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Once again, David Lambert and Lotto Alaska have been GUARDIAN ANGELS to Straw For Dogs!
How have we been so blessed to be supported and embraced by this incredible person and program? It's a question we ask ourselves all the time.
Our partnership with Lotto Alaska began in 2024 when we asked them to support our River Project with Ruby Marine. Thanks to their support, we were able to send nearly 100 insulated dog houses, straw, and other supplies to dogs living along the Tanana and Yukon Rivers that first year.
But their support didn't stop there.
David Lambert and Lotto Alaska continued to fund our River Project in 2025 and 2026, helping us reach more than 300 dogs (and counting) in some of the most remote parts of Alaska. When Typhoon Halong impacted dogs in need, they immediately stepped up to provide emergency funding for insulated dog houses and straw.
Now, they have expanded their support even further by helping us provide insulated dog houses and straw to dogs living outside anywhere in Alaskaānot just along the rivers.
What began as support for a single project has grown into a partnership that is allowing Straw For Dogs to expand our reach, respond to emergencies, and say "yes" to more dogs in need across Alaska.
David Lambert, thank you for believing in our mission and for standing beside us year after year. Your generosity has provided warmth, safety, and hope to hundreds of dogs across Alaska while giving their families the reassurance that they are not facing these challenges alone.
From all of us at Straw For Dogsāand from every dog whose life will be a little warmer this winterāthank you.
Because of Lotto Alaska, more dogs across Alaska will have protection from the cold, a warm place to rest, and the chance to live healthier, safer lives. Dave and Lotto Alaska are true heroes to so many, and we simply couldn't do this without them.
When you play Lotto Alaska you are helping many non profits like Straw For Dogs do amazing things in our state!
How have we been so blessed to be supported and embraced by this incredible person and program? It's a question we ask ourselves all the time.
Our partnership with Lotto Alaska began in 2024 when we asked them to support our River Project with Ruby Marine. Thanks to their support, we were able to send nearly 100 insulated dog houses, straw, and other supplies to dogs living along the Tanana and Yukon Rivers that first year.
But their support didn't stop there.
David Lambert and Lotto Alaska continued to fund our River Project in 2025 and 2026, helping us reach more than 300 dogs (and counting) in some of the most remote parts of Alaska. When Typhoon Halong impacted dogs in need, they immediately stepped up to provide emergency funding for insulated dog houses and straw.
Now, they have expanded their support even further by helping us provide insulated dog houses and straw to dogs living outside anywhere in Alaskaānot just along the rivers.
What began as support for a single project has grown into a partnership that is allowing Straw For Dogs to expand our reach, respond to emergencies, and say "yes" to more dogs in need across Alaska.
David Lambert, thank you for believing in our mission and for standing beside us year after year. Your generosity has provided warmth, safety, and hope to hundreds of dogs across Alaska while giving their families the reassurance that they are not facing these challenges alone.
From all of us at Straw For Dogsāand from every dog whose life will be a little warmer this winterāthank you.
Because of Lotto Alaska, more dogs across Alaska will have protection from the cold, a warm place to rest, and the chance to live healthier, safer lives. Dave and Lotto Alaska are true heroes to so many, and we simply couldn't do this without them.
When you play Lotto Alaska you are helping many non profits like Straw For Dogs do amazing things in our state!
REMINDER! PLEASE SHARE!!
This week Straw For Dogs will be the non-profit benefitting from the Lotto Alaska drawing. So please go to https://lottoalaska.com/ to buy your tickets this week.
I believe Nick will be doing the "drawing" on Sunday!
Because of the support we have received from David Lambert and Lotto Alaska we have provided over 300 insulated dog houses and straw bundles to doggies who live outside on the Tanana, Yukon, and Innoko rivers....40 of those are pictured below.
Lotto Alaska has also generously donated to help us send dog houses to the villages affected by Typhoon Halong....We are hoping to use those funds for Kipnuk and Kwig once they are ready for people to return with their pets.
Lotto Alaska has allowed us to help so many more dogs who were living outside with inadequate shelter or no shelter at all.
This week Straw For Dogs will be the non-profit benefitting from the Lotto Alaska drawing. So please go to https://lottoalaska.com/ to buy your tickets this week.
