Rogue Valley Street Dogs (formerly known as Street Dog Project) was founded in 2013. We first operated as a program of Friends of the Animal Shelter in Jackson County, Oregon. In 2021 Street Dog Project was established as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. We are a community service public charity that focuses on improving the quality of life of pets affected by houselessness and poverty.
Our primary mission is to provide free spay/neuter services for animals of the unhoused and no/very low income in order to improve the lives of animals and prevent overpopulation.
To establish trust and improve the quality of life for dogs and cats, we provide limited high-quality food, collars, leashes, harnesses, coats, and other items to help pets in need. We also provide vouchers for low-cost vaccine clinics and help with flea/tick/worm medications and veterinary care when able.
As we continue to make spay and neuter our priority, we believe that a holistic approach with an educational platform to provide long term, meaningful help that will improve the lives of dogs and cats and prevent more animals from entering shelters, being euthanized, or leading a life of suffering.
We strongly believe in collaboration and work closely with partners who serve the unhoused communities and animals in Southern Oregon; we provide food and gear and do outreach events where we distribute donations and work with people to spay and neuter their pets.
Our Mission is to fund and facilitate spay-neuter and essential support services to improve the lives of pets living in poverty.
Our Vision is to alleviate the suffering and tragic consequences of pet overpopulation in the Rogue Valley through education and compassionate action. We envision a community where dogs and cats of our most vulnerable are safe, healthy, and kept out of overcrowded animal shelters.
Our Values:
- Trust and Respect – We believe every person and animal deserves respect, kindness, and support without judgment. Building a foundation of trust enables us to take meaningful, compassionate action.
- Education – Our focus is to teach about pet care and the importance of spay and neuter. We also educate our clients about other resources for assistance. We strive to inform all in our community about the crisis of pet overpopulation and barriers to care for those most in need. Education is our most powerful avenue to change.
- Community – To be effective and sustainable, we cannot work alone; collaboration is key. We welcome and build partnerships with human social service agencies, animal welfare groups, the veterinary community, local businesses, individual supporters, volunteers, and anyone who wants to improve lives on both ends of the leash.
- Safety – We are ever mindful of creating a safe space for all: animals, guardians, volunteers, veterinary partners, and members of the public.