This is Kilo. He lives in a rural community in Northwest Alaska. As you can see Kilo has no shelter at all right now. This 4 year old boy used to be an inside dog but got too big so he is an outside dog now. We were told he gets very frisky inside, the kids get him too excited and there just isn't enough room for them to play. The kids do go outside to play with him and he looks forward to their play time.

We talked to his person about allowing him to come inside during the bitter cold weather and to see the kids more during the winter. They are willing to try. Once concern is that he is a bit stinky so we are going to send some dry shampoo and a brush for them to try and see if that will help Kilo get a little more inside time. We know nothing about dry shampoo and need to make sure we send something that will not irritate his skin, so we will get some professional advice on that.

If you would like to help us get an insulated house and straw for Kilo please donate here. Thank you so much everyone. We appreciate all of you and all of the support.

While we at Straw For Dogs are not of the mindset that dogs should live outside in the cold away from their families, the reality is that many do.

We provide insulated dog houses and straw to dogs living outside in the harsh Alaskan climate. Even with a dog house and straw these living conditions are far from ideal. However, sending these resources are the most immediate action we can take to provide a little comfort to dogs who are suffering in the elements.

We continue to encourage people to bring their dogs inside (at least periodically for love and socialization), walk them, and play with them. We offer supplies to help with this as well.

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR KILO $420

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SPONSORS NEEDED FOR KILO $420

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