Amanda, a Samoyed rescued from a dog meat slaughterhouse in China, made a memorable appearance at the Cannes Film Festival alongside her owner, animal activist Julia De Cadenet. De Cadenet, founder of NoToDogMeat, rescued Amanda in 2018. Amanda, who lost her tail at the facility, has since become a symbol of hope and resilience.
Initially, De Cadenet intended to find Amanda a new home, but their bond grew strong, leading Amanda to become a permanent member of her family. Now, Amanda uses her platform to raise awareness about the dog meat trade and the work of NoToDogMeat. Her presence at events like Cannes brings positive attention to the cause, highlighting the importance of rescuing and providing loving homes for animals in need.
NoToDogMeat and other organizations like DoVE Project continue to fight against the dog meat trade through rescue efforts, advocacy, and education.