Protect Sri Lanka's Street Dogs: Rescue & Rehome

Monthly Report: Protect Sri Lanka's Street Dogs: Rescue & Rehome – #68774
Project Title: Protect Sri Lanka's Street Dogs: Rescue & Rehome
Reporting Month: August – November

1. Introduction
During this reporting period, our team at Save a Life continued our mission to enhance the safety and wellbeing of street dogs across Sri Lanka. Between July and November, our focus was directed toward implementing long-term preventive measures in accident-prone areas, especially within Jaffna. We initiated two key safety interventions: preparing a street-dog visibility billboard for installation in Navanthurai, and arranging 20 reflective dog collars to improve nighttime visibility for stray dogs in high-risk locations.
Due to recent flooding in the Northern Province, these activities are temporarily on hold. Once conditions improve, we will move forward with installation and distribution to strengthen the safety of vulnerable street dogs in these communities.

2. Current Status
Although rescue operations were not the priority during this period, our team concentrated on preventive strategies to reduce accidents involving street dogs:
A visibility safety billboard designed to warn motorists and protect stray dogs in Navanthurai is ready for installation. This area has a high number of dog-related road accidents, making this intervention essential.

We have ordered 20 reflective dog collars, which will be tied on stray dogs in Jaffna to ensure better visibility during nighttime traffic. The collars are currently in transit.

Due to the ongoing flood situation, both the billboard installation and collar distribution are temporarily delayed but will resume promptly when weather conditions stabilize.

3. Challenges Faced
• Flood-Related Delays
Severe flooding in the Northern Province has impacted accessibility, transportation, and coordination, resulting in temporary delays in implementing planned activities.
• Increased Street Dog Vulnerability
Flooding has displaced many street dogs, increasing their risk of injury, hunger, and accidents — highlighting the urgent need for the planned safety measures.
• Community Requests
During this period, our team received multiple reports from residents about displaced or injured dogs, reinforcing the importance of continuing preventive and protective interventions.

4. Plans for Next Quarter
• Resume Billboard Installation
Once floodwaters recede and ground conditions stabilize, we will install the Navanthurai street-dog safety visibility billboard to help reduce road accidents.
• Distribute Reflective Collars
The 20 reflective dog collars will be tied on stray dogs in key accident-prone areas of Jaffna immediately upon arrival.
• Expand Preventive Measures
We plan to identify additional accident-risk zones and expand collar distribution and safety signage where needed.
• Feeding Support for Stray Dogs
In response to increased displacement and hunger caused by the recent floods, our team plans to conduct targeted feeding activities for vulnerable street dogs in the worst-affected areas. This will help dogs regain strength and survive until normal conditions return.

6. Thank You
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to GlobalGiving and all our supporters. Your continued encouragement enables us to design and implement protective measures for Sri Lanka’s street dogs. Although weather conditions have momentarily delayed our activities, your support ensures that we can move forward as soon as circumstances allow.
Thank you for standing with us in our mission to create safer environments for vulnerable street dogs.

Monthly Report: Protect Sri Lanka's Street Dogs: Rescue & Rehome  – #68774
Project Title: Protect Sri Lanka's Street Dogs: Rescue & Rehome 
Reporting Month: June – July

1. Introduction
During this reporting period, our team at Save a Life continued our commitment to improving the welfare of street dogs across Sri Lanka. However, due to financial constraints, we were unable to implement any rescue or rehoming activities during the months of June to July.
Despite these limitations, we remained engaged with local communities, assessed current needs, and planned future steps to resume operations once sufficient funding is available.

2. Current Status
While no on-ground interventions were carried out this quarter, the need for rescue, medical care, and rehoming of street dogs remains urgent. Many street dogs continue to face starvation, injury, illness, and abuse. Our team has received multiple calls and requests for assistance from concerned citizens and volunteers across various districts. Unfortunately, the lack of operational funds has restricted our ability to respond.

3. Challenges Faced
Lack of Funding: The primary challenge during this period was insufficient financial support. Without adequate funding, we could not cover essential costs such as medical supplies, veterinary services, transportation, food, and shelter maintenance for rescued dogs.
Growing Demand, Limited Resources:The number of street dog cases reported to us has been steadily increasing. With
limited resources, we were unable to respond to these cases, leaving many animals in vulnerable conditions.
Operational Stagnation: In the absence of ongoing activities, maintaining volunteer momentum and partnerships with local service providers has been difficult. However, we are working to sustain communication with our network to ensure readiness once funding resumes.

4. Plans for Next

Fundraising Campaigns: We plan to launch new fundraising efforts through GlobalGiving and local platforms to secure the necessary funds for field activities.
Strengthen Local Partnerships: Engage with local veterinarians, shelters, and volunteers to develop a scalable action plan for when funding becomes available.
Awareness and Advocacy: Continue raising awareness on social media and through community channels to highlight the needs of Sri Lanka's street dogs and encourage donor support.

6. Thank You
We are sincerely grateful to GlobalGiving and our supporters for believing in our mission. Although this quarter was challenging due to a lack of funds, your continued interest gives us hope. With your support, we aim to restart our rescue and rehoming efforts in the coming months and bring safety, care, and dignity to Sri Lanka’s vulnerable street dogs. Thank you for
being part of this journey.