, skinny, and struggling to survive.

But fast forward to today, and he’s a healthy, happy, people-loving pup who is ALL about playing with other dogs and is SO ready to meet his forever family!

We’re still learning more about his personality, but his foster mom, Paula, says he’s a total sweetheart - super calm for such a young guy, quick to learn, and he’s already rocking crate training. Plus, he LOVES his canine foster sister and would do great with another dog friend in the home.

Want to make it official with Kona? Submit an adoption application today at streetdoghero.org.

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