NEWS & UPDATES

ISDF is excited to launch our new dog toy line to assist with fundraising. We are currently raising funds to send dogs from Jordan, Colombia, Albania, and India to the US. Due to the flight restrictions their travel has been … Continued

Please donate to the International Street Dog Foundation (“ISDF”) to help us achieve our mission of helping dogs in need around the world. Without your support, ISDF would not be able to provide assistance to the dogs in need around … Continued

This is an update for all followers, adopters and supporters of ISDF. We are writing to let you know that we are undergoing a restructuring and are moving our main foster home; as such we have suspended all intake of … Continued

‘Pariah Dog’, a touching documentary by New York-based filmmaker Jesse Alk has finally started its festival round in India. The documentary revolves around three people in Kolkata who religiously take care of the stray dogs in the city and often bullied by society. Aditi … Continued

The long anticipated opening of the Waukegan Savannah Dog Park is HERE – the park officially opened on September 13, 2019. ISDF had a reunion play date there last month and it was a blast! Fun was had by all … Continued

18 Holes for Dogs On the Go ISDF is proud to partner with this great non-for-profit and we even have one of our rescues in their training program. You can help this great organization and have fun golfing at the … Continued

ISDF is thrilled to announce our new Partnership with Amy Kazak, gifted photographer and owner of Amy Ann Photography. Amy came out and did a photo shoot of our current fosters last weekend. The dogs loved it and the pictures … 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

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

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

Chicago is an awesome city for many reasons. Too often we get bad press and so I am delighted to share this wonderful news on Chicago welcoming 60 dogs rescued from the dog meat trade of S Korea! This article sheds … Continued

Jyoti Chawla is helping 7 very lucky dogs travel to the US to find their forever homes. These are 7 dogs that most likely wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for her. Now she is preparing to travel to … Continued

This beautiful ISDF girl is Roxy, she is a Jindo mix who was rescued from Jeju Island, South Korea. She and her siblings were some of the lucky few who managed to escape their destiny, the dog meat trade, unlike … Continued

ISDF is happy to announce we are starting a new partnership with Paws Rescue Qatar. The first two arrivals will be touching down at O’hare on January 30, 2019. The two lucky arrivals are Simba and Nala and both are … Continued

The Haiti Street Dog Project is US Based non-for-profit organization that is run in Haiti by a very dedicated team of volunteers who are working hard to help the street dogs of Haiti. They were founded in 2015 by Diane … Continued

Baby it’s cold outside.  The International Street Dog Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit Organization aimed at helping street dogs from around the world.  We re-home around 100 dogs a year into loving homes in the USA.  These are dogs that … Continued

A Dog for Christmas So here we are, another holiday season upon us. So many of us often think of getting a puppy or dog for someone as a present, or adopting a puppy into their family at this time. … Continued

The very gracious and big hearted Marjon Tondravi  of Give a Dog a Bone is doing a fundraiser for our Indian Street Dogs (Desi Dogs)!!  Just when I think she could not be any more awesome she amazes me again.  … Continued

Fostering can be a very rewarding experience……….. and it SAVES LIVES. Many people say “I could never foster because it would be too hard to give the dog up when they are adopted”  I say really “How can it be … Continued

Simmi is a rescuer from New Delhi, India who was awarded the Bravery Award in 2013 for her activism regarding the street dogs.  She has sacrificed everything and fought tremendous opposition to continue caring for the street dogs in New Delhi. … Continued

We have frequent need of volunteers who are able to transport dogs: (1) from the airport to foster homes downtown and in the greater Chicagoland area. (2) to new foster homes (frequently, from the north suburbs to downtown Chicago). Transport … Continued

Flight volunteers SAVE lives and lots of money.  A dog can travel with a passenger as checked luggage for 20% of the cost of traveling cargo.  It is essential for rescue groups to use flight volunteers for international flights in … Continued

Please check out our recent interview with KTI Country in Milwaukee, WI.  You can listen to the full interview here. Thank you Libby – we appreciate you taking the time to help us spreed the word.  You came to the … Continued

ISDF will be receiving our first two S. Korean Dog Meat Trade Survivors on Monday July 24th to find loving homes in the Chicago area.  Wang and Baksi are looking for their forever homes.  Seonae Due is the heroic savior of these … Continued

Those of you with INDogs / Desi dogs will be interested in this — especially Ch. 12! (Some of the information is outdated, but it’s a swift, interesting read and was the first comprehensive book written on Indian dogs.)

