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ACT is a UK charity rescuing animals of any species, at any time, in northern Taiwan Donate now: https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/
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27/06/2024

MayMay was left at the side of a road for three days after being hit by a car. The accident dislocated her hip, leaving her unable to stand.

If she’d been taken to a vet immediately, hip reduction would have been much easier and quicker. But with so much time passed after the injury, the vet’s attempts were unsuccessful.

So MayMay has been in our care, eating healthy raw food and getting strong enough for hip-reduction surgery. And she’s made great progress! Not only has she been eating well, but she’s been walking too—though limping badly and clearly with some pain.

This morning she went to our local vet for blood tests to see if she can undergo the operation on her hip. And she passed with flying colours.

We’ll launch a special fundraising campaign for MayMay’s surgery once we have the date and estimated cost. If you’d like to support this gorgeous girl’s bid for mobility, you can use our regular donation page and just mention MayMay in the comment; we’ll add your donation to her appeal.

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Looking forward to seeing her fully mobile and pain-free!

26/06/2024

**WARNING: VIDEO SHOWS VERY GRAPHIC FACIAL INJURY**

We were on a family day out late afternoon today when we received the video that we posted a little earlier. It shows a dog clearly in need of our help. So instead of heading home, we went to rescue this poor boy. Thankfully, it was a quick and easy rescue, and we were as gentle as possible with him.

If you watch the video, we will warn you when the graphic injury is coming. You can look away. But if you do see just how terrible his condition is, you may believe he needs to be put to sleep.

We have actually saved a dog in even worse condition, with her whole muzzle eaten away by an untreated bacterial infection. The amazing Dr. Yeh did some incredible surgery that involved relocation of skin from her forehead, and that dog recovered to have a very happy and active life. We believe this dog has an even better chance.

His condition is almost certainly caused by poor nutrition. That has weakened his immune system, which has allowed infections to develop unchecked by his own body’s natural defenses. That has left him with skin disease all over his body and the awful infection you can see on his face. We know there’s a possibility he may not make it, but we also know there is a chance that not only will he make it, but he will have a future to look forward to.

He needs immediate emergency veterinary treatment tonight, and extensive treatment for weeks to come. We will, of course, consult with Dr. Yeh to see if he is a suitable candidate for the same kind of skin graft that he performed previously.

And because he has struggled to get enough food and water even through the pain and challenges of his condition, we know that he wants to live. So we’re going to give him that chance.

We can only do this with your kind support. Please consider becoming an ACT donor today.

https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/

We are dashing to the best 24-hour vet that we know. Once he has been examined by the vets and fully assessed, if we believe he has a chance, we will share before-and-after photos of the previous rescue in even worse condition. We will post that in the comments later.

Thank you to everyone who supports our vital animal-rescue work here in Taiwan. We are deeply grateful to you that we can help dogs like this poor boy.

What shall we name him?

26/06/2024

This poor old boy has hopefully seen better days. We’re on our way to him now.

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(We originally guessed incorrectly that he was female)

23/06/2024

Rescuing Stray Dog Ciara—Skin-diseased and One Foot Missing

While on a mission to rescue another stray suffering from severe injuries, we heard about Ciara, a dog in desperate need of urgent veterinary attention. This poor, shy girl had not only lost her front-right foot to a cruel poacher's snare but was also suffering from a terrible skin disease. Despite her strong fear of humans, we were determined to bring this suffering stray dog to safety.

Initially, Ciara was incredibly wary and elusive. On our first day, she spotted us and vanished into thick bamboo, evading our attempts to help her. After a long night at the 24-hour hospital with another rescue, we slept nearby in the rescue vehicle so we could return to try our luck at sunrise.

We were finally presented with a good opportunity early in the afternoon. Ciara had hobbled to the river for a drink and then cautiously retreated to what must have been her hiding spot under a large concrete slab on the dry river bed. It was the perfect moment to net her and bring her to safety.

