What is Stray Buddy?
Stray Buddy is a community support platform focused on street dog care, coexistence, and conflict prevention.
We support caregivers, residents, RWAs, NGOs, and local stakeholders with tools, resources, awareness, and guidance to strengthen community dog management at the local level.
Why Community-Led Care Matters
Safer communities
Practical solutions that improve safety and coexistence for people and community animals.
Hyperlocal Solutions
Area-based action built around the people, dogs and the needs of each community.
Supportive Processes
A clear framework, practical tools and support to help communities take coordinated action.
How Stray Buddy Works
Stray Buddy Facilitates
- Tools & knowledge
- Guidance & training
- Connections & resources
- Conflict resolution
Caregivers Lead
- Hands-on dog care
- Local coordination
- Sterilisation & vaccination
- Treatment & recovery
Community Leaders Support
- Animal welfare committee
- Record keeping
- Government relations
- Awareness & mediation
Our Community-Led Approach to Coexistence
Caregivers are at the heart of community dog care
Caregivers play a vital role in supporting community dogs through daily observation, feeding, trust-building, and local coordination.
Explore guides, awareness materials, conflict-resolution resources, and practical tools for community dog care and coexistence.
Know Your Community Dogs
Explore mapped dog profiles, learn about community dogs in different areas, and understand how local care systems are built around them.
Take Action For Your Community
Are you a caregiver, resident, RWA, NGO, or government stakeholder looking to collaborate, resolve conflict, access resources, or strengthen community dog management in your area? Reach out to get started.
Latest Blog Posts
The Human Side of People–Dog Conflict: What’s On The Other Side Of The Coin?
Human–dog conflict is, of course, not one-sided; there are always two sides of a coin. As highlighted in the Stray Buddy check-list above, coexistence requires addressing both sides of the equation: The dog’s needs: food, rest, safety, health etc. The human...
When Street Dogs Are Called “Aggressive”, Removal Is Not The First Option
In many urban neighbourhoods, the story follows a familiar pattern. A group of street dogs begins barking, chasing, or lunging at passersby. Fear spreads. Complaints rise. And very quickly, one word starts circulating: “Aggressive.” Once that label sticks, the next...
Dealing With Street Dogs
The main character of this story is actually not a dog. But the community of DDA Saket A & C SFS block. This is where we meet Chilli, Oldie, Pepper, Pinku, Pantar and Saint, 6 community dogs. DDA Saket A & C Block is a middle-class residential neighborhood in...