Please see full story here.  ISDF remains skeptical but hopeful that activists are right and that the Government of Yulin will step up and enforce this ban.  Yulin has received worldwide condemnation and calls to end this horrific practice – … Continued

Please help our rescue partner Malaysian Rescue Partner, Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB),  build a sanctuary for rescued street dogs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  MDDB has saved hundreds of dogs over the years, sterilized thousands, and continually works to raise … Continued

The Thailand Dog meat trade….  Is almost eradicated in Thailand now thanks to the heroic efforts of the Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) and many other grass root activists. However prior to 2013 this evil practice flourished for many decades with the … Continued

Dogs need to chew. It helps clean teeth, serves as exercise and an outlet for energy, reduces stress and is just plain satisfying for the dog. In trying to meet that need, you’ll find a wide array of toys and … Continued

By Michelle Orcutt …………I often find myself looking at Diya in wonder, thinking how far she came to end up with me in St. Paul, MN. As strange as it seems that my little dog started life in Gurgaon, India, … Continued

The world has lost one of the biggest advocates for street dogs. Gill Dailey, a truly remarkable woman who dedicated her life to helping the dogs of Thailand. She will live on in the legacy she has left for the … Continued

ISDF has been rehoming Desi (“Indian”) street dogs for several years and the Founder, Dawn Trimmel, even has one as a cherished family member, a remarkable dog named Sheru.  They are without a doubt, a treasure, and make remarkable pets. … Continued

The S. Korean dog meat trade has flourished in S. Korea – despite S. Korea having a very robust economy and high standard of living.  This barbaric practice brutally kills dogs for human consumption…. yes dogs are beat, hung and … Continued

Recently pet trackers have become very popular with dog owners.  They are GPS, cellular, or radio frequency driven devices which attach to a dogs collar to track their location should they get loose.  It’s a great concept but can be … Continued

THE PROMO: Every time someone uses STREETDOG code on a BarkBox plan, we will ALSO earn a FREE BarkBox and receive a $15.00 donation!  When you go to check out click the Coupon link and enter STREETDOG.  Any order qualifies … Continued

For all of ISDF street dog rescues and dogs from most shelters….. the breed of the dog is unknown as often times the history, specifically the mother and father of the dog are unknown.  And in our case, even if … Continued

ISDF would like to thank all of our adopters and supporters for a wonderful 2016 where we saw 113 dogs find their forever homes in the USA.  Dogs that may not have survived on the streets in their home country … Continued

Elfe is one of my favorite people.  If you met her, you would probably feel the same.  I have had the good fortune to meet her on two occasions when visiting her sanctuary.  I have also rehomed over 20 of … Continued

On Dec 13, the Korea Herald reported, “The slaughter of dogs will be abolished and butchery facilities removed from South Korea’s largest dog meat market, in a move which officials described as a step toward ending the animal welfare controversy … Continued

So many people in Western Countries, including the US find it hard to imagine the horrifying circumstances that many dogs around the world face.  And quite honestly, I hear a lot “I prefer not to know because I can’t handle … Continued

Maya is not only a compassionate soul but a talented artist.  She has started the Company  WaterCollars, a custom pet portrait studio. Maya is a very talented artist who has a knack for capturing a dogs essence and personality in … Continued

Join us on December 11th to help raise money for ElfesWorld Thailand.  Elfe has saved the lives of hundreds of dogs rescued from the brutal dog meat trade in Thailand and operates a sanctuary on the island of Koh Samui, … Continued

