1000 STRANGERS · ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

1000 Strangers began as a poem and grew into a video campaign encouraging people across Ireland, north and south, to adopt or foster rescue animals. Many Irish rescues are underfunded and can't afford to promote themselves, so the video is free for any rescue or shelter to use. The website lists rescues, shelters and council pounds in all 32 counties, with donate links and cruelty helplines. It also has a plain guide to adopting, fostering and volunteering, what to do if you lose or find a pet, and the published figures on how many dogs enter Irish pounds each year and who pays for rescue. The project is independent, not tied to any charity, and was made by David Kelly of Lukewarm Volcano. www.1000strangers.com

KEY FACTS
What: A short film, a poem and a website
Launch: 7 December 2026
Cost to rescues: Free
Directory: Rescues, shelters and council pounds in all 32 counties
Made by: David Kelly of Lukewarm Volcano
Affiliation: Independent. Not tied to any shelter or charity

USING THE FILM
Anyone can use it: rescues, pounds, vets, schools, events and the press.
Post it, play it at events and use it to fundraise.
Play it as it is, add your own details on a card at the end, and keep our end slate. No paid ads. Music fully cleared.
Tag @1kstrangers and @lukewarmvolcano and use #DontBeAStranger.

CONTACT
David Kelly · info@1000strangers.com · 1000strangers.com · @1kstrangers
