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Understanding distemper
An in-depth look at distemper, how it affects dogs, and how you can help protect street dogs in Sri Lanka from this deadly virus.
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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.
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.
Our Feeding Programme
Discover how our street dog feeding programme began and why the Meals on Three Wheels service is still so important today.
Why Running a Charity is Like Running a Business
What goes into running a successful animal welfare charity and why it's not always hands-on animal work.
Why Prevention is Better Than a Cure
By sterilising and vaccinating every animal we meet, we can prevent unnecessary suffering and improve the welfare of Sri Lanka's street animals.
How Can Dogs Help Our Mental Health?
Discover the positive effect dogs have on our mental health and why they make such great companions.
Spotting Signs of Stress in Your Dog
The signs and body language to look out for that could signify your dog is feeling tense, nervous or stressed.
Prejudice Undermines Animal Welfare
Founder and CEO Sam explains why prejudice and racism are some of the biggest threats when it comes to Dogstar's work.
Engagement is our Biggest Superpower
How we engage with our local communities to redefine concepts of animal ownership and responsibility in Sri Lanka.
The Power of Love
Conditions like mange and scabies can be excruciating for a dog, but they are totally treatable with on the spot remedies.