Fran was a hoarder of dogs, cats and trash.  Fran died a few weeks ago and left these babies behind.  One pup – Smudge has been rehomed in Vancouver but the other 3 are still desperate to find a home.  … Continued

Did you know that 70% of dogs captured for the dog meat trade in Vietnam are people’s pets?  Did you know that Western tourists are feeding the demand for dog meat trade in these countries?  Learn much more from John Dailey … Continued

The highly revered king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died Thursday at age 88 after years of illness and was considered a rare unifying figure in the country’s recent tumultuous history.  Not only was the King a fair and just leader who was respected … Continued

Phantom and Christine had a bittersweet departure as they said goodbye to their caregivers in India to make the long journey to Chicago in search of their forever homes.  Although very young they have had a rough start to life … Continued

This is a preview of the EBS’s documentary to be broadcast on Friday, September 30, 2016, at 8:50 pm in Korea. *Warning: graphic content Maggot-infested garbage is fed to the dogs. They are given drugs lethal enough to kill them, drugs … Continued

ISDF is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with a rescuer in Oman to help rehome a “wadi” street dog named Jalan.  Heather Drake contacted ISDF a few weeks ago – it was a desperate plea to help a … Continued

Our web manager, Stephanie, adopted her first dog, Sen Yai, from Thailand through ISDF. But her second hound, Poquita, hails from Puerto Rico—that’s her in the picture above. This morning, the organization that saved her, Animal Lighthouse Rescue, sent out … Continued

Frontline news……  Four more dog meat trade survivors make their way to the US, find loving homes and help to raise awareness on their horrific plight.  Please check out this FOX 32 news cast.  ISDF has been dedicated to ending the dog meat … Continued

Team “Street Dogs” will be partnering on behalf of ISDF with Best Friends to help raise money to save lives during the October 15, 2016 “Strut Your Mutt” Charity Fundraiser in Phoenix, AZ.  Abby Jones, former ISDF board member and … Continued

Thanks to Kat Nagler of Lafayette, Indiana!  Kat is a remarkable 12 year old girl and sister to little Miss Pixie (rescue from Bodhi Shelter in Phuket, Thailand).  Pixie just so happens to be ISDF’s poster dog and adorns our … Continued

Urgent! Just last year 831 stray dogs were killed in Prizren by veterinarians, and in many other Kosovarian towns and villages stray dogs were and are decimated in a cruel way silently. Recently, we were informed that the Mayor Sokol … Continued

It is with a heavy heart that ISDF communicates this sad news of Gilli’s passing. Gilli left this world on Thursday, July 14, 2016.  All who knew her are extremely saddened.  Gilli was a very special girl who left this … Continued

Introducing Kat Nagler.  She is a 12 year old girl from Indiana whose family recently adopted Pixie, one of ISDF’s rescues from Thailand.  This week we received one of the most heart felt and touching donations we have ever received.  … Continued

I wanted to take a moment – today my birthday, to give thanks for my blessings and share my gratitude to someone whom I admire greatly and am fortunate to call my friend. Marjon Tondravi of Give a Dog a Bone, … Continued

Amazon Smile will donate a percentage of proceeds to ISDF if you choose International Street Dog Foundation as your charity of choice.  Once you select us, the information is saved, so when you return to shop as long as you are … Continued

Please check out the Etsy Shop Give a Dog a Bone run by Marjon Tondravi.  Marjon and team hand makes leashes and collars and other fun accessories with love for the pampered pooch with a 100% of the proceeds going to … Continued

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

FOSTERS NEEDED in the northwest suburbs of Chicago! Please help transition these babies coming into Chicago from other countries. Short Term fosters desperately needed. Fostering helps save lives. Please contact Dawn Trimmel @ 414.426.4148 or Cyndi @ cyndi.pfeifer@comcast.net

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

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

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

Indie’s news is, for lack of better word, INCREDIBLE. Lorri Emmerich and I were hugging and holding back tears (this time of joy) after today’s appointment!!!!!!! I’m sorry, I know I’m jumping ahead of myself here, but I just want … Continued