And we got her!

Ciara underwent surgery for her leg, received a lifesaving blood transfusion, and started treatment for her skin condition and babesiosis, a debilitating tick-borne disease. Now, Ciara is healthy, happy, and affectionate, and she's one of the first of our dogs to move into our brand-new dog sanctuary currently under construction.

Your support makes these rescues possible. Would you have it in your heart to help a suffering stray in Taiwan? We can only rescue, treat, and provide safe sanctuary to dogs like this lovely girl if kind people like you stand in their corner. Please consider becoming an ACT donor today.

🔗 https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/

Thank you for any kindness at all. Big or small, one-off or monthly, your gift really does transform lives.

Stay tuned for updates on Ciara’s journey to adoption, and please wish her luck as she continues to thrive.

18/06/2024

We are deeply grateful to the Taipei European School (TES) and all its faculty and students for a generous donation that has covered all the medical expenses for a dog who was badly injured in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. Their kindness has given the stray a second chance at life and our funding a welcome boost.

A few weeks ago, the Taipei European School held a fundraising event and distributed the collected donations evenly among four organisations to support their ongoing charitable work. Our affiliate charity in Taiwan, ACT for Animals, was honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of this generous sum, which the students worked so hard in their free time to raise.

The Taipei European School donated a whopping NT$73,000 (£1,773 / €2,100 / US$2,260), which was handed to us just as we were about to start trying to raise the NT$71,000 needed for the lengthy, round-the-clock, emergency treatment that saved the life of June, the dog so badly injured in the accident.

Amazingly, this surprise donation was almost exactly the right amount to cover June's veterinary costs! We are profoundly grateful for this generous act of kindness, which immediately paid off June’s vet bill.

In honour of TES’s lifesaving donation, we have renamed June—she is now called Tess.

A big thank you to the students of the Taipei European School for your compassion towards Taiwan's suffering strays—and for supporting ACT’s vital animal-rescue mission.

Lots of licks from Tess too. ♥️🐆

17/06/2024

This is Felicia. She's just six months old and has been with us since March after suffering nerve damage to one of her back legs.

We've had other animals with similar nerve damage who are now walking perfectly, but little Felicia's leg hasn't improved at all since we've known her.

A few days ago, she saw a veterinary specialist who agrees that amputation will greatly enhance Felicia's mobility—and her life—as the nerve-damaged leg is now just getting in her way and is of no benefit at all to this energetic little lady.

We're now making an appointment with one of our preferred vets for Felicia to get the operation she so clearly needs. It'll be a little expensive but very much worth it. The Cats' Cradle staff are certain Felicia will get adopted very quickly, so she has a full and rich life to look forward to.

To transform the life of Felicia and other rescued Taiwan strays just like her, become an ACT donor today. 🐈

https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/

We'll share an update on Felicia very soon.

16/06/2024

Here's the Rawpetmedics live podcast episode where ACT—Animal Care Trust founder Sean was honoured to be invited to talk about how we feed all 300 of our rescued dogs and cats a healthy raw diet, and a lot more about our vital animal-rescue work here in Taiwan.

It was 3:00 in the morning for Sean, so please forgive some of his stupid mistakes (like confusing 'rural' with 'urban'), but we think you'll find the interview interesting, informational, and enjoyable all the same.

Many thanks to Drs. Conor, Nick, and Brendan for their dedication to helping our beloved dogs have longer, healthier, happier lives.

16/06/2024

Rawpetmedics 👈🏻 If you love your dog enough to learn how to feed him or her for a longer, healthier, happier life, follow Rawpetmedics.

As many of you may already know, ACT—Animal Care Trust is dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs and cats through proper nutrition. We have saved lives and limbs just by feeding a balanced raw diet to our rescued animals.

