The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe has taken in three dogs rescued in Thailand.

Soi Dog, a Thai rescue organization saved the animals from an illegal dog-meat trade then worked with HSTT to shelter the trio and find them homes. They arrived in Truckee Jan. 18.

This is the first time HSTT has taken in animals from an international shelter. The Truckee shelter is one of two in the U.S. that Soi Dog has worked with. Soi Dog works with a handful of other countries to protect abused and neglected animals.

The dogs, named Flame, Mable, and Gypsy, were flown from Bangkok to San Francisco with flight volunteers arranged by Soi Dog. The medium sized, mix breed dogs between the ages and 2 and 3, have been adjusting well to their new beginning in the Sierra Nevada. One has already been adopted by a volunteer who helped transport them from San Francisco. Flame and Mable are still up for adoption.

Flame, Mable and dozens of other pets are available for adoption. They have been spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, and are heartworm negative.

For more information about adoption or contributing to the shelter’s rescue efforts, call 530.587.5948.