Hundism
Hundism is a contemporary ethical and spiritual movement that centers on the relationship between humans and dogs, emphasizing companionship, care, and the moral responsibilities people have toward canines. While diverse in practice, Hundism commonly stresses compassion, stewardship, and service to animals as a moral aim.
Hundism emerged in the late 20th century among dog-rescue and animal-welfare communities in North America and
Followers share the belief that dogs have intrinsic value and that humans owe them humane treatment, shelter,
Practices typically include rescue and fostering of dogs, humane education, volunteer work at shelters, and daily
There is no single canon; adherents refer to a body of writings known as the Canine Covenant
Scholarly and public reception treats Hundism as a humane philosophy or a new religious movement rather than