Photo: Courtesy of China Rescue Dogs
These 22 dogs have something to smile about.
The content canines — 17 golden retrievers, two corgis, a French bulldog, a sheepdog, and a Malamute — are all pets saved from dog meat farms with the help ofChina Rescue Dogs. The nonprofit is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs caught in the dog meat trade.
After China Rescue Dogs pulled the pups from their dire circumstances, the organization got each canine veterinary care, a microchip, and the interest of potential adopters. After being medically cleared to travel in late April, the dogs patiently sat through a 12-hour flight from China to Los Angeles.
Courtesy of China Rescue Dogs
Pet parents from Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Utah, and Virginia, showed up at the Los Angeles airport to meet their new dogs in person for the first time.
“We are delighted to have successfully brought these dogs over, assuring them love and safety for the rest of their lives,” Jill Stewart, co-founder of China Rescue Dogs, said.
China Rescue Dogs is now raising funds for another rescue flight, so the nonprofit can get more canines out of the dog meat trade beforethe Yulin Dog Meat Festival, which runs from June 26 to July 1, according to China Rescue Dogs.
While the Chinese government has taken steps to crack downon the Yulin Dog Meat Festival, the annual event persists. China Rescue Dogs estimates that the 2023 festival could lead to 50,000 dog deaths a day.
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“It is especially important that we clear our shelters in China now — as far in advance of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival as possible — so we can rescue and protect more dogs from certain death. We want to fly at least another 50 dogs here in May,” said Stewart.
To learn more about China Rescue Dogs and support the organization’s efforts,visit the nonprofit’s website.
source: people.com
