ISDF has out grown it’s humble roots and although we have a sustainable business model and have come close to break even since inception – we need to hire a part time employee to help care for the dogs and … Continued
ISDF is looking for volunteers to give baths and trim nails at ISDF’s main foster home in Wadsworth, IL. Dog Bath Station and Grooming Table are on location. Ideally we’d have someone come every week or every other week to … Continued
Do you own an Indian Desi Dog? Desi is the Hindi word for street and about 40% of all ISDF dogs hail from India. There is a wealth of information available through this informative entry in Wikpedia. There are reference … Continued
This article is nothing short of boost of “feel good”. I have to say I am not surprised as the typical Desi Dog like most “true” street dogs that have descended lineage after lineage on the streets are “off the … Continued
ISDF has been receiving dogs from other countries into the US for re-homing for over 12 years. Our current country partners include S Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Oman, Tunisia, Albania, and Jordan. Over the years the regulations to import a dog … Continued
A story of hope told beautifully in this video documentary. If you need a dose of feel good and renewed belief in the goodness of humanity you must watch this!
Krystal and Patrick adopted an ISDF rescue named Lucy nearly 3 years ago. Lucy was very scared and timid when she arrived from Thailand. Patrick and Krystal decided that she was meant to be with them and they ended up … Continued
We receive rescue dogs from other countries into Chicago with the assistance of flight volunteers or flight buddies. These are people who allow dogs to travel with them on their return flight from overseas into Chicago. The benefit of dogs … Continued
ISDF is saddened and outraged at how many Customs Officials are treating dogs arriving from other countries into the US. It is an increasing trend of dogs flying from other countries being held and money extorted from Rescue Groups to … Continued
This is a letter we received from Erin and Jim Gallagher who recently adopted Crash. All of the dogs that Dawn brings to the US are either rescued street dogs or dogs rescued from the dog meat trade. We see … Continued