We discovered Rawpetmedics just a few months ago and have learned so much to add to our twenty years of knowledge. Drs Conor, Nick, and Brendan are extremely erudite and passionate about helping people like you have their dogs bounding around for longer than if kept on a diet of ultraprocessed pellets.

Rawpetmedics are not just interesting to listen to but also fun. And you can tell it’s authentic because they even have healthy disagreements about some elements of feeding raw. Follow them. You’ll learn a lot. And you will be so grateful, just as we are, for the nutrition wisdom they impart for our dogs’ benefit.

In an hour or so, we’ll share their podcast our founder Sean was honoured to be invited to talk on.

Go follow them!

15/06/2024

If you can stick with it for the full five minutes, here’s a video we took today showing the progress at our new dog sanctuary—thanks to a heartwarming outpouring of kindness and generosity.

You’ll also see recent rescues Captain, Pirate, May, MayMay, June (now Tess), Romeo, and Juliet.

To help transform the lives of suffering strays in Taiwan:

https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/

15/06/2024

Judy and I have sponsored a garden swing for The ACT ARK (Animal Rescue Kingdom), our new dog sanctuary currently under construction. We hope visitors to The ARK will find comfort and joy in using this garden swing, taking in the serene views while cherishing the memories of beloved dogs, cats, and other animals who have touched our lives but are no longer with us.

14/06/2024

[UPDATE 2024-06-22—just added the latest photo of Little Tree's wound—you can really see it's closing rapidly now!]

Here's a quick visual update on Little Tree, the cat we rescued at the end of May after he suffered a very nasty injury to his back.

The staff are following our protocol of raw diet, and iodine solution then watermelon powder applied topically several times a day.

You can see the wound is closing in beautifully. The latest photo is also closer to Little Tree, so the edges of the wound have actually closed in a lot more than may first be obvious. And Little Tree's fur is making a great comeback too.

We'll share another update in a couple of weeks. If his wound is small enough, Little Tree will be allowed to go into one of our large cat rooms to make some new friends. For now though, we're very happy with his progress.

What do you think? 🐈

To help stray cats in Taiwan like Little Tree, become an ACT donor today:

https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/

13/06/2024

We found the Shiba Inu’s owner! She called our local shelter and we had already told them we had found him.

His name is Little Gold and he was a stray in the area, begging for food from the nearby factories. He got badly injured a few weeks ago and the lady took him to the vet. She decided to take him in and keep him safe in her yard.

But two days ago there was a very big, very noisy religious festival. Little Gold freaked out and got over the wall. He ran quite far, as we found him about two kilometres away.

He was very happy to be back home. And the lady was very grateful. She was very interested when we have some nutritional advice and suggested she get him microchipped.

Be a good boy now, Little Gold!

12/06/2024

Would you like to see how June is doing after being hit by a scooter and suffering neurological damage, organ damage, and internal bleeding ten days ago? You may be surprised!

Become an ACT donor today:

https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/

12/06/2024

On the way to our new sanctuary to feed the dogs this morning, we spotted this guy in the middle of a dangerous mountain road. Clearly he has recently undergone some kind of treatment at the vet. We are pretty sure he should not be out here.

He’s a little bit wary of our vehicle, so we are going to have to take our time and do this carefully. We’ve already managed to guide him into a quieter road.

Wish us luck!

11/06/2024

UPDATE: THREE-LEGGED NEGLECTED APRICOT POODLE

It's midnight here in Taiwan and we're about to hit the sack but wanted to give you all a quick update about the dishevelled three-legged poodle we recently posted about.

We couldn't find her yesterday afternoon, so today we went back with the intention of knocking on a few doors to ask if anyone knew anything about the sorry-looking stray. As Judy walked onto the open porch of the very first house, she was amazed to find the little dog curled up right there.

No one seemed to be home, so we scanned the little girl for a microchip, which she had, and from that we got the owner's phone number. She lived at this house but was at work, so she sent her mum to talk to us.

