Rescue Dogs and Cats from the Meat Trade (Nigeria)
About
In Nigeria, dog meat consumption thrives in Akwa Ibom, Ondo, and Plateau states, where thousands of dogs face brutal slaughter. Many are strays or stolen pets, transported in cruel conditions. This project rescues dogs from slaughterhouses or buys them directly from traders, ending their suffering. We provide urgent veterinary care, rehabilitation, and re-home survivors through adoption campaigns. Concurrently, we educate communities on animal welfare and ethical alternatives to reduce demand.
Need
In Nigeria's dog meat hotspots-Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Plateau, and Calabar-stray and stolen dogs endure brutal slaughter for human consumption. Many are transported in cramped, inhumane conditions, beaten, or burned alive in slaughterhouses. Stolen pets break family hearts, while unchecked cruelty perpetuates a cycle of violence. No animal welfare laws protect them, and cultural demand fuels this trade. Without intervention, thousands more will suffer unimaginable pain.
Long term impact
By rescuing dogs, educating communities, and rehoming survivors, this project breaks the pattern of cruelty in Nigeria's dog meat trade. Over time, reduced demand lowers slaughter rates, while adoption campaigns prove animals deserve love, not brutality. Educated communities reject stolen pets and inhumane practices, pressuring leaders to enact animal welfare laws. Families reunited with rescued pets restore trust, and compassion replaces violence.
About the Organization
Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research is a non-profit organization with a commitment to providing equal access to healthcare for economically disadvantaged populations, especially in rural and underserved communities, regardless of background, income levels, or geographical location. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves equitable access to quality medical services, we strive to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities. What sets us apart is our use of technology to deepen access to primary healthcare delivery. Clinical research is at the heart of our mission. We conduct rigorous studies to understand the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products, and treatment regimens designed for human use, as well as the unique healthcare needs of diverse populations.
GlobalGiving Categories:
- Animal Welfare
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What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.