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DOTS (Dogs On The Streets London)

 Founded by Michelle who runs various other homeless outreach projects. She is well known for her support towards street dogs, understanding the bond between homeless people and their pets. Has been providing essentials for street dogs for more than five years, using her Twitter page to raise awareness and collect donations. 

 DOTS functions within the Borough of Westminster, Camden, Shoreditch, East and parts of North London and is the leading volunteer street project that "protects, care and supports" street dogs. Michelle herself was the first to bring dog essentials to the homeless people of London. The appreciation from London's homeless was overwhelming and with growing awareness, more initiatives have acknowledged how necessary the support and donations are. 

 Dogs can be the only companion for many people sleeping on the streets and many will choose to prioritise their dog's needs and well-being over their own. Whilst dogs can live on a diet of human food, it's not ideal for their health; DOTS supplies (donated) foods and other essentials, (treats, leads, collars, warm dog coats, etc) to help ensure both pup and owner can be as healthy and happy and possible. 

 Each dog seen by DOTS is registered and given a wearable tag with the charity's details and unique number so other professionals can acquire their care history. Dogs may be on special diets, so the unique number is essential to ensuring each dog is given the best care it can receive – even if seen by other veterinary carers. This is a new initiative that DOTS will be implementing across the UK in hopes of better protecting dogs on the streets.

 All items available at dog care stations are fully dependent on donations from supporters and self-funding.

Stations:

Location: 

The Strand London WC2R 0QN

Dates/Times:

Every Sunday – 2 pm – 4 pm

Essentials – (Weekly)

Dog food, leads, collars, coats, Toys etc…)

Vet –  Weekly 

Health checks, Micro Chipping, Medication (if required), Blue Cross Registration and a monthly vaccination clinic at our station.

Trainer/Behaviourist – Weekly

Dog Grooming Van – Last Sunday in every month

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Location:

Kings X Train Station London Nw1

Dates/Times:

Every Wednesday evening 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Essentials

Food,Collars,Leads,Toys,Treats)

Vet Care:

Basic health checks (flea/worm treatments) if further treatment is required we will refer you to our station on The Strand.

Misty's Memorial Fund

 A special fund for specialist veterinary care was set up by DoTs in memory of Misty, a street dog with neurological problems. The fund was established to give registered dogs that require specialist attention the immediate help they need. Specialised care is very expensive and the fund is separate to the regular donation fund.