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More pictures, as promised, from our River Project build on 8/8/26!
Thank you to Arctic Chicken Coops, Jim, and Aiden for putting in such a long day for us. They brought the houses up from Wasilla, built them with us, and drove back the same day! We really could not do any of this without them.
Thank you to John Haus and James Richardson for volunteering to help us. We were a little short-handed and really appreciated them coming through for us. AND we haven't seen much of Camilo Acevedo this summer; he has been on "paternity leave" with his new baby girl...we were very happy he could make it out!
This brings us to 103 River Houses this summer and 317 total since we began sending houses out with Ruby Marine in 2024. Thank you, Ruby Marine. Without the generous shipping donations from Ruby Marine, we would not be able to get as many houses to the dogs who need them.
Of course, a big thank you to our friend David Lambert and Lotto Alaska for funding our River Project every year (plus more). Those big heavy houses cost money to build, and Lotto Alaska is who gives us the funding to do it.
Thank you to Arctic Chicken Coops, Jim, and Aiden for putting in such a long day for us. They brought the houses up from Wasilla, built them with us, and drove back the same day! We really could not do any of this without them.
Thank you to John Haus and James Richardson for volunteering to help us. We were a little short-handed and really appreciated them coming through for us. AND we haven't seen much of Camilo Acevedo this summer; he has been on "paternity leave" with his new baby girl...we were very happy he could make it out!
This brings us to 103 River Houses this summer and 317 total since we began sending houses out with Ruby Marine in 2024. Thank you, Ruby Marine. Without the generous shipping donations from Ruby Marine, we would not be able to get as many houses to the dogs who need them.
Of course, a big thank you to our friend David Lambert and Lotto Alaska for funding our River Project every year (plus more). Those big heavy houses cost money to build, and Lotto Alaska is who gives us the funding to do it.
Yesterday, 7 of us (plus our 2 volunteer puppies) built 43 more Straw For Dogs insulated dog houses going out to the doggies living along the Yukon and Tanana Rivers! More pictures to follow!
Thank you, Ruby Marine, for shipping these houses out to the dogs who need them for the last 3 years! Thank you, Lotto Alaska, for funding our River Project for the last 3 years!
This batch takes us to 103 for our 2026 River Project.
AND 317 since our River Project began in May of 2024!
317 Warmer/Safer Puppies thanks to Ruby Marine and Lotto Alaska!
Thank you, Ruby Marine, for shipping these houses out to the dogs who need them for the last 3 years! Thank you, Lotto Alaska, for funding our River Project for the last 3 years!
This batch takes us to 103 for our 2026 River Project.
AND 317 since our River Project began in May of 2024!
317 Warmer/Safer Puppies thanks to Ruby Marine and Lotto Alaska!
This handsome boy is Butch! Butch is a big 3-year-old puppy... and is one of the lucky dogs who gets to spend a good amount of time inside with his family.
He does enjoy being outside, though, and has a small house and platforms to hang out on, but his family wanted to get him an upgrade for his outdoor time.
Thank you to PetSmart Charities for sponsoring this insulated house and straw for Mr. Butch. Thank you to Lynden Air Cargo and Ryan Air, INC. for shipping this big, heavy house out to Butch's village. We have been incredibly blessed to have so many generous partners who want to help us get shelter out to the dogs who need it.
If you know of a dog who lives outside in Alaska and needs an insulated dog house and straw OR if you would like to support our mission to help these dogs, please go to www.strawfordogs.org
He does enjoy being outside, though, and has a small house and platforms to hang out on, but his family wanted to get him an upgrade for his outdoor time.
Thank you to PetSmart Charities for sponsoring this insulated house and straw for Mr. Butch. Thank you to Lynden Air Cargo and Ryan Air, INC. for shipping this big, heavy house out to Butch's village. We have been incredibly blessed to have so many generous partners who want to help us get shelter out to the dogs who need it.
If you know of a dog who lives outside in Alaska and needs an insulated dog house and straw OR if you would like to support our mission to help these dogs, please go to www.strawfordogs.org
This sweet one-year-old girl with our favorite adorable DOT eyebrows is Spade!