I believe Nick will be doing the "drawing" on Sunday!
Because of the support we have received from David Lambert and Lotto Alaska we have provided over 300 insulated dog houses and straw bundles to doggies who live outside on the Tanana, Yukon, and Innoko rivers....40 of those are pictured below.
Lotto Alaska has also generously donated to help us send dog houses to the villages affected by Typhoon Halong....We are hoping to use those funds for Kipnuk and Kwig once they are ready for people to return with their pets.
Lotto Alaska has allowed us to help so many more dogs who were living outside with inadequate shelter or no shelter at all.
GOOD NEWS DOGGIE LOVERS! IT IS LOTTO TIME! PLEASE SHARE!
This weeks Lotto Alaska drawing will benefit Straw For Dogs!
We have been so blessed to have the support of Lotto Alaska for the last 3 years! This funding has resulted in a HUGE increase in the number of dog houses we were/are able to send out to dogs living outside in Alaska.
Lotto Alaska funds our river project and with the help of donated shipping by Ruby Marine has provided over 325 houses to dogs living outside along the Yukon, Tanana, and Innoko Rivers...
Lotto Alaska also donated funding to Straw For Dogs to send dog houses out to the flooded areas affected by Typhoon Halong!
So if you already buy Lotto tickets, maybe buy a couple extra to help the doggies....If you have been thinking about playing Lotto... this is the week to do it! https://lottoalaska.com/purchase/
You will be helping Straw For Dogs help the dogs who live outside in Alaska.... and as payback for your good deed you just might find the ACE! Thank you David Lambert and Lotto Alaska!
https://lottoalaska.com/purchase/
This weeks Lotto Alaska drawing will benefit Straw For Dogs!
We have been so blessed to have the support of Lotto Alaska for the last 3 years! This funding has resulted in a HUGE increase in the number of dog houses we were/are able to send out to dogs living outside in Alaska.
Lotto Alaska funds our river project and with the help of donated shipping by Ruby Marine has provided over 325 houses to dogs living outside along the Yukon, Tanana, and Innoko Rivers...
Lotto Alaska also donated funding to Straw For Dogs to send dog houses out to the flooded areas affected by Typhoon Halong!
So if you already buy Lotto tickets, maybe buy a couple extra to help the doggies....If you have been thinking about playing Lotto... this is the week to do it! https://lottoalaska.com/purchase/
You will be helping Straw For Dogs help the dogs who live outside in Alaska.... and as payback for your good deed you just might find the ACE! Thank you David Lambert and Lotto Alaska!
https://lottoalaska.com/purchase/
If you need an insulated dog house and straw for your dog who lives outside in Alaska please take a few minutes and FILL OUT THE APPLICATION at www.strawfordogs.org IT IS EASY!
Commenting "I need a house in ABC village" is not enough information for us to send you a house.
Posting a picture of your dog in the comments and saying "I need one" is not enough information either.
How would we even get the house to you with no name, phone number, no email, no instructions sent on how to put it together. This just doesn't work.
Please take a couple minutes and fill out the information we need. If you have any problems just call or text me at 907-310-7294, I will fill out the application for you while you give me the information over the phone, I have done this many times.
WE WILL FIGURE IT OUT but we need the information. So please try to fill it out or CALL ME, I WILL HELP YOU...Let's get your dog an insulated dog house!
JUST A FEW MINUTES CAN TAKE YOUR DOG FROM SLEEPING OUT IN THE COLD TO HAVING AN INSULATED DOG HOUSE AND STRAW! (this adorable puppy's family did it for him, let's do it for your puppy too)!
Commenting "I need a house in ABC village" is not enough information for us to send you a house.
Posting a picture of your dog in the comments and saying "I need one" is not enough information either.
How would we even get the house to you with no name, phone number, no email, no instructions sent on how to put it together. This just doesn't work.
Please take a couple minutes and fill out the information we need. If you have any problems just call or text me at 907-310-7294, I will fill out the application for you while you give me the information over the phone, I have done this many times.
WE WILL FIGURE IT OUT but we need the information. So please try to fill it out or CALL ME, I WILL HELP YOU...Let's get your dog an insulated dog house!
