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.
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.
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.
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
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