Bali Street Dog Fund - Australia

22/06/2026

Thank you BAWA 🙏

21/06/2026

17/06/2026

BAWA was proud to co-host the Dog and Cat Coalition (DACC) Regional Event 2026 of Asia for Animals (AfA), bringing together animal welfare NGOs, national and provincial government representatives, veterinarians and other experts and grateful to AfA for organising this important, first of its kind event and to all participants who contributed to its open forum format creating a space to exchange experiences, explore practical solutions and strengthen cross sector collaboration in support of humane and sustainable dog and cat population management.

The DACC Regional Event was opened by: Khalisya Anjani Putri, Lead Coordinator of DACC, who shared: “We have developed practical Guidelines on Humane Response to Dog Population Issues in a safe and humane way, both to prevent escalation into inhumane control practices and guidance for situations where such measures are being proposed or implemented.”

Dr. Natasha Lee (WSAVA) highlighted the ineffectiveness of traditional catch and kill policies and emphasized the need for evidence based, context specific solutions. Dr I Ketut Wirata - Director of veterinary public health Indonesia highlighted the development of effective policies and practices to address animal cruelty.

Drh Made Karang Agustina of Udayana University and BAWA presented "Sharing real life cases related to dog population management in Bali". Preventing suffering before it begins requires collaboration among government agencies, veterinary professionals, NGOs, communities and individual citizens.

I Gusti Ngurah Narendra Putra (Agriculture Department of Badung Regency) presented on "Perspectives from Government on addressing dog and cat population issues in Bali, including priorities and approaches taken in practice".

Marissa Arief from FOUR PAWS International brought further insight into "Understanding dog and cat population dynamics", emphasizing that stray dog and cat populations are shaped by human behavior. Strategic approaches like CNVR, responsible pet ownership, and strong collaboration between NGOs, veterinarians, and authorities will help address the root causes sustainably.

BAWA was honoured to help create a space for collaboration, learning and collective action because lasting change is not only about saving animals in crisis, it is also about transforming the systems that put animals and communities at risk in the first place.

Thank you to all the speakers, participants and organisations that contributed their knowledge, experience and commitment, with special thanks to the DACC team for making this important event possible.

15/06/2026

As another Financial Year rapidly draws closer we would like to thank everyone who has kindly donated in the last 12 months so we can continue to support our wonderful partner organisation BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association) in Ubud whose work never stops. Without your compassion and support so many animals in need would not have gone to have a second chance at life.

Here is a snap shot of some of the dogs “you” have helped save. Donations to save more can be made via www.balistreetdogs.org.au/donating

Thank you 🙏

14/06/2026

ANY ONE BOUND FOR BALI?

This is a call out primarily for Victorians who may be travelling to Bali in the near future although if people in other states are able to assist that would be wonderful.

Kristen who lives in Melbourne and who has volunteered for BAWA has been collecting items for BAWA. Posting items to Bali is expensive from Australia and then at the other end Bali Customs often keep the package until BAWA pay to have it released which is often an exorbitant amount of money, so posting is not ideal.

Kristen has the following items for BAWA – none of which are restricted, but essential items for the dogs in BAWA’s care.

Shampoo,Poo Bags,Treats,Towels,Mats & Cooling Mats
Bowls,Collars & Leads,Supplements,Fish Oil tablets
Wombaroo, Feeding Bottles, Heart Worm tablets
Drontal worming tablets

If anyone from Melbourne is able to assist with taking small amounts to BAWA please contact Kristen directly through her page – Kristen Maree

If you are able to assist and would like information on where to deliver the items to BAWA please email [email protected]

Thank you 🙏🐾

07/06/2026

UPDATE ON PRINCE FROM BAWA

Wonderful news - Prince has been reunited with his family. His real name was Mikki, so now he is Prince Mikki.

Prince Mikki had been missing for weeks. His family searched everywhere, unaware that he had suffered a terrible accident and ended up kilometres from home, badly injured and fighting for his life.

