That time of year has arrived once again, that time of year when rescue groups need to be extra on their guard. This month was the start of the infamous Yulin Dog Meat Festival. The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is a 10-day festival where thousands of dogs and cats are slaughtered and their meat is consumed. This practice is not illegal in China, as there…
Read MoreThe tension is thick. The senses are overwhelmed. The sound of dogs barking and whining and people arguing. The smell of urine, feces, and exhaust fumes overtake you. Adrenalin races in the veins awaiting the decision of the slaughterman of whether to give up the dogs or risk police.
A Cat Advocate Transforms a Community
Beijing, China
Neighbors complain, the Community Committee calls the Property Manager, they poison the cats, and more cats arrive to take their place--that is the vicious circle that Mei stood in the middle of with her two feet planted firmly on the ground and her mind bent towards solving the problem in a real, lasting way. That was 10 years ago.
Inner Mongolia, China
A friend indeed...
SPCAI stepped in at the very moment when real worry set in. The winter is coming and cool nights start to creep in around early September in this northernmost province of China. Not to mention, construction becomes impossible when the ground freezes in this tundra-like area.
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WOA Foundation believes in flying dogs.
Yes, we believe in miracles. This September, WOA Foundation volunteers joined Helenna Nobler (@chinadogsflytousa) to help welcome and care for 11 dogs who were lucky enough to make it to the USA for adoption.
Read MoreHEILONGJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA
There is an ever present fierceness in her like winter.
A timeless quality, just under the surface of her skin. She rarely smiles with her lips, but always with her eyes. When you see her you know, in your gut, she is straightforward, no nonsense, and good.
Read MoreBeijing, China
A funny thing happened on the way to the vet’s office.
Worried about the thought of yet another litter of puppies to contend with in the neighborhood, a resident community volunteer picked a stray dog to take to the TNR 100 Spay/Neuter Day.
Shanghai, China
She weighed a meager 26 pounds when a neighbor found her. No one knows whether the owners neglected to feed her or they just didn’t have enough. In the end it didn’t matter, Grace was starving to death.
Read MoreInner Mongolia Province, China
For the love of a dog…
Riuyun’s seven year old son begged his mom for months to get him a dog. Everytime, she said, “No.” After all, she was a single mom living in the city, working full-time as a cashier, and living with family. It just seemed impossible to keep a pet.
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