DASTG — Decentralized
Animal Shelter & Tourism Grid
A community-driven, open-source ecosystem for humane stray-animal shelters, designed for unused urban spaces. DASTG blends welfare, sustainability, and urban innovation into a global-ready model.
The Problem & Our Solution
The Challenge
- •Millions of stray animals suffer globally without shelter, food, or medical care
- •Urban spaces remain underutilized while animal welfare crises escalate
- •Traditional shelters are expensive, centralized, and difficult to scale
- •Communities lack resources and frameworks to address local animal welfare needs
Our Solution
- ✓Decentralized network of modular, cost-effective shelters in unused urban spaces
- ✓Open-source blueprints enabling any community to deploy shelters locally
- ✓Integration with tourism for sustainable funding and community engagement
- ✓Eco-friendly design promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility
Core Features
A comprehensive ecosystem designed for maximum impact and scalability
Urban Space Optimization
Transform unused urban spaces into functional, humane shelters for stray animals. Our modular design adapts to various locations—from vacant lots to underutilized public areas.
Compassionate Animal Welfare
Provide safe, clean, and dignified shelter for stray animals. Includes veterinary care stations, feeding systems, and adoption coordination infrastructure.
Community-Driven Model
Empower local communities to manage and maintain shelters through open-source tools, training programs, and collaborative governance frameworks.
Tourism Integration
Create unique cultural experiences by integrating shelters with local tourism. Visitors can interact responsibly with animals while supporting welfare initiatives.
Sustainable Design
Eco-friendly construction using recycled materials, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and green architecture principles for minimal environmental impact.
Global-Ready Framework
Adaptable blueprint designed for deployment worldwide. Documentation, blueprints, and operational guidelines available for any country or region.
Get Involved
DASTG succeeds through collective action. Every person who joins strengthens our voice, validates our mission, and helps us gain the credibility needed to partner with governments, NGOs, and urban planners. We embrace an open idea policy—if you have innovative thoughts or refinements to contribute, your voice matters. We welcome every progressive input that can help us build a better model. When you join, you're not just supporting an idea—you're becoming part of a movement that builds momentum from the ground up.
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DASTG is launching its pilot program in Q1 2026 in Penang, Malaysia. We're actively seeking:
Partners
NGOs, government bodies, and urban planners
Contributors
Developers, designers, and animal welfare advocates
Community Members
Caring people worldwide who want to support this vision and help us demonstrate growing grassroots momentum