Last year we had one of our biggest successes to date with our first rescue flight of 28 dogs arriving in November, 10 of whom were going to be settling in Vancouver Canada, while the other 18 were heading out to Calgary.
Read MoreThat 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.
Los Angeles, California
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 MoreShanghai, 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 MoreCrystal Spring Sanctuary, Hubei China
A friend of Rong’s contacted her when he saw me on the street, very injured - my back legs had been run over by a car. But when Rong arrived, she couldn’t find me….
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