They're very nice people. They actually rescued Zhi Zhi (it means 'Squeak') about eight years ago after finding her in a park in a very bad way. She had a mangled leg and was suffering from skin disease and other ailments. They took her to a vet, got her treated, and took the lucky little lady home.

But, over time, and with persistent ailments, they kind of just accepted that Squeak was never going to be fully healthy and so left her to her own devices. They'd been giving her what they thought was a good ultra-processed pellet brand, but we found it actually had quite a low protein level. Also, the bag was kept on the porch where the essential fatty acids immediately turned to rancid fat. And they supplemented her diet with cooked rice—such carbs are not good for dogs, and they're only in 'dog foods' because they're cheap fillers and essential for prolonging shelf life.

We know commercial convenience pellets are really not good for dogs, but the owners can be forgiven for falling for the clever advertising and not knowing how to properly feed Squeak. We've rescued many dogs with similar skin and fur issues and simply switched them to a raw diet—they all quickly became healthy and beautiful once their bodies get nutrition in the perfect, unadulterated form for dogs. We explained to the lady how to improve Squeak's diet, but also asked if we could take her for some spa treatment and a vet exam, and she kindly and gratefully agreed.

On the way home from the spa, the daughter called. The family had talked it over and decided that Squeak would benefit from becoming an ACT dog, and we happily agreed to let them relinquish her into our care. The spa found lots of fleas on the little poodle and many tight knots close to the skin, so she got a flea shampoo and shave as well as the regular full beauty treatment. Tomorrow we'll take her to one of our trusted vets for a full health check. And she has already started enjoying real food.

So now we just have to find someone to love a fairly old, currently bald, three-legged apricot poodle. But we think we will: people are really great and will want to help her, and small breeds like poodles are relatively easy to rehome anyway.

So that's the update so far. We haven't quite finished the video but wanted to share what we've done so you can see how Squeak is doing. We'll hopefully replace it with the polished version tomorrow.

As always, a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donates so that we can transform the lives of dogs like Squeak. We get notifications for every single donation that comes in, as well as the kind comments that so many of you attach. We read them all aloud, and we have to say that your kind messages of support, encouragement, and gratitude are very much appreciated. But remember: when you donate, you're on the team too.

To become an ACT donor:

https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/

Good night from a balmy Taiwan.

Sean and Judy

10/06/2024

For years we’ve been trying different ways to make the dogs’ houses more comfortable to sleep in. Nothing worked. Blankets got eaten and also stayed wet; dog beds got destroyed; straw was difficult to keep clean and could harbour creepy crawlers; newspaper got shredded and stayed wet; frame beds were too cold in winter and the material always broke.

We always have to consider comfort, hygiene, durability, and cost. Our latest attempt is artificial grass—it’s comfy, durable, easy to keep clean and dry, and isn’t too expensive. We can buy it in bulk for just a couple of pounds a square meter.

We’re also considering trying rubber pavers to go under the fake grass. It provides more comfort and drainage and is also easy to keep clean. We’re looking forward to seeing how the dogs like these latest ideas—and if they actually work this time.

Can you think of any other ideas? Or do you think we’ve finally got it right? Let us know!

09/06/2024

THREE-LEGGED, SICK APRICOT POODLE

We received this photo this evening of a stray dog in clear need of some medical attention and a new life. It's late evening now, and we know the dog has lived at this spot for at least two months, so we're going to head there in the morning. It's on the mountain behind our sanctuaries, so not too far, thankfully.

Wish us luck!

09/06/2024

MayMay says hi. She’s been told by the vet that she needed to wait a little longer before she’d be strong enough to undergo surgery to put her hip joint back.

Well, she’s been putting on weight and has become a bit of a bully at feeding time, even with the bigger dogs. So we think she’s ready for the op. We’ll call the vet tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone who contributes so that dogs like MayMay can have their health transformed and their lives made longer and happier. ♥️🐕‍🦺

08/06/2024

Would you like to see how Romeo is doing? He’s starting to feel more relaxed around us now. We still can’t touch him, but he’s very happy to see us in the morning. And he knows to go into his doghouse at feeding time so he can eat in peace.

