Show up for the dogs. They'll show up for you.

Education programs

Building compassion for animals, one classroom at a time

Rescue dogs into classrooms and students into the shelter, across Ho Chi Minh City. 59 education visits in 2025. Programs are flexible and tailored to your school.

• Early years & kindergarten

  Paws for Learning

  In-school visit

  A rescue dog in the classroom, teaching empathy, gentle handling and compassion for animals.

• Primary school

  Paw Pals Academy

  In-school visit

  Animal welfare education: compassion, responsible ownership, understanding dog behaviour.

• Middle & high school

  Paws for a Cause

  Shelter visit

  Hands-on: dog walking, grooming and socialisation for older students.

• All school ages

  Weekend Warriors

  Volunteer program

  Saturday or Sunday morning volunteering at the shelter.

• Middle & high school

  Pawsitive Pals Club

  School club

  Set up an animal welfare club at your school with our guidance and resources.

Book a program for your school

More ways to help

• Foster a dog

  Fostering is a big part of our rehabilitation process — a few weeks in a home before a dog starts on the adoption path.

  How fostering works

• Come to an event

  Pack Chats, Paws to Park, adoption days and the fundraisers we run with partners across the city.

  See what's on

• Donate supplies

  From dog food to cleaning supplies, the shelter runs on everyday essentials. In the city? Message us to arrange a drop-off.

  View the wishlist

• Visiting Ho Chi Minh City?

  Book a guided shelter experience through Seek Sophie: meet the dogs, learn about animal welfare in Vietnam, no long-term commitment.

  Book a shelter experience

• The Pup Shop

  Canvas totes, coin purses and bottle carriers, field-tested in chaotic environments. Every purchase supports the dogs.

  Visit the Pup Shop