84C 2024-2025

84C
Partners in Paws Rescue

Building Homes, Saving Paws

Intro

Mission

To reduce animal trafficking in Vietnam.

Year 1 forecast

84C - C3 - Year 1 Forecast

Fact Sheet

Every year, around 5 million dogs and 1 million cats are killed in Vietnam due to illegal trafficking for food, underscoring a serious issue of animal exploitation that affects many countries in Asia, including China, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and India, where millions of stray animals are at risk. In Vietnam, stray dogs frequently become part of the illegal meat trade, which poses public health risks since these animals can carry diseases. The global market for trafficked animals is estimated to be worth between $7 billion and $23 billion, leading to biodiversity loss and disrupting ecosystem balance. This exploitation causes immense suffering for countless animals and presents significant public health threats, including zoonotic disease transmission and increased environmental degradation, which endangers numerous species. Tackling this problem requires collective action; our group has chosen to collaborate with the SNNC organization in Hanoi to fight against animal trafficking and exploitation. We are supporting their initiatives financially and creating dog houses that feature information about the organization to raise awareness and generate funds for donations. By shining a light on the struggles of these stray animals and advocating for the adoption of those rehabilitated after trafficking, we aim to encourage a united effort among people to safeguard stray animals, enhance their well-being, and foster a safer environment for all.