Thank you to everybody who contributes to help us save stray dogs like Romeo and Juliet. ♥️🐆🐕‍🦺

07/06/2024

JUNE IS OUT OF THE WOODS!

We went to the vet today to pick up another dog when we got the unexpected good news: June can be released! Apparently, she's made a great recovery, her internal injuries are mostly healing by themselves, and her neurological issues have subsided.

We're really happy and also amazed, because it wasn't looking good for June when we first rescued her and for the next day or so. The vets have done a great job with her.

June's vet bill is understandably high, as she has been staying at a fully staffed 24-hour vet hospital and needed round-the-clock attention as well as lots of intensive care.

Her total bill is NT$71,000 / £1,720 / US$2,200 / AU$3,300 / €2,000. To see her not just fully alert but also walking around means it's money very well spent.

Please become an ACT donor today. You really are transforming the life of a suffering Taiwan stray.

https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/

June will stay with Sean and Judy this evening for further observation and then move into our new dog sanctuary in the morning. We'll be sure to video that when it happens and share it with you.

Thank you to everyone who supports our vital animal-rescue work here in Taiwan. We are so very glad that we can save the lives of dogs like June. ❤️🐕🚑

06/06/2024

CHOCOLATE RETURNED—AN INTERESTING UPDATE

So we took Chocolate, the choking/coughing stray dog, to two vets. A nearby vet, last night, didn't even examine Chocolate and diagnosed advanced heartworm disease based on the video of her hacking/coughing while on the street. He didn't want to do anything for her, as she's stray and can bite. We were happy to seek a second (more professional) opinion elsewhere.

So we took Chocolate to our founders' home, were they could observe her throughout the night. Something very interesting came to light: since the moment we netted Chocolate, she'd not hacked/coughed once! In the rescue vehicle, at the vet, in Sean and Judy's home, not one attempt to clear her throat. This led us to conclude that it's more likely she did have something stuck in her throat and it must have dislodged when she struggled in the net—if she was coughing from heartworm or some other illness, it wouldn't just suddenly stop.

Chocolate stayed silent all night and all morning but refused food and water. We took her to one of our usual vets, and they determined that she did indeed test positive for heartworm as well as babesiosis and ehrlichiosis (both tick-borne diseases), but that her cough seems more likely caused by tracheal inflammation or other irritation.

We know that a positive ehrlichiosis or babesiosis test doesn't necessarily mean the animal is sick with those diseases; it just means their bodies have recently encountered and dealt with the pathogens. A positive heartworm test does mean infection but doesn't indicate the severity. The vet suggested treating all, including the throat irritation. Chocolate would need to come into our care, and that would mean leaving her son behind and everything she had known for the last eight years. And it would mean many weeks of antibiotics that would essentially damage her overall immune health in the process.

So, after in-depth discussions with the people who feed her and let her sleep outside their front door, the decision was made to let Chocolate go back to where we rescued her. The kind people would give her a week of meds to help treat the throat irritation but would not continue further with meds for the heartworm or tick-borne diseases. Instead, they would start giving Chocolate and her son monthly heartworm preventives—this would kill any larva but do nothing to the adult worms; however, they only live two years at the most. So this compromise approach would mean Chocolate's heartworm infection would be kept in check and eventually eradicated in the next 24 months.

We all agreed that we would intercede again should Chocolate or her son show signs of illness in the future. But, for now, we truly feel she will be happier living a slightly shorter life in the place she knows as home than a possibly longer life in one of our dog gardens. The nice people who feed the mum and son and who asked us to help them covered all the vet bills and gave ACT a donation for our time.

So what do you think? Did we make the right decisions for Chocolate? Let us know in the comments.

Who would you like an update about next?

