Cusco, Peru Sep 14, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Arf & Wag Studio and the U.S.–registered nonprofit Cusco Canine Rescue announce Street Dogs of Cusco, a 150-page hardcover photobook created from more than two years of fieldwork and over 15,000 images. The Kickstarter campaign will finance the first print run while raising funds and awareness for the region’s first large-scale open-air dog sanctuary in Cusco.
“I was born in Peru, and this project is personal,” said Michel Martín Rohner Molina, co-founder of Cusco Canine Rescue and the photographer behind the book. “Every trip back, we saw dogs starving, beaten, or poisoned. No creature deserves that violence. This book is our way to turn witness into action—from pages to a place of safety.”
What’s in the campaign
- The Book: Street Dogs of Cusco — a museum-grade, finely printed hardcover featuring portraits, street scenes, and stories that humanize the crisis and honor the bond between people and dogs in the Andes.
- Rewards & Add-ons: collector postcards, a 2026 wall calendar, handmade Peruvian bracelets, a second-copy add-on, and special supporter tiers (feature your dog in the Supporters section of the book or be named on the donor wall at the sanctuary).
- Stretch goals: aesthetic upgrades and bonus keepsakes to elevate the first edition and extend on-the-ground impact.
- Global shipping: fulfilled from partners in the U.S. and Europe.
“This isn’t just a book—it’s a catalyst,” added co-founder Dillon Charles Beckmann. “Proceeds help launch veterinary care, land acquisition, and community education tied to the sanctuary—a permanent, open-air refuge with dignity built in.”
Why Kickstarter
Kickstarter allows the team to connect directly with a global community that values meaningful photography and animal welfare. By pledging for the book, backers both receive a beautiful first edition and help jump-start sanctuary construction and outreach in Cusco.
Availability
- Launch date: September 16, 2025
- Kickstarter Campaign Page
- Campaign Video on YouTube
- Recent coverage by Peru Reports + Pink News
About Cusco Canine Rescue
Cusco Canine Rescue is a U.S.–registered nonprofit founded by Michel Martín Rohner Molina and Dillon Charles Beckmann. Its mission is to reduce suffering for Cusco’s estimated tens of thousands of street dogs through rescue, high-volume sterilization, education, and the creation of the region’s first open-air sanctuary.
About Arf & Wag Studio
Arf & Wag Studio is a pet photography studio and media project led by Michel and Dillon. Their work documents the human-canine bond worldwide and channels proceeds to animal-welfare impact, including the Street Dogs of Cusco initiative.
Media Contact
Arf & Wag hello@arfwag.com http://www.arfwag.com
