Meet Tubik!

Tubik is one of the new residents at the Dnipro Shelter, rescued from the recent evacuation effort. If Tubik looks happy in his photos, that's because his rescue is almost a miracle -- soldiers found him at the Druzhkivka-Kramatorsk checkpoint. There isn't a single village or house within a 10-kilometer radius of the checkpoint, meaning he had to run across a minefield to get there.

It's clear that Tubik was someone's pet. We don't know what happened to his family, but we'll be supporting the Dnipro shelter to make sure that Tubik and all the other rescues get the essential care they need. Join us!

 
 

Happy Birthday to our friends at Dogs on Road in Georgia! 

We are so honored and delighted to be working with this amazing team. Two years ago, Dogs on the Road formed when a group of expats living in Batumi, Georgia, saw the incredible need to feed homeless dogs that were abandoned along a mountainous road that stretches from Batumi to Tbilisi. They purchased food, found volunteer drivers, and set off every week without fail to feed the starving dogs that were dumped and now living along this road. And every week, they are greeted by wagging tails and hungry bellies. While many might turn a blind eye to so much suffering, the Dogs on the Road team finds joy in making the lives of these dogs just a little bit better. They can't save everyone, but they can alleviate their suffering, even if just for one day -- to show them some kindness and love. 

Of course, these trips are hard; often, dogs chase after their car, just begging to be rescued. With every trip, a few lucky dogs get picked up, there is simply no room or resources to take everyone. Some of the rescues need medical attention, others just need to be spayed and vaccinated. Sochi Dogs provides support for the medical procedures, vaccinations, and spay surgeries. We've also been incredibly lucky to welcome some of these rescues to loving homes here in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. If you've had a chance to meet a dog from Georgia, you know just how special they are. 

Join us in celebrating these dogs and the amazing Dogs on the Road team! Make a special birthday donation to support their work so more dogs can be fed, rescued, and loved. 


50 Dogs Are On Their Way to Safety

In just 30 minutes, a car carrying nearly 50 dogs—30 of them puppies—is expected to arrive at our partner shelter in Dnipro, Ukraine. These dogs are coming from Druzhkivka, a town about 3.5 hours east of Dnipro, from areas where families were forced to evacuate and sadly had to leave their beloved pets behind.

The Dnipro shelter is prepared with travel crates and supplies to welcome them. Sochi Dogs is stepping in to support this lifesaving effort by covering the costs of vet exams, vaccinations, and spay/neuter procedures.

If you’d like to help these dogs and support ongoing rescue efforts in Ukraine, please consider making a donation to the Sochi Dogs Ukraine Fund. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for standing with us and the animals who need us most.

War in Ukraine: Dnipro Under Attack - The Shelter Needs Our Help

Our hearts are with the Dnipro team today. The city suffered another attack yesterday. Many people are fleeing, animals are being left behind, and there are a lot of injured animals on the street.

Local vet clinics are overwhelmed! The Dnipro shelter is doing all it can to take in and treat homeless animals, including this little girl who was found all alone in the middle of a town plaza.

During the incredibly difficult time, we want to allow them to focus on what matters most - helping animals in need. So we're working closely with the shelter to cover the fees for spay surgeries and veterinary care. If you want to support the Dnipro Shelter during this incredibly difficult time, please consider making a gift to our Ukraine Fund.