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
From Flower Beds to Furry Friendships: How One Woman Found Her Purpose by Caring for Street Dogs
At 17, Vidita already knows what it means to care for animals—and she's learning from the best. She had the privilege of interviewing Chhavi Aunty, a warm-hearted and wise woman whose life has been transformed by street dogs. Chhavi Aunty has been a counsellor in...
Rabies is 100% deadly but also 100% preventable
Last week the Hauz Rani City Forest caregiver group faced a rabies scare. An unknown young dog had come in and showed symptoms. Quick and appropriate action was taken by the local caregivers who recognised the symptoms. An outbreak was prevented.
Coexistence is Possible: The Perspective of an RWA President
Interview by Vidita (16 years), Youth Ambassador – Stray Buddy Program, All Creatures Great and Small