Thank you Whitefish Bay, WI Girl Scout troops for inviting me to your troop meeting and allowing me to share my experience of India and the plight of the street dogs around the world. You all give me hope for … Continued

ISDF is proud to introduce ISDF custom made draw-string backpacks! These backpacks may be for all seasons of the year, BUT they are especially great for summer! Which is right around the corner! These backpacks without a doubt make for a wonderful beach bag! So … Continued

PLEASE HELP US SAVE ISDF ADOPTEE INDIE’S ONE REMAINING EYE – AND POSSIBLY EVEN HIS HEALTH * * * * * Please visit our fundraising page at https://www.loveanimals.org/an-s-o-s-for-indie.html Thank you for helping us help Indie! * * * * * … Continued

ISDF now has scarves! 100% handmade from alpaca wool, straight from Colombia & Ecuador! There’s only 12 of these beauties so get yours now! All 12 are individually unique! Click here for more info on how to get yours today!

These colorful traditional hats were bought by ISDF founder Dawn Trimmel in Thailand & South America with the hopes of reselling in the US to raise money to help the pups!  Click here to check out the variety of hats available and to purchase.

ISDF is excited to share the fun news of our latest online store product! Handmade out of candy wrappers! Talk about a way to recycle! Recycling while looking fabulous! There are only 10 of these bad boys available so order … Continued

This last Saturday we had one of our bi-monthly Pet Smart adoption events at the Pet Smart in McHenry, IL! As usual all went swell! Folks were coming up to the table one after another to play with the pups and to get … Continued

Can you imagine eating your best friend?? South Korea has the world’s 14th largest economy and is home to global brands such as Samsung, Hyundai, Kia, LG, SK, and Daewoo. Yet this is also a country where an estimated 2.5 … Continued

International Street Dog Foundation would truly like to thank Envious Tanning & Spa in McHenry, IL for supporting us by keeping one of our donation cans out on their front desk, along with a stand full of brochures and cards! … Continued

2015 has been a  year filled with much hope and happiness with 52 successful adoptions.  We saw many dogs go from living a life of despair with little hope for a better future go on to “find their place” and flourish … Continued

As the new year approaches ISDF wanted to thank all of our adopters and supporters for making 2015 a year filled with many happy adoption tales, stories of lives saved and transformed by the miracle of love and compassion.  None … Continued

Our new ISDF calendar just in time for the holidays!!!  Featuring 14 of our ISDF rescues from Thailand and India.  Featuring, Mandy, Myles, Gypsy, Scooby, Simba, Sha Sha, Faline, Priya, Izzy, Rowen, Sparkle, Maisie, Pixel, and Finley.  Mandy’s mom and … Continued

Paige LaJoice is ISDF’s new Kennel Manager and has quickly become known also as “The Dog Whisperer”.  Paige has a natural calming effect on dogs which became apparent right away when she instantly bonded with and gained the confidence of … Continued

As we approach the Christmas Holiday, ISDF would like to wish all of you a very happy holiday season.  We are so thankful to all of our amazing adopters who have given the greatest gift of all to so many … Continued

Check our Rogue Wave Media, a cutting edge Media Company.  Rogue Wave will donate 20% of all profits to ISDF for all new business from clients who are referred to them by ISDF. You can check out their work on our … Continued

Flaps for Fido makes high quality dog doors available for sale at Petdoors.com.  If you select ISDF as your charity of choice they will give you a 10% discount and donate a portion of the proceeds to ISDF to help save … Continued

Jackie Ratcliffe, ISDF friend and supporter, is actively involved with supporting and raising awareness on the Rishikesh Animal Care.  Jackie first met Grace (originally from Chicago) in 2012 in Rishikesh, a remote area near the Ganga…. a magical place filled with … Continued

The 2016 ISDF Calendars have arrived just in time for your holiday shopping.  This year’s calendar is a collaborative effort between Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (“MDDB”) and the International Street Dog Foundation (“ISDF”).  In this calendar we feature dogs rescued by … Continued

