Support or adopt Georgian strays
Help us rescue, neuter, and find homes for furry friends in need.
There are an estimated half a million stray cats and dogs in Georgia. We exist to reduce this number one animal at a time.
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Our results
Since 2015, we have rescued and neutered hundreds of stray animals and put them up for adoption in Georgia and abroad. We also support vulnerable Georgian communities with daily fees for fostering the rescued strays while we look for their forever homes.
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Rescues in foster homes waiting to be adopted
Help them reach their forever homes. Show support with as little as $1. Each penny spent will be documented.
Or support us as a volunteer
Take an animal with you on your flight from Georgia. Help them reach their forever home. We take care of costs and bureaucracy.
BECOME A FLIGHT VOLUNTEER
Whether you live in Georgia or abroad, adopt one of our rescues once they are neutered and ready for travel.
ADOPT A STRAY
Foster our rescues in your home temporarily. We usually need a few months to get them ready for adoption.
FOSTER A STRAY
Mariam Shekiladze, the founder of Zero Strays Georgia
Meet our founder
From the time she could say ‘good boy’, Mariam has been caring for stray cats and dogs. Zugdidi, a small, underserved town in Western Georgia—and her home—has always stood out with a large stray animal population. In 2015—or as soon as she started earning her paychecks—Mariam started actively rescuing, treating, neutering, and finding forever homes for strays. When putting strays up for adoption in Georgia became challenging, Mariam reached out to friends across the globe. Another challenge was to provide temporary shelters for strays before their departure, and Mariam saw this as an opportunity to support rural families in Georgia through foster fees, a source of income that proves invaluable for our foster homes.
Us in the media
TV channel Mtavari on overseas adoption
One of the leading TV channels in Georgia inteviews Mariam about rescuing and adopting strays.
Euronews Georgia on the problem of stray animals
Our Natia Chikovani is speaking with Euronews Georgia on the issue of stray population management, best practices, and Zero Strays Georgia and its mission.
TV channel Formula Zero Strays
TV clip showing Mariam’s overseas adoption work and some of the dogs adopted.
TV channel Formula on a neutering campaign
TV interview with the Polish vet team who neutered more than 200 dogs in Zugididi 30 June – 5 July 2023. Lead fundraiser Lola and founder Mariam are also featured.
Czech newspaper on Mariam's rescue, Didi
Prima News, a Czech newspaper, tells the story of Mariam and her rescue, Didi.
Radio Atinati on Mariam's work during the pandemic
Georgia’s local Radio Atinati talks about Mariam’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palitra TV on dog population management
Mariam and Natia spoke with Palitra News about the stray animal population management issue and solutions in Georgia. Mariam introduced her blind puppy.