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Survivors of the Dog Meat Trade is a portrait series by photographer, artist and dog advocate Sophie Gamand (creator of Pit Bull Flower Power) in partnership with Humane World for Animals. Gamand lends her talent to showcase the resilience, beauty and individuality of dogs rescued by Humane World for Animals from the South Korea dog meat industry, who have now become part of loving families. 

This photo collection includes over 40 dogs of different breeds and sizes and is designed to change public perceptions, influence policymakers and build national and international momentum in support of Humane World for Animals' campaign to end the dog meat trade.

Portraits of dog meat trade survivors

Birdie by Sophie Gamand

Sophie Gamand

Birdie

Chewy, dog meat trade survivor

Sophie Gamand

Chewy

Moon by Sophie Gamand

Sophie Gamand

Moon

Juliette, dog meat trade survivor

Sophie Gamand

Juliette

Luna, survivor of the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Luna

Ruby, survivor of the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Ruby

Sam, survivor of the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Sam

Soju, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Soju

Wilf, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Wilf

Daisy, rescued from a dog meat far

Sophie Gamand

Daisy

Hayden, rescued from a dog meat farm

Sophie Gamand

Hayden

Jayu, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Jayu

Jiwoo, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Jiwoo

Lemon, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Lemon

Piglet, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Piglet

LouLou, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

LouLou

Mila, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Mila Bear

Minnow, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Minnow

Rooster, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Rooster

Rosie, rescued from the dog meat trade

Sophie Gamand

Rosie

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Several photo illustrations of dogs created by Sophie Gamand hanging on a gallery wall

Jordan Strauss/AP Images for the HSUS and HSI

Stunning portraits of dog meat trade survivors for campaign to end the industry in South Korea

Award-winning photographer Sophie Gamand and Humane World [formerly called Humane Society International] debut stunning portraits include dogs adopted by actor Daniel Henney and Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy.

Dogs look out from behind rusty cage bars before being rescued

Jean Chung/For Humane World for Animals International

Closing South Korea's dog meat farms

On January 9, 2024, South Korea’s National Assembly voted through a ban on the dog meat industry, making the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs and dog meat for human consumption illegal from 2027.

Korean American actor Daniel Henney adopts Juliette rescued by HSI from a South Korea dog meat farm

Donna Gadomski/HSI

Juliette

"It was a no brainer, I saw her and said that’s my girl, that’s her.” –Daniel Henney

Hayden SK rescue dog

Jane and Jonathan Heeter

Hayden

Hayden was among 170 dogs rescued from the 10th dog meat farm we've closed in our campaign.

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