Our Impact
Every dog rescued, every child educated, every community reached - this is what your support makes possible.
800+
Dogs rescued
since 2019
6
Years serving
Vietnam
59
Education visits
in 2025
1,900+
Volunteer visits
in 2025
ANNUAL IMPACT REPORTS
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do
Evert year we publish a full summary of our work, our impact, and how your donations are put to use - so our community always knows exactly what their support makes possible.
In 2025, we rescued 60 dogs, rehomed 51, expanded our veterinary outreach program, and delivered 59 education visits to schools across the region. Read the full report to see how we're building lasting change for dogs and the people who care for them.
Education Impact
Building a more humane community from the ground up
We believe lasting change starts with the next generation. Our school programs teach children compassion for the animals around them. In 2025 alone we delivered 59 education visits across schools in Vietnam.
Learn more about our education programs
Early years
Paws for Learning
Kindergarten in-school sessions with a rescue dog, teaching empathy and gentle handling.
Primary school
Paw Pals Academy
Animal welfare education for primary students, focused on compassion and responsible ownership.
Middle & high school
Paws for a Cause
Hands-on shelter experiences for older students visiting the rescue.
Volunteering
Weekend Warriors
Weekend volunteering opportunities at the shelter for students who want to give back.
School clubs
Pawsitive Pals Club
Supporting students to set up animal welfare clubs at their own schools.
VETERINARY OUTREACH
Taking care to where it's needed most
Con Dao Island has limited veterinary resources, leaving its dog and cat populations without access to basic care. In partnership with Six Senses Con Dao, our veterinary outreach program brings hands-on support directly to the island - providing vaccinations and sterilisations to dogs and cats in need, and helping to humanely manage stray populations over time.
We've now completed three visits to Con Dao and are committed to returning. This is active, ongoing work made possible by the generosity of our partners and supporters.
In partnership with Six Senses Con Dao
Testimonials
What our community says
Don't take our word for it — here's what the Laws for Paws community has to say.
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Easily one of the best decisions I've ever made. It's sad to think that if it wasn't for the volunteers at Laws for Paws, Ollie would still be homeless — or maybe even worse. Laws for Paws has saved the lives of hundreds of dogs.
Ollie's adopter
Adoption story
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What a great experience! Found our sweet girl Muc. Laws for Paws set us up for a 2-week trial with everything we could need. It's only day 2 but we are in love. They have so many cute & lovely dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
Mendy Hu
Adoption story
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I had a wonderful experience visiting Laws for Paws Vietnam. It is the cleanest shelter I have ever visited, and all the puppies are incredibly friendly, which shows how well they are being nurtured and loved.
Lisa Phung
Shelter visitor
In the News
Laws for Paws in the media
Shining a light on animal welfare in Vietnam — local and international coverage of our work.
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VnExpress
How Australian woman has been lifeline for abandoned dogs in HCMC for 17 years
April 2024
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VnExpress
Adopt, don't shop: rising demand for pets heightens risk of maltreatment
April 2023
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Documentary
Hidden Horrors — a student documentary shining a light on animal welfare in Vietnam
February 2021
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Every dog we help is made possible by this community.
Whether you donate, adopt, volunteer, or simply share our work — you are part of the change. And if you want to make a lasting, consistent difference, there's one more way to get involved.
The Care Collective
Quietly. Consistently. Every month.
The Care Collective is our community of monthly supporters who keep the shelter running behind the scenes — no big campaigns, no pressure. Just steady, reliable support that makes everything else possible.
Join the Care Collective →