Thanks to emergency treatment and surgery, Mikki survived and today the happiest part of his story has come true as he is back where he belongs.

Thank you to everyone who shared his story, to Central Vet Clinic for his care, and to all who support BAWA’s rescue work.

Welcome home, Prince Mikki. ❤️🐾

04/06/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗔 – 𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟

A few months ago, BAWA rescued Anita. She had devastating injuries, her front right leg had to be amputated and her back right leg needed complex surgery involving a bone plate.

At the time BAWA did not know whether she could survive or whether she would ever have the chance to live a healthy life free from pain and fear. The veterinarians gave her a 50-50 chance. Anita was only 10 months old and despite the pain she must have been in she kept wagging her tail and giving love to everyone who met her.

Months later Anita has finally been released from the clinic and is now being cared for by BAWA. She is a beautiful loving young dog but her treatment and ongoing rehabilitation have already cost more than $3,000, money BAWA simply doesn’t have and her journey is far from over.

Does BAWA regret saving her? No, Never!

Anita inspires all of us. She reminds us that no matter what we have been through, no matter what adversity we have faced, it is still possible to keep an open heart.

But stories like Anita’s also remind us of the reality animal welfare organisations face every day. Every rescue requires funding, space, medical care, rehabilitation, and long term commitment.

When you support BAWA, you help make these difficult choices possible. You help dogs like Anita get a second chance when many would have been given none.

Because every life matters, but saving lives takes all of us. ❤️

Please make a donation:
www.bawabali.com/donate
www.balistreetdogs.org.au/donating

28/05/2026

In Kintamani and Batur families are lining up with their beloved dogs to protect them from rabies. They arrive with gratitude knowing that BAWA, FOUR PAWS,the Bangli Government, and local veterinary partners are working together to protect the health of their animals, their families, and their communities.

In recent weeks, more than 750 animals have been vaccinated against rabies in the Kintamani area, with more still to come.

But these visits do more than prevent disease.

They give BAWA’s One Health team the chance to speak directly with communities about responsible dog care, why dogs may bite, what to do after a bite, and why vaccination is the most effective way to keep villages safe and rabies-free.

Please help BAWA continue this life-saving work across Bali.
Donate today: www.bawabali.com/donate
www.balistreetdogs.org.au/donating

28/05/2026

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗔𝗪𝗔 ❤️

BAWA'S shelter dogs need kind volunteers to help with walking, socialising, and giving them the love and attention they deserve.

A little time with you can mean the world to a rescued dog helping them build confidence, trust, and happiness while they wait for their forever homes.

Walk a dog. Share some love. Get plenty back. Volunteer with BAWA. ❤️

Email [email protected] or send us a message

26/05/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘

Yesterday evening, BAWA received a heartbreaking report. A young dog had been found on the street in horrific condition. One of his feet was severely injured and he had deep wounds across his body.

BAWA rushed to the location and took him to Central Vet where he received pain relief, urgent care and blood tests. He now needs surgery to amputate the damaged part of his leg. His wounds suggest he may have been beaten and his leg injury appears consistent with being run over.

It is hard not to feel angry. How could anyone leave this beautiful 2-year-old Kintamani heritage dog on the street to suffer like this? How can anyone treat any animal this way?

There is a possibility that Prince was lost, and that his family does not know he was injured. BAWA hopes that is the case. If anyone recognises this dog, now named Prince, or knows who he belongs to, please contact BAWA.

But right now, Prince needs urgent help and BAWA is in crisis. They are overwhelmed with emergency cases. Shelters are full, veterinary costs are rising and more animals are arriving with nowhere else to go. They simply cannot keep taking in cases like Prince without urgent support, but how could they leave him there?

BAWA needs our help now, Prince needs our help now as do so many others.

Please donate to BAWA here: www.bawabali.com/donate
Or to Bali Street Dog Fund for BAWA – www.balistreetdogs.org.au/donating

BAWA really do need our help, they can’t do this without us

Thank you