In The News



Midwest FurFest donation to help Midwest SDC Teams

We are hugely grateful to all MidWest FurFest participants and organizers for donating over $135,000 to The Street Dog Coalition!


December 4, 2024

We are so honored to be selected in the Canine Health & Wellness category for The Dogist Fund. We are also incredibly humbled to be in the company of the other two nonprofit recipients: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Crisis Canines. Click here to see The Dogist announce his selection of these on Instagram. 

SDC Named a recipient of The Dogist Fund


Lincoln Center conducts supply drive to support The Street Dog Coalition

November 2, 2024

The Lincoln Center Holds a Supply Drive to Support The Street Dog Coalition during their Cozy Coats Drive.


October 15, 2024

Highlighting the work our team lead, Dr. Mullen does in Austin helping his clients and patients with the difficult decision navigating humane euthanasia

SDC Veterinarian Highlighted in Documentary “The Passing”

The Grey Muzzle Organization provides grant for care

September 11, 2024

“This grant will help us give senior dogs like Susie Q a medical alert service dog for SDC client Judy,” says Katrina Weschler of SDC…”


Street Dog Coalition holds free clinic Saturday morning

August 17, 2024

SDC’s Rogue Valley, OR team was featured on ABC Channel 5 News sharing about their clinic for the community.


August 12, 2024

The American Animal Hospital Association featured The Street Dog Coalition and their work during heatwaves.

Cooling compassion: Heat relief for people and pets facing homelessness


Safety Net Programs for Pets

Fall 2024

The Street Dog Coalition was featured in an Article in HealthyPet magazine in the Veterinary Outreach category.


Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s new partnership to support pet parents, pets in need

July 5, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive and Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced a new partnership with The Street Dog Coalition to help support pets in need. Through the partnership, Hill’s will enable The Street Dog Coalition to distribute essential products and Hill’s pet food products to communities in need. 


June 26, 2024

“We've had tears of gratitude. One woman insisted on giving us $2, all she had, to support our work. These are the experiences we have at every clinic," Wheeler tells Veterinary Practice News.”

The Street Dog Coalition: Holistic, Humane Healing for the Unhoused of all Species

March 30, 2024

Article from Tucson Dog Magazine, “The Street Dog Coalition (SDC) is working to fill that gap. They continue to branch out, providing free veterinary care to companion animals of unhoused people as more chapters continue to be established in cities nationwide. Luckily, Tucson is one of them.”


Hill's Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive team up to care for unhoused pets

June 27, 2024

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Colgate-Palmolive have announced a new partnership with The Street Dog Coalition to improve access to care for unhoused people and their pets.


The Street Dog Coalition and AVMA partner for clinic


May 27, 2024

“For a lot of Street Dog clients, Cuddy says, their companion animal is “the one stable relationship in their life. It’s the one being that loves them. That bond is really valuable, and it’s not any less than it is for anybody else.”

An Ashland cat gets care from free mobile vet clinic 

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Colgate-Palmolive company partner with The Street Dog Coalition

June 24, 2024

PR Newswire features the partnership between Hills Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive company and The Street Dog Coalition.


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Veterinarians provide health care services for pets of Austin's unhoused population

June 23, 2024

KVUE ABC Austin covers the street clinic to support the Austin population.


AVMA and Street Dog Coalition team up to aid homeless pets and owners in Austin

June 23, 2024

“During the AVMA annual convention in Austin, the AVMA and the Street Dog Coalition helped people experiencing homelessness get the pet care and services they need at no cost.”


June 13, 2024

“We’re here to provide the service so they can keep their pet, and that can keep their mental health, their physical health, their pets happy, as well as themselves,”

Columbia, SC hosts first SDC clinic


June 5, 2024

Channel 10 featured SDC Columbia, SC team lead Dr. Jennifer Bonovich as they partner for a Community Resource Fair.

SDC partners for Community Resource Fair



One Health Clinics are Catching on

April 16, 2024

“One Health is the concept that the health of humans, other animals and the planet are intertwined. One Health clinics build on these interconnections by bringing human health care practitioners together with veterinary professionals to help vulnerable population.”


Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards Spotlight: The Street Dog Coalition


Decatur, IL hosts inaugural clinic

February 26, 2024

Herald News highlights Decatur’s first SDC Street Clinic


Donation helps Topeka Street Dog Coalition

February 21, 2024

“Pets are like family - and that’s true no matter how wealthy you may or may not be.”


Homeless pets are getting free care

January 28, 2024

From grooming to rabies shots, nonprofits are working to make sure no animal is left behind.


Caring for both ends of the leash

January 19, 2024

“She goes everywhere with me,” he said. “She brings me comfort and safety. She’s always watching my back, and I watch hers.”


Housing homeless pets during cold snap in Topeka

January 17, 2024

“However, these operations run year-round, rain or shine. Baldwin says the coalition’s motto is ‘taking care of both ends of the leash,’ meaning both people and animals.”


January 2, 2024

NOCO Style Magazine recently covered our Northern Colorado team in their section that provides "uplifting and inspiring stories to restore your faith in humanity," and they delivered!

Something Good in the Neighborhood:
The Street Dog Coalition


December 9, 2024

“I want veterinary care to be accessible to everyone and every pet,” Lauren Herd, team lead for the Street Dog Coalition Wichita, said.


Wichita Veterinarian caring for lives on both ends of the leash

December 5, 2024

“A lot of people will care for their pets over care for themselves,” said Herd. She added, “We have to break down those stigmas and make sure that people understand that they are people too and they are allowed to have their companions.”

Wichita hosts pop up clinic


Free vet services to pets of homeless Vermonters

December 4, 2024

An all-volunteer team of veterinarians provide vaccinations, exams, tests, and more for the pets that come in. Supplies were provided by the national Street Dog Coalition network, a nonprofit based in Colorado


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