JUST A FEW MINUTES CAN TAKE YOUR DOG FROM SLEEPING OUT IN THE COLD TO HAVING AN INSULATED DOG HOUSE AND STRAW! (this adorable puppy's family did it for him, let's do it for your puppy too)!
MID YEAR UPDATE!
Since Nick, Camilo, and I took over Straw For Dogs in March of 2023...it has really grown. We wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who made this growth possible!
Houses sent out by year:
2023 - 66
2024 - 213
2025 - 315
2026 as of July 1st 267 (we will likely break 450 this year, if we can keep up this pace)....
Our builders at Arctic Chicken Coops are cranking them out as fast as they can!
In additions to insulated houses and straw we are also sending food, inside supplies, tie outs, collars, and we sometimes help with vet care.
The ability to increase the number of houses we send out is a direct relation to donations, discounts, sponsorships, etc.
So we would like to thank every one of you who donatess to Straw For Dogs, every dollar helps. We are all volunteer/no paid positions. All donations go toward helping the dogs. Thank you to every individual and business who donates to help us help the doggies!
Lotto Alaska, PetSmart Charities, ASPCA, VCA Charities, AK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Ryan Air, INC. Lynden Air Cargo, Northern Air Cargo, BERING AIR, Desert Air Transport, Grant Aviation, ACE AIR, Everts Air, Alaska Airlines, and Ruby Marine all deserve a big thank you for helping Straw For Dogs get insulated houses and straw out to the dogs who need them!
We have started adding signs to our houses in an effort to recognize the agencies that support us. We have already posted many PetSmart, VCA, Lotto Alaska, and Ruby Marine houses.
Not everyone wanted to add a sign....but you will see a couple new ones in this post...We have a Lynden sign you can see in one picture. We now have our Ryan Air signs (designed by our friend Stefanie Miller at Ryan Air). We also have our ASPCA signs ready to add to the next load also pictured below.
We don't mind sharing our dog house space with the many agencies who help us help the doggies! It is the LEAST we can do! Here are a few furries with their new houses (including some new signs).
Since Nick, Camilo, and I took over Straw For Dogs in March of 2023...it has really grown. We wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who made this growth possible!
Houses sent out by year:
2023 - 66
2024 - 213
2025 - 315
2026 as of July 1st 267 (we will likely break 450 this year, if we can keep up this pace)....
Our builders at Arctic Chicken Coops are cranking them out as fast as they can!
In additions to insulated houses and straw we are also sending food, inside supplies, tie outs, collars, and we sometimes help with vet care.
The ability to increase the number of houses we send out is a direct relation to donations, discounts, sponsorships, etc.
So we would like to thank every one of you who donatess to Straw For Dogs, every dollar helps. We are all volunteer/no paid positions. All donations go toward helping the dogs. Thank you to every individual and business who donates to help us help the doggies!
Lotto Alaska, PetSmart Charities, ASPCA, VCA Charities, AK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Ryan Air, INC. Lynden Air Cargo, Northern Air Cargo, BERING AIR, Desert Air Transport, Grant Aviation, ACE AIR, Everts Air, Alaska Airlines, and Ruby Marine all deserve a big thank you for helping Straw For Dogs get insulated houses and straw out to the dogs who need them!
We have started adding signs to our houses in an effort to recognize the agencies that support us. We have already posted many PetSmart, VCA, Lotto Alaska, and Ruby Marine houses.
Not everyone wanted to add a sign....but you will see a couple new ones in this post...We have a Lynden sign you can see in one picture. We now have our Ryan Air signs (designed by our friend Stefanie Miller at Ryan Air). We also have our ASPCA signs ready to add to the next load also pictured below.
We don't mind sharing our dog house space with the many agencies who help us help the doggies! It is the LEAST we can do! Here are a few furries with their new houses (including some new signs).
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NEED ASSISTANCE?
Straw For Dog assists caretakers and concerned citizens with pets outdoors in Alaska.
Do you know a dog who needs a warm, sturdy shelter? Does your own pet spend time outdoors?
We offer free supplies such as doghouses, straw, food, toys, and treats as well as resources including spay/neuter services and training advice to Alaskan residents.
Please fill out our easy, online application form found on ourĀ Application for AssistanceĀ page.
