Dogstar Foundation is a Registered UK Charity (1133431) & WSPA Member Society based near  Kegalle ,Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka. Working in partnership with local Sri Lankan vets , Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at the University of Peradeniya and overseas Volunteer Vets,  the Dogstar Foundation provides access to free veterinary care, sterilisation and vaccinations for dogs and cats from low income communities in Sri Lanka via fixed and mobile outreach clinics.

The name Dogstar was chosen as its the more common name for the star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major  ( The Dog) which the brightest star in the night sky and is visible from both England and Sri Lanka.