Help Street Dogs in Dharamsala and Save Lives

Dear DAR Supporters! 

Meet Ash. Ash was found with a rope tied around his neck. 

The rope must have been put on him when he was much smaller, because by the time we found him, we had to cut it off and it had caused the huge open wound shown in the photograph above. 

We are not sure why, but many local villagers tie ropes and strings around dogs necks and tails when they are puppies. Sometimes, it is for superstitious reasons—one being that by tying a rope or string, it will make the dog a better protector for you home and family, or that a dog will not pee or poop in your house. 

We are working in the communities to teach people this is not humane and simply not true. Most of the time it causes issues similar to Ash's. 

Luckily, after 3 weeks at DAR, Ash is now happy and almost healed.  And this is thanks to you.

DAR would not exist without you, our dear supporters and friends. Thank you for all your generous donations throughout the years. It cost us $7,800 (5,600 GBP), per month to run the rescue. This week, we hope you join us as we raise funds for DAR with the help of the Global Giving Little by Little campaign. 

Today, April 9th through April 13th,Global Giving will match donations up to $50 at 50% while funds remain!

 And guess what, $50 is all it costs to take a dog like Ash from rescue to recovery.  So donate this week, and share this message with all of your animal loving friends. Ash and thes stray dogs of Dharamsala will be forever grateful. 

Links:

• Watch DAR Founder, Deb Jarrett, Give a TEDx Talk
• Watch Roma Recover from a tragic accident.

Is it that they are all adorable? 

Is it that they are all at Dharamsala Animal Rescue? 

How about, they all have been rescued off the streets of Dharamsala. 

Well, all of the above are true, however, it is not what I am referring to. All of these pups took a ride in DAR's jeep.

Yes, sounds like a boring topic, but DAR's jeep is actually one of our most crucial players. In fact, we refer to her as "the Jaguar." She may not be quite as pretty as a Jaguar, but we treat her like gold. She goes out two to four times a week to catch and carry street dogs to our clinic who need to be sterilized and vaccinated. She keeps them safe inside her cabin. 

She also goes out on emergency calls several times a week. She gives some comfort to the animals that have just been hit by cars, are suffering from disease, and cozies dumped pups like the mom they no longer have. 

We wash her many times a week, get her painted when needed. Fix the many bumps and bruises she aquires traveling on the twisty gnarly mountain roads of Dharamsala. 

We have had her since 2012—she is almost 6 years old—and is now in need of a facelift to keep her going. We told her she did not have to be so vain, but now we realize she is not whining without cause. The floor bed of her cabin will literally fall out if we do not fix her. There is rust everywhere. She will no longer be able to hold our babies safely from the street to the shelter. 

The Jaguar needs your help. Her facelift will cost $750 (530 GBP). Can you help return her to her former glory? 

We would be so thankful. Please see attached photos. 

Links:

• Check out our Microproject and Help Get Muffin and Charlie Home.