The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation

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We have a shelter in China that houses dogs and other animals rescued from the DCMT + slaughterhouses throughout China.

An Important Message from Animal Hope and Wellness FoundationAfter years of rescuing thousands of dogs and cats from the...
10/16/2025

An Important Message from Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation

After years of rescuing thousands of dogs and cats from the Dog and Cat Meat Trade in Asia and other dire situations worldwide, we have made the difficult decision to close our Foundation.

We came for them in the darkest places. We made them a promise that they would never be hurt again - and we kept it. Many of you reading this have one of our rescues in your home right now. You know firsthand the lives we’ve changed and the promise we kept.

But we can no longer raise the funds needed to care for the final 100 dogs at our China sanctuary. With no ongoing rescue activity, limited visibility, and increasing transport costs, we haven’t been able to sustain what’s needed.

Harbin SHS Animal Rescue in China has stepped forward to take them in. They’re giving our dogs a safe haven and a chance at finding families. For this, we are grateful.

Our China Director, Suki Su will be keeping 35 of the most senior and feral dogs so they can live out their lives in peace. These dogs were rescued from slaughter in 2017 and deserve to finish their days with Suki and her family.

We need your help:
1. Make a tax-deductible donation now. Your generosity will make a world of difference in caring for our remaining dogs while we prepare for transport.
2. Support Suki after we close. The funds will directly care for the 35 dogs staying with her. Follow her on Instagram for updates and donation details.

The dogs will be leaving within a few weeks. Suki is personally driving them to help them settle in.

This isn’t the ending we wanted, but we kept our promise to thousands of lives.

Thank you for being part of our journey in rescue and advocacy around the world. 💙

To donate, visit the link in our bio.

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Los Angeles - Boyle HeightsWe rarely share suspected animal abuse without video evidence, but the photos are clear and t...
10/15/2025

Los Angeles - Boyle Heights

We rarely share suspected animal abuse without video evidence, but the photos are clear and the witness account is credible.

October 14th, 2:00 PM - Lorena and Atlantic near Concord.

This woman was witnessed severely beating a dog. Multiple people saw her run the dog over with her scooter and kick it in the face repeatedly. When they tried to intervene, she fled into an alley. It is also suspected she is a drug user.

If you’re in the Boyle Heights area and recognize this woman or know where she lives, contact authorities immediately. If you spot her, she will likely run again. Call first or just follow at a distance. This pup needs to be taken away from her.

LAPD Hollenbeck Station: (323) 342-4100LA Animal Services (East Valley): (888) 452-7381
You can also contact: on Instagram

10/10/2025

This occurred in Bolaños de Campos, Spain

A man on a quad ran over and killed a young bull during a town “encierro,” a cruel bull-running event.

The driver fled the scene. Later, authorities identified a 39-year-old man and denounced him for animal cruelty - whatever that even means.

is demanding an immediate investigation and accountability from the Bolaños de Campos City Council, Mayor Alberto Callejo (), and the Castile and León Council ().

But why would they actually do anything? Bullfighting is still legal in Spain - yet now they denounce this man for running one over with a quad. What’s the difference? Both end in pain, blood, and death.

AHWF never shies away from naming names and even addresses. If anyone can identify this man, we will make sure the world knows.

10/01/2025

This happened recently in Mamakating, NY involving NY State Police.

Pumpkin, a 3-year-old family dog, was shot 7 times by a Trooper conducting neighborhood interviews. Two bullets tore into her body. Others hit the house and car.

Instead of restraint, the officer unloaded nearly his full clip - then walked away. Eyewitnesses report there was no apology, no remorse, nothing, even as Pumpkin lay there bleeding.

This is what happens when law enforcement treats animals as disposable. When hostility, prejudice, and lack of training meet a gun - animals die. Pumpkin survived, but her leg will be amputated.

Her owner is legally blind and describes Pumpkin as his emotional support animal. A GoFundMe has been set up for her medical care. We are also asking anyone with information about this officer to come forward.

Incidents like this happen far too often. No doubt an “internal investigation” will be announced, and no wrongdoing will be found. If you want to speak up for Pumpkin, call and ask what steps are being taken:

Troop F (Sullivan County / Mamakating): (845) 344-5300
Troop F PIO -Tpr. Jennifer Alvarez: (845) 344-5358
NYSP HQ Public Information Office: [email protected]

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09/29/2025

The terrible and vile things we do to animals never seem to end. While this man will likely face no consequence - it’s a reminder that as a species, we suck.

The crazy, dumb things people do to animals for social media likes is sickening. This type of behavior cannot be accepted and needs to be called out every time it happens.

We hope someone can identify him. It’s likely an Asian country. What’s equally disturbing are the people filming, treating cruelty as entertainment instead of stepping in.

No matter what anyone thinks - this is abuse in its purest form. Everyday we view the most horrible content. And unless we learn compassion, unless we start caring about others more than ourselves, there will be no planet left for those who come after us.

09/27/2025

This dog in Portland is overdosing on fentanyl.

According to the woman in this video, it’s already happened three or four times. She even carries Narcan to bring the dog back - like it’s become the normal.

We can have compassion for the homeless, and still say this is not okay. Calling it out doesn’t make us judgmental, it makes us honest. A life is a life. Remove the emotions from the argument - if someone is putting that life in danger, we can’t excuse it.

