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An important clarification for our Team Dogstar family
A clear explanation of Dogstar’s approach to volunteering, feeding, and animal welfare in Sri Lanka.
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Thinking of volunteering with animals in Sri Lanka? Read this first.
A breakdown of Sri Lanka's immigration rules and why it's never possible to volunteer on a tourist visa.
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Rabies Is Preventable, Not Curable
What is rabies, how does it spread, and how to prepare when visiting a country where rabies is present.
Why Nylon Sutures Have No Place Inside a CNVR Patient
Why internal nylon sutures should never be used in CNVR surgeries.
Home Already: Rethinking Rescue for Sri Lanka’s Street Dogs
Discover why traditional rescue models don’t work for Sri Lanka’s street dogs, and how Dogstar’s CNVR programme offers a more ethical, sustainable solution.
Protecting Our Feeding Programme
Why Dogstar's street dog and cat feeding programme will never be turned into a tourist experience.
The Monk, Mango & Me: The Story of Dogstar
How two ex-London Underground workers ended up 5,000 miles from home running an animal welfare charity in Sri Lanka. This is the story of Dogstar.
Introducing Our New Electric Tuk-Tuks
Find out why we've added two electric tuk-tuks to our fleet and how these vehicles are ensuring a more sustainable approach to our mission.
Beyond Numbers: Rethinking the Impact of Animal Welfare Work
Discover more about Dogstar's approach to sterilisation and why we will always prioritise quality over quantity.
Michelle & Wendy’s Adventure
An interview with Team Dogstar family member Michelle who took on five incredible challenges to raise vital funds for Dogstar.
Animal Welfare, Human Welfare & Why We Should Care About Both
The importance of respecting and looking out for both animals and their advocates.
Are Shelters the Answer to the Dog Overpopulation Crisis?
Discover why rehoming animals isn't the focus of our mission and how our spay/neuter programme is changing and saving lives.