Lets Save the Strays International Inc

Let's Save The Strays International LLC focuses on improving the lives of stray animals in underserved communities worldwide through a combination of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) programs and education initiatives. The organization's core mission is to address the overpopulation of stray animals, reduce the spread of diseases like rabies, and foster humane and sustainable solutions within local communities.

Key goals include:
1.Community Empowerment: Training local veterinarians in surgical procedures and TNVR practices, ensuring that communities can sustainably manage their stray animal populations and reduce human-animal conflicts.
2. Rabies Control: Helping curb the spread of rabies by vaccinating animals, which is particularly critical in poorer regions where rabies poses a significant public health risk.
3. Global Projects: Working in various countries, such as the Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar, to provide low-cost clinics, education, and direct support to manage and care for stray animal populations.

For more detailed information, you can visit their [website](https://letssavethestrays.org).

Let's Save The Strays International LLC employs several key strategies:

1.Local Community Engagement: Our organization prioritizes working closely with local communities to empower them to take charge of their stray animal issues. This includes training local veterinarians on proper surgical techniques for TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) and educating community members on the importance of managing stray populations sustainable.

2. Training and Education: A significant part of their strategy is to provide hands-on training for veterinarians and animal care teams in the regions they serve. This training focuses on sterilization, vaccination, and humane handling of animals. By building local capacity, they ensure that communities can continue to manage animal populations even after the initial intervention.

3. Rabies Control Programs: In areas where rabies is a significant public health issue, LSTSI integrates rabies vaccination into their TNVR programs. This not only helps protect the animals but also reduces the risk of transmission to humans, thereby contributing to broader public health goals. Our goal is to help the countries we serve meet the Zero By Thirty iniative for rabies control and eventual eradication in the community.

4. Sustainable Funding and Resource Management: LSTSI operates with a high level of efficiency, ensuring that approximately 95% of donations go directly to field projects. This strategy includes forming partnerships with other organizations and leveraging donated veterinary supplies from places like the U.S. to support international efforts, such as those in the countries we support.

5. Long-Term Impact Focus: Rather than temporary fixes, LSTSI aims for long-term solutions by creating self-sustaining programs within the communities they serve. They focus on cultivating community ownership of these programs, which is critical for lasting change.

These strategies collectively enable Let's Save The Strays International to make a significant and sustainable impact on both animal welfare and public health in underserved areas around the world.

Let's Save The Strays International LLC leverages several key capabilities to implement its strategies effectively:

1.Veterinary Expertise and Training local community members to solve their own problems in country: LSTSI has built strong partnerships with local veterinarians in various countries, providing them with advanced training in TNVR techniques and other essential veterinary procedures. This ensures that local teams are well-equipped to handle the ongoing needs of stray animal populations. Our goal is to change the trajectory of how a nation sees its stray animal population and to embrace them as community members or pets.

2. Global Network and Partnerships They collaborate with other organizations, such as Soi Dog in Thailand, Worldwide Veterinary Service, International Coalition Animal Management, and K9 Global Rescue, to expand their reach and resources.

3. Sustainable Financial Management: With a volunteer-driven approach in the U.S. and efficient use of donations, grant funding, LSTSI ensures that the majority of funds raised go directly to field operations. This financial discipline enables them to maintain and expand their programs without unnecessary overhead costs.

4. Community-Centered Approach: By employing local veterinarians and community members, LSTSI builds local capacity and ensures the sustainability of its programs. This approach empowers communities to manage stray populations and reduce public health risks independently over time.

What We've Done So Far:
Let's Save The Strays International LLC has made significant strides in its mission to improve animal welfare in underserved communities worldwide. Some of the key accomplishments include:

1. Successful TNVR Programs: The organization has implemented Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs in multiple countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar. These programs have helped reduce stray populations and curb the spread of rabies. To date we have done TNVR on over 30,000 animals in 4 countries. We are the only organization in Myanmar doing TNVR on a large scale.

2. Community Training and Empowerment: By training local veterinarians and animal care teams, LSTSI has empowered communities to manage their own stray populations sustainably. This approach has created long-term solutions and improved animal care standards in the regions we serve.

3. Emergency Aid Efforts: In response to the war in Ukraine, the organization partnered with K9 Global Rescue to deliver over 500 lbs of veterinary supplies to veterinarians on the front lines, demonstrating their ability to respond to urgent humanitarian needs while continuing their regular operations.

What's Next:
Moving forward, our plans to expand its impact by:

1. Scaling Up TNVR Programs: The organization aims to expand its TNVR efforts to more regions, continuing to address stray populations and public health concerns through sustainable, community-driven initiatives.

2. Strengthening Partnerships: They will focus on building more partnerships with veterinary organizations, donors, and local communities to enhance resource availability and support their ongoing and future project.

3. Increasing Awareness and Fundraising With plans to grow their outreach efforts, LSTSI will work on raising awareness about our mission and the urgent needs of the communities they serve, while also increasing fundraising efforts to support their expanding programs. We recently received a large grant from Animals Australia for the 4th year in a row for our work in Myanmar.

These next steps will help Let's Save The Strays continue to make a lasting impact on both animal welfare and public health worldwide.