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Advocating For

People, Animals,
and the Planet

Our Purpose

At Stray Dog, we…

…believe in creating and choosing kind alternatives that reduce the suffering of animals caused by humans.

…seek to preserve the ecosystems of wild terrestrial and aquatic animals, including mitigating global climate change.

…encourage and respect all thoughtful food choices that are better for people, animals, and the planet.

…celebrate the bond between companion animals and their guardians, and hope that loving a dog, cat, or other animal evolves into care and concern for all animals, as it has for all of us at Stray Dog.

…extend our compassion for animals to farmers, farm workers, and rural communities and support shifting from harmful and unfair industrial models of agriculture to systems that are humane, regenerative, and resilient.

Our Values

Our work is motivated by our concern for animals and guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, transparency, compassion, and optimism. Centering animals and honoring these values in everything we do—from daily operations to long-term strategies—is the foundation of our organizational culture, our relationship with partners, and our service to the broader mission and movement.

Inclusivity

Enriched by Differences


Integrity

Principle Meets Practice


Transparency

Open Dialogue & Accountability


Compassion

Leading with Empathy


Optimism

Cultivating Positivity, Embracing Challenges

Who We Are

Stray Dog comprises two organizations that advocate for
people, animals, and the planet.


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Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative, early-stage companies across the food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors that are driving a healthier, humane, and more sustainable future.

Go to Stray Dog Capital


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To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.

Go to Stray Dog Institute

Our Team

Stray Dog

Stray Dog and its underlying organizations advocate for people, animals, and the planet through impact investing, philanthropy, and nonprofit engagement.

Chuck Laue

Co-Founder

Jennifer Laue

Co-Founder

Brennan Tucker

General Counsel

Kathy Lowery

Executive Assistant

Stray Dog Capital

Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative, early-stage companies across the food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors that are driving a healthier, humane, and more sustainable future.

Lisa Feria

CEO / Managing Partner

Johnny Ream

Partner

Andres Manzanares

Senior Associate

Kelsie Rudolph

Executive Assistant

Stray Dog Institute

To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.

Tom Conger

Executive Director

Lauren Kohler

Food Systems Program Director

Laura Driscoll

Research Director

Our Team

Stray Dog

Stray Dog and its underlying organizations advocate for people, animals, and the planet through impact investing, philanthropy, and nonprofit engagement.

Chuck Laue

Co-Founder

Jennifer Laue

Co-Founder

Brennan Tucker

General Counsel

Kathy Lowery

Executive Assistant

Stray Dog Capital

Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative, early-stage companies across the food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors that are driving a healthier, humane, and more sustainable future.

Lisa Feria

CEO / Managing Partner

Johnny Ream

Partner

Andres Manzanares

Senior Associate

Kelsie Rudolph

Executive Assistant

Stray Dog Institute

To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.

Tom Conger

Executive Director

Lauren Kohler

Food Systems Program Director

Laura Driscoll

Research Director

Affilated Organizations

Members of the Stray Dog team are directly involved with several mission-aligned organizations, including a pet insurance company and two private foundations.