Spade was living outside with a makeshift shelter and straw when a good friend/volunteer of ours who lives in Spade's community told her family about Straw For Dogs. Her family applied, and a few weeks later Spade was all set up!
Thank you to PetSmart Charities for sponsoring this house for Spade, and thank you to ACE AIR CARGO for donating the shipping for this doghouse!
Spade was living outside with a makeshift shelter and straw when a good friend/volunteer of ours who lives in Spade's community told her family about Straw For Dogs. Her family applied, and a few weeks later Spade was all set up!
Thank you to PetSmart Charities for sponsoring this house for Spade, and thank you to ACE AIR CARGO for donating the shipping for this doghouse!
Here are a couple of sweetie pies with their new insulated dog houses sponsored by ASPCA! Corrie and Buster!
Neither of these puppies had an adequate dog house, BUT THEY DO NOW! Something is not quite right with the roof on Corrie's house, but we contacted the family, and they have corrected it... (after pictures are important).
Thank you to the families who contacted Straw For Dogs to get these furries proper shelter.
Thank you to ASPCA for helping us provide insulated houses and straw to dogs living outside in Alaska. Thank you to Lynden Air Cargo and Ryan Air, INC. for getting these houses out to the puppies who need them!
If you know a dog who lives outside and needs an insulated dog house and straw OR if you would like to support us in our mission to help these doggies, please go to www.strawfordogs.org
Thank you!
Neither of these puppies had an adequate dog house, BUT THEY DO NOW! Something is not quite right with the roof on Corrie's house, but we contacted the family, and they have corrected it... (after pictures are important).
Thank you to the families who contacted Straw For Dogs to get these furries proper shelter.
Thank you to ASPCA for helping us provide insulated houses and straw to dogs living outside in Alaska. Thank you to Lynden Air Cargo and Ryan Air, INC. for getting these houses out to the puppies who need them!
If you know a dog who lives outside and needs an insulated dog house and straw OR if you would like to support us in our mission to help these doggies, please go to www.strawfordogs.org
Thank you!
This load brings us to house number 303 on what looks like a beautiful day in Anchorage!
In 2025, we sent out 314 doghouses for the entire year. As of today in 2026, we are up to 303 doghouses. To say we have been busy this year is an understatement! We can barely keep up!
Fortunately, we have wonderful builders in Arctic Chicken Coops who keep building them! We also have so many generous air carriers who donate or discount the shipping costs. This load will start out on Lynden Air Cargo, 6 will transfer to Ryan Air, INC., and 4 will transfer to BERING AIR to make it out to the doggies who are waiting for them.
We will keep sending houses out until all outside dogs have an insulated dog house and straw...or until we run out of money!
If you know a dog who lives outside and needs an insulated dog house and straw, or you would like to donate to help us help those doggies, please go to www.strawfordogs.org!
PS Building 40 more to send out on Ruby Marine next week!
Thank you!
In 2025, we sent out 314 doghouses for the entire year. As of today in 2026, we are up to 303 doghouses. To say we have been busy this year is an understatement! We can barely keep up!
Fortunately, we have wonderful builders in Arctic Chicken Coops who keep building them! We also have so many generous air carriers who donate or discount the shipping costs. This load will start out on Lynden Air Cargo, 6 will transfer to Ryan Air, INC., and 4 will transfer to BERING AIR to make it out to the doggies who are waiting for them.
We will keep sending houses out until all outside dogs have an insulated dog house and straw...or until we run out of money!
If you know a dog who lives outside and needs an insulated dog house and straw, or you would like to donate to help us help those doggies, please go to www.strawfordogs.org!
PS Building 40 more to send out on Ruby Marine next week!
Thank you!
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We encourage concerned citizens to work with caretakers in order to improve the life of a dog outdoors. Talk to your neighbors, offer support (not judgement) and do what you can, where you are.
Together we can make a difference!
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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 our Application for Assistance page.