05/06/2024

JUNE UPDATE:

We have received some good news from June's vet:

Yesterday, they were talking about a blood transfusion for June, because of the internal bleeding and organ damage. the doctor wanted to perform an MRI or CT scan to better understand where the bleeding was coming from, which would involve transporting June into another clinic in the city. Another option would be exploratory surgery, but this had its own risks given June's current condition.

This afternoon, June's neurological issues subsided considerably, and she is now much more alert. And that's not all: she also ate and drank today, with no serious ill effect, which is great news. And the vets removed the blood from the internal bleeding and injected it into her blood stream, and again this went very well.

(We may be explaining some things not entirely correctly here, as it's coming second-hand and through a Chinese-to-English translation, but the gist is all completely accurate.)
So now June's doctors are happy to continue observing before committing her to anything intrusive, uncomfortable, or dangerous. They are of course giving her all the meds needed to help her body overcome all the challenges she is currently facing.

So it's surprisingly good news for June. More hopefully happy updates when we get them.

05/06/2024

We are at the location of this dog now. He lives outside someone’s house, but they cannot touch him. He’s obviously swallowed something he shouldn’t have and it is stuck in his throat. He left when we arrived, but we are hopeful we can catch him soon.

05/06/2024

June was hit by a scooter on a fast road in the north coast of Taiwan. Tragically, the scooter rider died as a result of the collision. We’re now trying to save June.

She has been largely unresponsive, suffering from neurological damage. The vets have found no broken bones, but her bladder is ruptured, and there may be other organ damage because she has suffered internal bleeding.

The latest news we received was that the bleeding seems to be subsiding, which is good news. We are waiting for more news today, basically to find out what further surgery or other treatments will be necessary.

Stray dogs like June don’t ask to be in the situation they find themselves in. They don’t even ask for our help when tragedy strikes. But that’s what we’re here for, to be their voice.

To help June and strays like her in dire need of veterinary attention and a brighter future, become an ACT donor today.

https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/

We will post more updates about June as soon as we hear from her vet. Thank you for your kindness.

03/06/2024

STRAY DOG HIT BY SCOOTER IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT

We received this video of a dog who had just been hit by a scooter, and of course we immediately dispatched the rescue vehicle. We arrived within 25 minutes and the dog is now in the back of the rescue vehicle and on the highway to one of our , preferred emergency vet hospitals.

After we picked up the dog, we got a call from the local police. They informed us that, very tragically, the scooter rider died at the scene. This dog is now the centre of a serious police matter.

In 25 years of rescuing Strick and stray animals in Taiwan, this is the first time such a tragedy has happened to a person involved in an accident with a dog or cat. Our hearts go out to their loved ones.

We don’t know what else to say right now. We will arrive at the Vet in about 40 minutes.

03/06/2024

Meet Nono the very friendly stray kitten. She suffered a fracture and dislocation that one vet suggested would require amputation. But lucky Nono has the very best surgical vet hospital in Taiwan doing a tricky operation in an hour or so. We’ll pick her up late afternoon.

Nono will need extended bed rest (meaning very limited movement) for next six to eight weeks. But it will be well worth it, as she still has her whole life ahead of her—and one in which she can have all her legs.

Thank you to everyone who supports our efforts to transform the lives of Taiwan’s strays like little Nono here. We’ll be sure to keep you informed of her progress post op. 🐆

01/06/2024

SAD NEWS

We are heartbroken to report that little Bali, the young stray cat with both front legs badly broken, passed away at the vet in the early hours of this morning. She succumbed to sepsis, which was likely a result of the serious infection her compound fractures had led to.

This is never the kind of update we want to make. But we are very, very grateful that Bali was clean, warm, hydrated, and comfortable before she passed—thanks to all you kind people who contributed towards her emergency treatment.

