Introduction to ISDF

Welcome to the International Street Dog Foundation, and thank you for your interest!

Here are the basics for those of you who are new to us.

ISDF's MISSION

ISDF is dedicated to saving the lives of street dogs around the world. 
Our main mission is to raise awareness of issues facing these dogs. We believe that change begins with awareness. 
There is no more effective method of getting governments who allow inhumane treatment of dogs to change, than for them to feel pressure from the international community. If they believe their global public image is being tarnished and therefore, their tourist revenue is being affected, history has demonstrated time and again that they will start paying attention.
ISDF also rehomes dogs in extreme need. We believe each life counts and each dog placed in the USA helps to support the main mission of raising awareness. That one dog, saved and now living the American dream, will have their story told over and over again, thus spreading the word in the most effective way - through firsthand experience. 
We may not be able to change the world overnight, but we will not allow that to be an excuse to do nothing. We all can do something to help spur change. 
ISDF is working to change the world...one dog at a time. 
Please help us in our mission - the dogs of the world are counting on us! By donating to ISDF, you are uniting with us in our campaign to raise awareness and save dogs' lives.


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Heart is a classic example of a dog in dire need.
Once he was out of danger and receiving top medical care in Thailand, we knew he could never return to the neighborhood where he had once been tortured, as he would surely suffer the same, or a similar fate, at the hands of his tormentors.
He transitioned from street dog to house dog with the same smarts, gratitude, and joy that we see in all of our dogs.

If you're interested in finding out more about the dog meat trade, and how you can help by Facebook sharing, donating, and helping to raise awareness, please have a look at this blog post.

Please also visit our homepage, our Facebook page, and our Petfinders website.

If you would like to support us while helping to raise awareness of the illegal dog meat trade in Southeast Asia, please consider visiting our Zazzle store and purchasing one of these shirts for your canine companion to wear. Please note that their dog shirts run very small, so we recommend ordering 1 - 2 sizes up from the weight recommendations they offer. ISDF earns a royalty plus a percentage of each sale.

If you would like to support us and receive a kind thank you gift in return from our generous friend, Marjon Tondravi at Give a Dog a Bone, please visit this blog post to read about our Compassionate Cookies fundraiser, which is currently ongoing.
If you would like to make a straightforward donation towards a specific dog to help cover their medical costs or flight funding, please do so through the link you will find on our homepage. Please earmark who you would like your money to help. 

If you're interested in finding out more about any of our available pets, or if you're considering adopting from us, please contact Dawn Trimmel at (414) 426-4148.

She will return your call as soon as possible, and can confirm availability and field any inquiries you have. She can then forward an application to adopt.
Please "visit" our blog often, as our adoptable dog roster changes frequently, and we periodically update our happy endings with new photos and stories.

100% of all donations goes directly into helping the dog of your choice. We feel very strongly about this, and have no paid employees and no overhead costs.

Thank you so much for your interest in ISDF!