Street Dog Hero receives $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mutts Across America’ program
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a $5,000 grant through Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation’s Mutt’s Across America program.
“This generous grant will enable the organization to continue its vital work rescuing dogs and providing critical spay and neuter services to low-income communities across the state,” SDH said in a news release Tuesday, which continues below:
In partnership with Tractor Supply Company, MuttNation Foundation’s Mutt’s Across America program has committed a total of $250,000 in grants nationwide, supporting one shelter or foster-based rescue in each state. The program aims to combat pet overpopulation, improve animal health, and increase access to veterinary care in underserved areas.
Thanks to this grant, Street Dog Hero will fully cover the costs of an upcoming spay/neuter clinic in Christmas Valley, scheduled for Saturday, October 11. Rural communities like Christmas Valley often face significant barriers to veterinary services, with the nearest veterinarian located over two hours away. This clinic aims to address these disparities directly.
The spay/neuter clinic in Christmas Valley this weekend will focus on spaying and neutering 100 animals, helping to curb overpopulation and improve the health and well-being of local pets. By bringing essential veterinary services directly to the community, Street Dog Hero hopes to foster healthier, happier animals and stronger bonds between pets and their families.
“We are incredibly grateful to Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation for their support,” said Marianne Cox, Founder of Street Dog Hero. “This grant will make a real difference in Christmas Valley, providing much-needed veterinary care and helping us continue our mission to rescue and serve dogs in Oregon’s rural communities.”
For more information about Street Dog Hero or to support their ongoing efforts, visit streetdoghero.org.
About Street Dog Hero
For over 8 years, Street Dog Hero has been fulfilling its mission of helping end animal overpopulation by spaying and neutering owned and street dogs and cats around the world. To date, the organization has provided more than 11,495 free or reduced-rate spay/neuter and other wellness services to animals in Mexico, Jamaica, as well as locally. They have also rescued over 3,936 dogs from more than a dozen countries like Mexico, South Korea, China, India, Bahamas, Afghanistan, Armenia and right here in the United States and have found them forever homes. Street Dog Hero is making lasting positive changes in the lives of animals and their humans, working towards a world where all dogs are healthy, safe, cared for, and wanted. Through this work, SDH makes a lasting impact on owned and street dogs and cats and the families that surround them. To learn more about SDH, foster, adopt, volunteer, and donate, go to www.streetdoghero.org.