Protecting Paws Ltd - for the stray and unwanted dogs of Bali

Breaking the cycle of stray and abandoned dogs in Bali is now at a critical stage - and sterilisation is the key.

The number of homeless and unwanted dogs in Bali has reached crisis point, with the island’s dog population growing significantly over the last few years.

According to Bali’s Provincial Government, a record number of dogs were dumped during the pandemic, with Bali’s stray dog population growing from 570,000 dogs in 2019 to approximately 900,000 in 2025, an increase of around 13%. These dogs are left on the street to fend for themselves, living a life of fear and suffering.

Stray and abandoned dogs in Bali face numerous significant challenges, including:
Lack of food, water, shelter and medical care, leading to chronic malnutrition, suffering and disease
Critically low sterilisation rates, with many thousands of unwanted puppies born each year
The constant threat of unnecessary cruelty, mistreatment, injury and even death, including risk of capture for the illegal dog meat trade
Little or no prospect of finding a home through fostering or adoption programs

Protecting Paws is committed to supporting programs to help tackle the high number of stray and unwanted dogs in Jimbaran, while having regard for the welfare of these poor animals.

We collaborate with existing services and organisations for stray dogs in Bali which are run at a local level. These include:
- Sterilisation programs for street dogs
- Veterinarian services
- Street feeding programs
- Foster/adoption services
- Shelters, animal welfare organisations and rescuers

We are currently raising funds for a permanent sterilisation, vaccination and welfare program for street and beach dogs to boost an existing program in the Jimbaran area. This service will also be available for local dogs with owners who do not have the financial means to sterilise and vaccinate their animals.

Please note 100% of funds raised will go directly towards our sterilisation, vaccination and welfare program in Bali. We are a 100% voluntary organisation and we DO NOT charge any admin or other fees.

Please help us to achieve real and meaningful change for the homeless dogs of Bali by donating to this cause and/or sharing our campaign.

Thank you so much on behalf of the stray dogs of Bali!

Madeline and Tammy
Founders
Protecting Paws