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Cat and Dog Welfare

how you’re empowering You helped thousands of desperate
cats and dogs in 2016 by funding
China’s activists
24 shelters run by both the Chinese
government and NGOs. Over
8,600
our China team now works with over 150 cat and dog
protection groups around China. That’s an amazing number
animals at these
given that just a few years ago only a few existed.
shelters beneited from your help.

With your support, we’re providing advice and materials for their This includes the cats and dogs at
events, as well as practical manuals on topics like shelter care Lanzhou Stray Animal Shelter in
northwest China, who received lea
and neutering. We’re also bringing these groups together with
local oficials to encourage better understanding.
collars and antibacterial shampoos.
‘
Grassroots work is the only way to

achieve lasting change for China’s dogs

and cats. When everyone understands

the issues and the beneits for the
community, then they’re more likely to

’get behind the solutions offered.

Suki Deng
China Cat and Dog Welfare Manager

A special thank you to The Muriel Jones Foundation
for your incredible support, friendship and loyalty. Your
generosity and faith have been cornerstones of our work

and growth for a number of years. Thank you for walking
this journey with us.
It’s you who’s driving this explosion of passion and allowing
these groups to grow and thrive.

This is the moment a blind boy touched a dog for the very irst time. Thank you for making this happen.

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