About Us

The Dog Welfare Project is a comprehensive knowledge portal for professionals and volunteers dedicated to improving canine lives. We provide essential information to the dog welfare community, helping them enhance the well-being of our furry companions. Our resources also assist in meeting funders’ evolving expectations, which include addressing root causes and promoting ecosystem-wide collaboration.

Topics

Our content covers four main areas: street dogs (free-roaming dogs), shelter dogs, owned dogs (pet dogs), and the resilience of dog welfare organizations. For each topic, we offer in-depth explanations of challenges, practical implementation guides, and inspiring global success stories.

Library

Our extensive library features seven resource categories:

1. Courses: Professional development opportunities, including certifications, conferences and lectures.
2. Data: Our Dog Welfare Data & Facts Book, compiling information from academic and reputable sources.
3. Initiatives: The Dog Welfare Initiative List is a catalog of past and ongoing dog welfare projects.
4. Organizations: The Dog Welfare Organization Directory lists entities working in the field.
5. Publications: Curated articles, guides, and presentations from trusted sources.
6. Research: Accessible summaries of academic studies on dog welfare.
7. Templates: Ready-to-use resources for various dog welfare projects, from infographics to email templates.

How to Use This Resource

For Newcomers

For those new to dog welfare, we recommend starting by exploring the topic that interests you most. Review the success cases to understand effective solutions, then consult our implementation guides to learn how you can contribute. Use the Initiative List and Organization Directory to find an initiative and organization that align with your passion, and explore further employment or volunteer opportunities.

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For Experts

Compare our root cause analyses with your own insights. Leverage our library to supplement your work, streamline efforts with our templates, and enhance donor proposals using our Data & Facts Book. Stay current with relevant research and identify certifications to boost your professional standing.

Get Involved

Help us maintain and expand the Dog Welfare Project by sharing information about missing or outdated content. We also welcome requests for templates on relevant topics. Please use the contact form to submit your contributions or requests.

We’re committed to providing the most up-to-date and relevant information. Thank you for your patience as we grow, and for your dedication to improving dog welfare worldwide.