World Dog Day

Together, we can create a better world for dogs, both domestically and internationally.

World Dog Day is designed to bring attention to the amazing, empathetic creatures that dogs are, all while raising awareness about global dog abuse. World Dog Day, started by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation (VDF) in 2016.

Although VDF are a Los Angeles based Foundation, his story begins in Yulin, China. After becoming aware of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and witnessing the horrific images of slaughter and abuse that the dogs in Yulin face, our founders Lisa Vanderpump & Ken Todd began the long journey towards trying to stop the barbaric torture practices in Yulin and end the dog meat trade in Asia. Together with their partner Dr. John Sessa, they launched the campaign Stop Yulin Forever. The movement gained momentum and has inspired activists all over the world to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and encourage more humane treatment for dogs worldwide.

Together, we can create a better world for dogs, both domestically and internationally.