We never claim to be able to save every single life that is failing. But we do promise to always give animals like Bali the best chance possible of pulling through and enjoying a happy, comfortable future in which they are loved and cared for. Bali got the best chance she could ever have dreamed of. We’re glad we could do that for her.

Very sorry for the sad news.

Rest in peace, little Bali. So many kind people really cared about you before you left.

🐈‍⬛🖤

31/05/2024

TWICE-MAIMED STRAY DOG KIWI—A HAPPY UPDATE

Do you remember Kiwi? We rescued her in January last year after she got badly injured by a snare slicing deep into her neck. She was very wary and we had to sleep in the cemetery where she lived until finally netting her thanks to our thermal-imaging drone finding her napping in long grass next to a tomb.

Kiwi is still very wary of people and prefers to keep her distance from us, and that's fine. She has a big garden to live in with eight other rescue dogs, and they will soon all get to run around in the much larger exercise garden a couple of times a day. They are some of the first residents at our brand-new, beautiful dog sanctuary currently under construction.

She loves her food and can catch a chicken leg thrown from about twelve meters away. We love Kiwi, even though the feeling isn't mutual.

We are truly grateful that we can help dogs like Kiwi. She clearly needed to be brought in to a safer, kinder environment before any further harm befalls her. Thank you to everyone who donates so we can do this for strays like her.

Have you become an ACT donor yet? It's quick, easy, and safe, and whether your gift is big or small, single or monthly, it really does make a world of difference to suffering Taiwan strays like Kiwi here.

https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/

More updates on ACT rescues coming soon! Who would you like to see?

30/05/2024

STRAY CAT, BROKEN LEGS

We received a photo of a cat lying in a road unable to walk. The caller moved her to the side of the road and said she seemed to have both front legs broken.

[WARNING: Graphic photo of compound fractures in the comments.]

It was just a 40-minute drive for our rescue vehicle. The cat was still at the same spot when we arrived. It looks like her legs are covered with glue or tar.

Thankfully it was a quick and painless rescue despite her protests. We’re on our way to a 24-hour vet now, as we’d prefer she has urgent treatment and round-the-clock observation and care.

We are genuinely and deeply grateful to all of you who donate so that we can save cats like this girl and give them the best chance possible of a happy, comfortable future.

https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/

More soon. What shall we name her?

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MAYMAY’S SURGERY IS SOON

MayMay was left at the side of a road for three days after being hit by a car. The accident dislocated her hip, leaving her unable to stand. If she’d been taken to a vet immediately, hip reduction would have been much easier and quicker. But with so much time passed after the injury, the vet’s attempts were unsuccessful. So MayMay has been in our care, eating healthy raw food and getting strong enough for hip-reduction surgery. And she’s made great progress! Not only has she been eating well, but she’s been walking too—though limping badly and clearly with some pain. This morning she went to our local vet for blood tests to see if she can undergo the operation on her hip. And she passed with flying colours. We’ll launch a special fundraising campaign for MayMay’s surgery once we have the date and estimated cost. If you’d like to support this gorgeous girl’s bid for mobility, you can use our regular donation page and just mention MayMay in the comment; we’ll add your donation to her appeal. https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/ Looking forward to seeing her fully mobile and pain-free!

