Sometimes Angels appear in your path when you need them most. When I received Cyndi’s message out of the blue asking how she could help… it almost moved me to tears as it is a daily struggle sometimes to keep … Continued
Recently ISDF has partnered with a number of rescuers from Istanbul, Turkey to assist in finding homes for many of the abandoned dogs living in Istanbul or the nearby forest. As in many countries around the world street dogs are … Continued
A fascinating account of some of the challenges and joys of living with a street dog. Lisa Tenzin-Dolma a leading expert in free-ranging street dog psychology and behavior, shares with us her experience and learnings from working with these amazing … Continued
As we get closer to summer months, it is always a tough time of the year for me as it reminds me of the horrible suffering that thousands of dogs will face in China and other countries in SE Asia this time … Continued
Approximately 750 million street dogs roam free in the world. These dogs have to be very smart and resilient to survive the hardships of the streets. Many people think that they must be feral and unapproachable for that reason. However, most … Continued
Lucy and Jute’s time with the dog behaviorist. Our Desi Dogs from India: We adopted Lucy at about 5 months old thru ISDF, picking her up on the same day she was flown into Chicago. We adopted her brother, … Continued
Bobby reached his fundraising goal in the nick of time, and even surpassed it a bit! He went in for his consultation yesterday morning with Dr. Robbins, and continued on to have the coiling procedure! He is doing fabulous so … Continued
Introducing RoseMary Klauber, ISDF friend and niece of, Rose Klauber (mom of Roxie from Thailand). RoseMary is a very talented artist and she is fulfilling her passion by painting beloved pets and helping rescue organizations raise money. 20% of all … Continued
To people who dump their dogs at animal shelters because you’re “moving” or “getting divorced”: This couple escaped Civil War in Syria, fled on a lifeboat leaving behind 99% of their belongings and then walked hundreds of kilometers to a … Continued
A cuter family could not be found! Kutman (male), Diane (female), and Yalin (male) are 11-month-old siblings that resemble miniature Anatolian Shepherds. They were born to a street dog named Anne (which literally translates to “mama”) in Istanbul, Turkey. Anne was found at … Continued