Who We Are
Sochi Dogs is a US-based international nonprofit organization rescuing homeless and abandoned dogs around the globe. We are a vibrant community of problem-solvers, dog-lovers, and change-makers who believe every dog deserves a home and work hard every day for a kinder and more compassionate future.

Our Solutions:

Spay/Neuter
Spay-neuter is the only solution to prevent dogs from ending up on the street. Currently Sochi Dogs is running a free spay/neuter program for homeless and abandoned animals in Ukraine to help prevent a stray animal crisis as a result of the war. In the past we’ve run multilingual educational campaigns to promote spaying/neuter, explaining the importance of the procedure, and reassuring pet owners of its safety.
Disaster Assistance and Relocation
Getting our start during the Sochi Olympics, Sochi Dogs is no stranger to emergency situations. When disaster strikes, Sochi Dogs mobilizes quickly. We seek out individual rescuers and small shelters that need our help the most and identify their specific needs. We provide funds for emergency veterinary care and animal relocation. We follow up with partners, assist with adoption, and support rescuers long after the news cycle has moved on. We are currently working in Ukraine. Read more about our work here.
International Adoption
We believe there is the right human for every dog, even if that human might be thousands of miles away. Sochi Dogs adopts dogs in parts of the US, Canada, EU, and UK, where we place dogs from our rescue partners in South Korea, Latvia, Russia, and Ukraine. We spend time getting to know you -- our adopters -- just like our partner rescues spend time getting to know their k-9s. This personalized approach combined with our foster-to-adopt method means that we make a perfect match almost every time! Learn more about our adoption programs here and see our happily-ever-afters here.
Community Dog and Homeless Colony Support
Not every dog will be a family pet so Sochi Dogs supports dogs wherever they are, whenever they need help. We work with community dogs, who are cared for by an entire village to ensure they are vaccinated, spayed, and receive all necessary medical procedures. We support k-9 colonies, regularly feeding dogs who live on the street and taking them to get vaccinated and spayed before releasing them back.
Advocacy
Believing in a kinder and more compassionate future means we will not be satisfied with the status quo and we are not afraid to speak up for animals in need. Most recently Sochi Dogs has worked with the Animal Wellness Action coalition petitioning the CDC to lift the ban on dog imports into the United States. We are also proud members of the Food For Thought Campaign, committed to the humane treatment of all animals. We promise to serve only vegetarian food at all of our events.
Sochi Sanctuary
When we take on the responsibility of rescuing a dog, we mean it — we’ll be there for the dog’s entire life. We support our rescue partners who care for Sochi Sanctuary members. These are dogs with serious medical conditions or ones that are particularly fearful for whom a traditional home environment would be too stressful. Sochi Dogs made a promise to these dogs that they’ll always have a human to care for them and that's what we do with the help of our Sanctuary Sponsors. Meet the Sanctuary residents here .
Our Impact:
We believe in the power of change. We take dogs who’ve been hit by cars, abandoned on the street, and those who are lost, hungry, and have nowhere else to go, and with lots of hard work, determination and love we turn their futures around.

Currently, we are supporting a shelter in Dnipro Ukraine to rescue dogs impacted by the invasion. Read about our work or click on the photos below to see some before and after transformations.
Our History:
Sochi Dogs got its start during the 2014 Olympic Games when homeless dogs were poisoned in preparation for the games. A small group of passionate individuals saw the signs in their neighborhood and jumped into action - literally. Any dog that would get in their cars they brought to a small makeshift shelter on the outskirts of the city. Not surprisingly, word quickly spread about this unique organization, and Sochi Dogs was born! Read more about our milestones here.