Happy Birthday to our friends at Dogs on Road in Georgia! 

We are so honored and delighted to be working with this amazing team. Two years ago, Dogs on the Road formed when a group of expats living in Batumi, Georgia, saw the incredible need to feed homeless dogs that were abandoned along a mountainous road that stretches from Batumi to Tbilisi. They purchased food, found volunteer drivers, and set off every week without fail to feed the starving dogs that were dumped and now living along this road. And every week, they are greeted by wagging tails and hungry bellies. While many might turn a blind eye to so much suffering, the Dogs on the Road team finds joy in making the lives of these dogs just a little bit better. They can't save everyone, but they can alleviate their suffering, even if just for one day -- to show them some kindness and love. 

Of course, these trips are hard; often, dogs chase after their car, just begging to be rescued. With every trip, a few lucky dogs get picked up, there is simply no room or resources to take everyone. Some of the rescues need medical attention, others just need to be spayed and vaccinated. Sochi Dogs provides support for the medical procedures, vaccinations, and spay surgeries. We've also been incredibly lucky to welcome some of these rescues to loving homes here in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. If you've had a chance to meet a dog from Georgia, you know just how special they are. 

Join us in celebrating these dogs and the amazing Dogs on the Road team! Make a special birthday donation to support their work so more dogs can be fed, rescued, and loved. 


Georgia Team, You Made This Happen!

Today is the day! We’re beyond excited to welcome Anora, Darcy, Mia, Kitty, Pony, and Lola to the U.S.!

A huge thank you to our amazing partners in Georgia for making this possible. This incredible team has spent months preparing these girls, caring for them, getting them vetted and socialized, and giving them the chance at a new life. They even woke up at 3 AM to make the long drive from Batumi to Tbilisi to get the dogs to the airport for their big journey.

We are so grateful for their hard work and heart. Because of them, these six wonderful street dogs are now safe and ready to find the loving families they truly deserve.

 
 

It Takes a Village: Daffy’s Road to Forever

When rescuers found Daffy in Georgia, she was barely hanging on—skin and bones, stumbling along train tracks, her paw mangled from a trap. She had so little strength left, she could hardly lift her head. But what she didn’t know was that her life was about to change in the most incredible way.

After being rescued, Daffy was rushed to a local veterinary clinic, where an amazing veterinarian performed surgery to save her injured paw. From there, she began her long road to recovery.

With nutritious meals, a safe place to rest, and lots of love, Daffy slowly began to heal. She received all the necessary vet care—vaccinations, spaying, follow-up exams—and, most importantly, time to rebuild her strength and trust.

 
 

When her foot was declared fully healed, it was time for the next step: New York! She boarded a flight and arrived at JFK Airport, where she spent over a week at The ARK facility, charming everyone she met. Because of her prior injury, she required special CDC clearance, and the ARK staff went above and beyond to keep her comfortable while her case was reviewed.

Finally, with paperwork in hand and tail wagging, Daffy was cleared for the next leg of her adventure. After a short stop in New Jersey, she boarded a small plane with Pilots N Paws volunteers Bob and Colby and took to the skies once again—this time headed straight to her forever home in New Hampshire, complete with loving humans, friendly dogs, and even horses!

 
 

When we say it takes a village, we truly mean it. From the rescue team in Georgia to the kind-hearted vet who saved her foot, from the shelter to the tireless volunteers, transporters, and pilots—Daffy’s journey was made possible by the incredible efforts of so many people.

Where would Daffy be today without the amazing work of our rescue partners and all of your support?! Thank you!

 
 

Meet our Partner - Dogs on Road

Dogs on Road is an incredible group of volunteers in Batumi, Georgia who have organized an international community to support homeless dogs living along a 250 kilometer mountainous road stretching between Batumi and Tbilisi.

Every Sunday the group organizes a car to drive along the road to distribute food. They return with critically injured dogs or small puppies and as many dogs as they can to be spayed.  Many of the dogs know to expect the team's weekly visit. They follow the car desperately seeking food and love.

This is truly a labor of love and Sochi Dogs is so excited to start partnering with this passionate group of volunteers. We'll be supporting their spay/neuter efforts, assisting with veterinary bills, and trying to find homes for these extraordinary strays.