what we do
Korean K9 Rescue is a volunteer-driven No-Kill dog rescue organization based in Queens, New York and Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, South Korea As a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we transport homeless and mistreated dogs from South Korea and place them with loving forever families, primarily in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. Because of an unfortunate stigma surrounding mixed-breed dogs–and the dog meat trade that persists within the country–many dogs in South Korea are unlikely to be adopted at home and are in grave danger of being euthanized.
We believe that all dogs should be happy and free. With our partners in Korea, we are stepping in to help at-risk dogs live healthy, happy, long lives. Please join us in our mission!
adoption radius
Our dogs are primarily adopted to homes in and around New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. On a case-by-case basis, we consider placing homes within:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Pennsylvania
- Washington D.C.
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- California
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become a sponsor
Your monthly gift can provide extra care for dogs in need, sustain our rescue facility in Bundang, or help end the suffering of dogs throughout South Korea. Click through these special campaigns to learn more.
get involved
As a grassroots rescue, KK9R relies on hundreds of volunteers each year to achieve our mission. Please join us!
Foster
Foster a dog to help them on their way to their forever home.
Volunteer
Volunteer time at our facility, during our adoption events, or remote to help us grow.
Flight Volunteer
Are you traveling from South Korea? Escort a rescue that’s ready for adoption.
