We got him!
Incredibly grateful to all our donors to the UK charity, because it’s your donations that paid for this rather expensive but incredibly effective drop net. Heading to the vet now.
If you’ve been thinking about donating to an animal charity recently, please consider us. This is our busiest time of year for rescuing dogs named by snares, just like this boy. Become a monthly donor so these rescues can continue day after day month after month.
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More soon. Very happy! Going to sleep very well tonight!
We’re giving up on the fence trap and bringing out the big guns. Takes an hour to set up but very much worth it, as it’s a very effective last resort for catching very wary dogs. Wish us luck. Or donate: https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/
He’s usually in the same spot every day, but when we arrived, he was nowhere to be seen. We search for awhile, but to no avail. Then, suddenly, he appeared. And he looked hungry! Rescuers love a hungry dog. Want to help him? https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/ heading to the vet now. What shall we name him?
We were sent this late last night by the people who feed this dog. He got injured three or four days ago. We are now on site and looking for him. But he should be close, he’s not too scared of people, and he’s a little bit hungry right now. Wish us—and him—luck!
We’re still trying to catch the snare-maimed dog we posted about a few days ago. We’ve left a big, open, humane trap there, and the feeder told us he’s been going in. So we headed out at 4:30 this morning to go catch him.
Unfortunately, he was very wary of the trap today, but he kept relaxing in the grass nearby. We spent an hour slowly getting closer to him, only for a different feeder to arrive with food, which she put down in a really bad place for us to net him (behind a low wall). We tried, but instead hit him on the back of the neck, causing him to run off.
We now have a much more difficult rescue ahead. Judy will be communicating with this feeder to let her know what we’re trying to do and how she can help. Wish us luck. Or help make it happen:
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Well, after very short consideration followed by an equally brief chat with Joey, our dog sanctuaries manager, everyone was in full agreement that we should bring this mum and her pups in to safety. Her eldest daughter had just been rescued after losing her back-right leg and maiming her front right—almost certainly to illegal poachers snares, which plague rural areas here in Taiwan.
They’ve all been examined and treated by one of our vets and are already being spoiled at our dog sanctuary The deN. Joey chose The deN over The ARK because it’s at a lower altitude and therefore not so chilly. We’ll endeavour to get them all adopted, and we’ll do our very best to let one of the female pups stay with mum.
If you like transforming the lives of suffering strays in Taiwan—or ones in grave danger of losing life or limb like this young family—please donate today. These rescues only happen with your kind support.
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What shall we name them all? Give us your covered or nicest suggestions in the comments below.
GOOD NEWS!
We arrived to find the badly injured young stray kicking her wounds in the exact spot seen in the photo we received. But she could tell something was happening, and she kept her distance from us. She lives inside a small quarry, and thankfully the workers there know her well. And one of them was able to tempt her over and distract her while we threw a net over her. She hardly put up a struggle, and it’s clear she’s in a lot of pain And discomfort. She is now at the vet, undergoing treatment, while we arrange surgery. The workers told us there are lots of traps and snares around the site, which is a huge concern, because this girl‘s mum also lives there with her three young puppies. Should we bring them in too? Help us save more: https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/
Two weeks ago, Rio laid next to the Bai Bao creek in the Hualien area of Taiwan helpless and unable to move because of broken legs. After being rescued and undergoing surgery, Rio is doing much better and his recovery is going very well!
Once again, all of us at ACT want to express our most sincerest gratitude to everyone who has donated to help cover Rio’s surgery expenses. It’s because of everyone’s kind generosity that we were able to come together and help this sweet and innocent dog.
Seeing animals transform from a state of immense suffering and pain to being happy and healthy always moves us so deeply. This isn’t a miracle but the result of many compassionate people working together. At ACT, every rescued animal is fortunate and thankful to receive the support from so many people, and we are incredibly touched by this. Although we sometimes encounter setbacks, face challenges, and even feelings of disappointment and frustration in our work, remembering that there are far more loving people than malicious ones always re-energizes us and gives us the strength and determination to continue to help animals in need.
Once again, with heartfelt gratitude, thank you for your support.
To donate and help us to care for all the animals we have at our sanctuary, please click this link….
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A few days ago, on one of the coldest days this winter, we received a message from a person about a dog resembling a Shiba Inu in the Xindian / Wulai area of Taipei. This poor dog had been caught in an snare near the usual feeding spot and was tied to a tree, completely immobilized. The steel wire was tightly wrapped around its leg, causing the paw to become swollen and inflamed.
Our ACT rescue team headed to the mountainous area immediately and carefully placed the dog into a cage to ensure it wouldn’t escape. They then cut the wire from the tree branch and used two bamboo sticks to try to loosen the wire around its leg. Our rescuers drove as quickly as possible to the veterinary hospital to get this dog the medical treatment it so desperately needed.
Thankfully, with the person’s quick response and swift action to notify us, we were able to cut off the dreadful wire in time. Blood circulation in the dog’s paw was restored, preventing tissue necrosis. We’ve named him Ash.
Ash is still in the hospital. The vet suspects he has a gastrointestinal infection, as he’s experiencing severe diarrhea. He will need to remain hospitalized for observation. Once his condition stabilizes, he’ll be neutered and then join our other dogs at the ACT sanctuary to live a safe and comfortable life until we can find him a forever loving home.