HER FACE HAS GONE, BUT NOT HER DESIRE TO LIVE

**WARNING: VIDEO SHOWS VERY GRAPHIC FACIAL INJURY** We were on a family day out late afternoon today when we received the video that we posted a little earlier. It shows a dog clearly in need of our help. So instead of heading home, we went to rescue this poor boy. Thankfully, it was a quick and easy rescue, and we were as gentle as possible with him. If you watch the video, we will warn you when the graphic injury is coming. You can look away. But if you do see just how terrible his condition is, you may believe he needs to be put to sleep. We have actually saved a dog in even worse condition, with her whole muzzle eaten away by an untreated bacterial infection. The amazing Dr. Yeh did some incredible surgery that involved relocation of skin from her forehead, and that dog recovered to have a very happy and active life. We believe this dog has an even better chance. His condition is almost certainly caused by poor nutrition. That has weakened his immune system, which has allowed infections to develop unchecked by his own body’s natural defenses. That has left him with skin disease all over his body and the awful infection you can see on his face. We know there’s a possibility he may not make it, but we also know there is a chance that not only will he make it, but he will have a future to look forward to. He needs immediate emergency veterinary treatment tonight, and extensive treatment for weeks to come. We will, of course, consult with Dr. Yeh to see if he is a suitable candidate for the same kind of skin graft that he performed previously. And because he has struggled to get enough food and water even through the pain and challenges of his condition, we know that he wants to live. So we’re going to give him that chance. We can only do this with your kind support. Please consider becoming an ACT donor today. https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/ We are dashing to the best 24-hour vet that we know. Once he has been examined by the vets and full

This poor old boy has hopefully seen better days. We’re on our way to him now. https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/ (We originally guessed incorrectly that he was female)

Rescuing Stray Dog Ciara—Skin-diseased and One Foot Missing While on a mission to rescue another stray suffering from severe injuries, we heard about Ciara, a dog in desperate need of urgent veterinary attention. This poor, shy girl had not only lost her front-right foot to a cruel poacher's snare but was also suffering from a terrible skin disease. Despite her strong fear of humans, we were determined to bring this suffering stray dog to safety. Initially, Ciara was incredibly wary and elusive. On our first day, she spotted us and vanished into thick bamboo, evading our attempts to help her. After a long night at the 24-hour hospital with another rescue, we slept nearby in the rescue vehicle so we could return to try our luck at sunrise. We were finally presented with a good opportunity early in the afternoon. Ciara had hobbled to the river for a drink and then cautiously retreated to what must have been her hiding spot under a large concrete slab on the dry river bed. It was the perfect moment to net her and bring her to safety. And we got her! Ciara underwent surgery for her leg, received a lifesaving blood transfusion, and started treatment for her skin condition and babesiosis, a debilitating tick-borne disease. Now, Ciara is healthy, happy, and affectionate, and she's one of the first of our dogs to move into our brand-new dog sanctuary currently under construction. Your support makes these rescues possible. Would you have it in your heart to help a suffering stray in Taiwan? We can only rescue, treat, and provide safe sanctuary to dogs like this lovely girl if kind people like you stand in their corner. Please consider becoming an ACT donor today. 🔗 https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/ Thank you for any kindness at all. Big or small, one-off or monthly, your gift really does transform lives. Stay tuned for updates on Ciara’s journey to adoption, and please wish her luck as she continues to thrive. #DogRescue #AnimalRescue #Taiwan #Maime

This is Felicia. She's just six months old and has been with us since March after suffering nerve damage to one of her back legs. We've had other animals with similar nerve damage who are now walking perfectly, but little Felicia's leg hasn't improved at all since we've known her. A few days ago, she saw a veterinary specialist who agrees that amputation will greatly enhance Felicia's mobility—and her life—as the nerve-damaged leg is now just getting in her way and is of no benefit at all to this energetic little lady. We're now making an appointment with one of our preferred vets for Felicia to get the operation she so clearly needs. It'll be a little expensive but very much worth it. The Cats' Cradle staff are certain Felicia will get adopted very quickly, so she has a full and rich life to look forward to. To transform the life of Felicia and other rescued Taiwan strays just like her, become an ACT donor today. 🐈 https://AnimalCareTrust.org.uk/donate-now/ We'll share an update on Felicia very soon.

DOG SANCTUARY PROGRESS

If you can stick with it for the full five minutes, here’s a video we took today showing the progress at our new dog sanctuary—thanks to a heartwarming outpouring of kindness and generosity. You’ll also see recent rescues Captain, Pirate, May, MayMay, June (now Tess), Romeo, and Juliet. To help transform the lives of suffering strays in Taiwan: https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/