Many of India’s throw away dogs that are now considered a nuisance to many actually come from India’s royal K-9 bloodline and at one time were a treasured part of India’s society.  Sadly, now many locals deem them to be … Continued

Thank you One Salon for hosting this wonderful adoption event. This last Saturday Oct 11th One Salon in St. Charles, IL hosted a wonderful adoption event “All Treats and no Tricks”. ISDF was on site with Duncan and she received … Continued

In Nepal,  they celebrate the Tihar Festival every fall.  This years festival starts on November 9th.  The five day event honors many things throughout, but on the second day the honorees are the dogs.  During this part of the festival, dogs are … Continued

Recently, Tina Smothers, adopted Mandy (aka Liberty) from ISDF.  Mandy is a dog meat trade survivor who lived at Elfe’s World Dog Sanctuary in Koh Samui with over 650 dogs for over a year after her rescue.  She came to … Continued

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Port Edwards Restaurant in Algonquin featured ISDF at their “Dine and Rescue” event.  Port Edwards is a wonderful seafood restaurant with a lovely outdoor patio on the beautiful Fox River.  Port Edwards believes in giving back … Continued

ISDF COLLARS AND LEASHES ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH GIVE A DOG A BONE ON ETSY! You can order here. 100% of proceeds go to ISDF to help the street dogs. The collars come in clasp and martingale and are hand … Continued

Abby Jones was voted in as Secretary Director of ISDF on September 4, 2015 and ISDF is thrilled to have her on board.  Her passion towards helping street dogs and her legal and corporate background, including serving on the Best … Continued

As written by Yoav Karny (ISDF Rescue Partner from New Delhi, India) “The man at the center, outflanked by Ria on the right and myself on the left, is Parshu Ram, an unsung hero of street dog rescuing. He’s a … Continued

Sweet Pixie… a rescue from Phuket, Thailand born in a liter of 9 puppies in a banana plantation.  Sweet, mischievous, and incredibly cute.  Alive today, thanks to Tina Maria of Bohdhi Shelter and savior to so many unfortunate street dogs … Continued

Give a Dog a Bone was started by Marjon Tondravi in May 2012 to help the dog meat trade victims of Thailand.  Marjon has been  a long time friend of ISDF and has helped ISDF raise funds for Thai rescues … Continued

Head Rock Rescue is a rescue and shelter located in Ban Saphan, Thailand, a very remote part of Thailand. Resources and help for street dogs in this area is scarce, except for the safe haven “Head Rock Rescue”. ISDF had … Continued

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Now is the time for #doglovers to unite to have our voices heard and put international pressure on the government of the Kerala State in southern India. Kerala authorities have announced their intention to rid Kerala of all “troublesome” strays … Continued

Tina Marie works tirelessly to save the street dogs of Phuket. Tina is originally from Australia and when she moved to Phuket she became aware of the massive suffering of the street dogs. She started to help the dogs in … Continued

Every time someone signs up for a BarkBox plan and uses code STREETDOG, you will receive 10% off and we receive a $15 donation plus a free barkbox for our rescues.  It’s a win/win.  Please help us get some BarkBoxes! … Continued

Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us in the EMPSi Valentine’s Day charity drive! ISDF ended up with 39.61% of the vote, which means $1,980.50 has been donated to dogs in need. This is a HUGE donation … Continued

EMPSi is donating $5,000 to charity and they need your help in deciding who to donate to. Many charities have a big drop off in donations after the holidays so Valentine’s Day seems a great time to “share the love.” … Continued

Now available at our new on-line store for easy ordering! What better way to show your support than by purchasing an ISDF baseball cap today. Through compassionate shopping you can look sharp for the new year while helping save the life of … Continued

From our founder, Dawn: memoirs from her recent trip to India Traffic, noise, pollution, chaos, colors and dogs everywhere. In America the sight of a dog loose on the street causes people to exclaim “Ohhh” and good Samaritans will either … Continued

The New York Times published an article on November 1st on the crack down on the dog meat trade, especially in Northeast Thailand. “Thailand’s military government, which seized power from an elected government in may, is considering a law that … Continued