Ash’s medical bills and future food expenses rely on donations from kind-hearted individuals like you. Our rescue mission has one goal and that is to help injured and sick stray animals like Ash and do everything we can to change their lives for the better. We hope that Ash will eventually make a full recovery, be adopted by someone, and finds his forever loving home someday!
We ask everyone to donate and support our rescue efforts during this holiday season. Every contributions large or small makes a big difference, and regular monthly donations ensure we can cover the expenses for the 300+ animals in our care. This way, the ani
Here is an update on Rio, the brave and friendly dog we rescued laying helpless next to a stream with broken legs over a week ago.
A big thanks to Dr. Hsieh from Chingya Animal Hospital! After a long seven-hour procedure, the surgery was finally completed.
The focus on the surgery was on Rio’s left hind leg. Upon opening the skin and tissue, the doctor found that the area around the broken bone was surrounded by a significant amount of callus, along with some calcified bone-like material. This indicated that the fracture might have occurred much earlier than anticipated. Additionally, there was a fragment near the proximal fracture site. The doctor attempted to align the fracture but was unable to achieve proper repositioning, even after separating the soft tissue attached to the bone. The surgery turned out to be more complex and difficult than expected. Considering the extended anesthesia time, the doctor decided to perform a partial bone resection, shortening the leg by about three centimeters. However, this adjustment will not affect Rio’s ability to walk in the future.
As for the fracture in the right femoral head, since the left leg surgery took longer than anticipated and there was significant bleeding from the surrounding soft tissue during alignment, the doctor decided not to proceed with the right-side surgery. Instead, the recommendation is to allow Rio to regain strength and undergo surgery for the right femoral head fracture at a later date.
Rio’s surgery was incredibly challenging, but the doctor successfully repaired his left hind leg. X-ray comparisons of the pre-and post-surgery results are available in the comments.
Last night, Rio seemed to feel some pain in his operated leg and cried a bit, but fortunately, he finished his food this morning, which suggests he’s feeling much better and we are all very thankful for.
Once again, heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to help cover Rio’s surgery costs. We wish there were a way to le
Someone called us to report a cat in the Ruifang area with a paw that was tangled in wire. A kind and concerned citizen heard a cat crying out in pain because a wire was tightly wrapped around its paw. Unfortunately, the cat was not very trusting and couldn’t be approached easily so after getting the call we immediately dispatched our ACT rescue team.
When our rescue team arrived on site in the evening to search for the cat but initially couldn’t find it. Finally, we discovered it hiding inside an abandoned car. Luckily, orange cats really do love food and after placing some tasty canned food in a humane trap, the cat couldn’t resist and went right in. We were able to trap him relatively easily and named him Bentley,
Up close, Bentley’s paw looked shockingly bad—the wire was wrapped extremely tightly, and it must have been excruciatingly painful. We rushed this cat to the vet for immediate medical attention in hopes that it wasn’t too late and that we can save its paw.
Over the next few days, both the doctors and we were all hoping to save Bentley’s paw. From his rescue to his hospitalization, the doctors worked tirelessly for three days, changing his dressings daily, controlling the infection, and using antibiotics and painkillers. Unfortunately, the infection continued to spread, causing his paw to swell and eventually leading to a fever. Considering his health and future quality of life, the doctors ultimately recommended amputation, which was successfully performed. Seeing him remain so brave after everything he’s been through fills us with both heartache and admiration.
The surgery went smoothly and Bentley is now under observation and resting at the hospital. We are deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses at Duke Animal Hospital for their attentive care. Bentley will need to stay at the hospital for two more days to recover after surgery. We believe Bentley is a strong little cat who will adapt to these changes and continue to explore t
Last Sunday, we got a call about a dog that was laying helpless by a stream, unable to move because both legs were broken, and waiting for a miracle to happen. We’ve named him Rio. We immediately dispatched our rescue team from Tamsui in Taipei and they drove nearly 4 hours away to the Hualien area. The weather has been very cold and rainy so there was risk that the water level of the stream would rise and sweep this dog away. It was critical that our ACT team moved quickly as it was extremely urgent that we get to the dog as soon as possible.
As the rescue team approached the site, they were very grateful to learned that the kind-hearted individual that had called us already brought Rio to the Gaoqiao Animal Hospital in Hualien. Our rescue team met up with the individual at the hospital around 9:00 pm, picked up Rio, and immediately headed back to Taipei so that we could get Rio to one of our trusted vets for immediate medical attention.
Over the past two days, Rio has shown remarkable courage and gentleness, which has deeply moved us. After examination, the vet discovered that Rio is actually less than a year old. We can’t imagine what this young pup must have gone through to suffer such severe injuries, ending up all alone, and on the cold riverbank.
We consulted with an orthopedic specialists, using Rio’s X-rays, to determine the best surgical plan. With his sweet and gentle personality, Rio absolutely deserves the chance to stand on his own feet again!
Yesterday (Monday), we took Rio to the Banqiao Chingya Animal Hospital for a pre-surgical orthopedic examination. The vet informed us that Rio’s blood test results indicated moderate anaemia. Therefore, before the scheduled surgery on Friday, another blood test will be conducted to ensure improvement in his red blood cell count before proceeding with the operation.
The current surgical plan is as follows:
- Perform surgery to repair the fracture in his left tibia.
- If Rio remains stable under an