The streets and drug camps are not safe for dogs. Too many are overdosing, dying, and suffering in these environments. We see it in Portland, Los Angeles, Skid Row. Some ingest fentanyl accidentally. Others are even forced fed drugs.

Love isn’t enough when an animal is living in constant danger. If someone can’t care for themselves, how can they be trusted to care for another life? If this were a child, it wouldn’t be tolerated. It shouldn’t be tolerated for an animal.

We hope local rescues, agencies, and authorities in Portland step in. Awareness is the first step - but action has to follow.

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09/23/2025

In Santa Cruz, California this past July, one of our followers caught her dog sitter on backyard security cameras abusing her dog.

The sitter is Regina Noble ( ) She is seen kicking the dog, hitting him with a pole, pinning him against a fence, cursing at him, and throwing rocks at him. In the video, the dog is constantly trying to escape her.

Animal Care and Control investigated, and the case is now with the District Attorney. She was removed from the property after returning intoxicated and combative - but she continues to promote herself as a trainer and sitter in the Santa Cruz area.

We are posting this now so people know who she is and do not trust her with their animals. She lacks the patience, self-control, and temperament required to work with animals - especially as a trainer. Sadly, this is common in the training world, and too often the truth only comes out when cameras are rolling.

As a community, we need to look out for all animals as if they were our own. Please share and help protect other dogs from going through the same.

09/20/2025

This happened at the 1200 block of North Harper Avenue in West Hollywood, California. A disgusting story that needs to be shared.

Anmol Bhatia, 27, broke into an elderly man’s home, beat his small dog until it was unresponsive, then left it dead while stealing items and damaging property.

Investigators said the video was so brutal they could barely get through it.

We need eyes and voices on this, especially in West Hollywood and greater Los Angeles. This dog wasn’t just an animal - he was family. To kill someone’s companion over a personal dispute is depraved and unforgivable.

If you know where Bhatia is or have info, contact:
West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station: 310-855-8850
Crime Stoppers: 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org

This man must be found and dealt with. Share his face and this story so justice can hopefully do its thing.

09/19/2025

This was sent to us by a follower, originally posted on TikTok by @ dj_hillbilly.

It happened in Groves Park, Tucson, AZ. A man is seen abusing a beagle - and it’s clear this pup is terrified of him. The person filming caught as much as they could on video, confronted the man, and got his Arizona license plate: MAET1896 on a silver Kia Optima.

We don’t have TikTok and can only share what was sent. If you do, please check the original post and comments, help amplify this, and get us more info. If you can identify this man or know anything about him, reach out. This dog needs to be removed immediately.

People like this don’t stop. And behind closed doors, this pup may be suffering even worse. If nothing is done, the abuse continues.

Contacts to alert authorities:
Pima Animal Care Center (Animal Control): (520) 724-5900
Tucson Police Department Non-Emergency Line: (520) 791-4444

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09/17/2025

This happened in Warsaw, Missouri.

Brody Winfrey and Johnny Webb, recorded themselves drowning a cat to death in a trap. On video you can hear: “We’re going to kill the cat.” A minute later: “Dead.”

This is not the first time. We’ve also been told that Winfrey stabbed one of his own parents’ corgis to death. Sad thing is, nothing really came out of it. And yet here we are again.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says they’re involved, and the case is now in the hands of the 27th Judicial Court under Judge Brandon Baker.

No excuse for youth. No excuse for “kids being kids.” Statistics show animal abusers go on to worse crimes - and this is already escalating.

While this is a start, it needs to be escalated. Everyone around these two boys deserves to know who they are so the next victim isn’t your child or your pet. These two shouldn’t be trusted around anything that breathes.

If you live around Warsaw, we need your help. What school do these boys go to? Who are their parents? Do you have posts, video, or anything that can help? Please DM us.

Contacts to push this forward:

Benton County Circuit Clerk’s Office, Warsaw MO: (660) 438-7712
Presiding Judge Brandon Baker’s Office: (660) 885-7242
Benton County Sheriff’s Dept: (660) 438-6135

09/16/2025

El Paso, Texas. Border Patrol raided the wrong house - and killed a family dog. The video is hard to look at, so be warned.

Chop, a Rottweiler secured in the bathroom, had his family begging agents not to open the door. They ignored them, opened it anyway, and shot him dead.

The family says he wagged his tail. He wasn’t aggressive. They tried to save him as he bled out on the kitchen floor. Agents stood by and did nothing. The shooter ran off and hid. CBP still hasn’t released his name.

Border Patrol later admitted the raid was based on a tip about a former homeowner who left in 2023.

We spoke to a member of the family and they are traumatized and devastated. They’re still trying to figure out what to do, but for now want this story shared as widely as possible so it doesn’t happen to another family.I

t’s nearly impossible to achieve a victory against an agency like this, but we can amplify their voices and push for justice. Best believe this could have been any one of us.

We also don’t know the officer’s name who killed Chop. If anyone has that information, please message us.

Law enforcement kills 25-30 pet dogs every day in the U.S. That’s 9,000-11,000 a year. Most of these deaths are avoidable. Most are unnecessary. We’re fed up.

Please take action to help this family:

CBP Office of Professional Responsibility
202-344-1808
[email protected]

El Paso Border Patrol Sector
915-834-8400
[email protected]

Rep. Veronica Escobar (El Paso)
915-541-1400
[email protected]

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09/12/2025

This occurred in Clayton County, Georgia.

This is 8-year-old Kava (Rexo). He was living in an abandoned house when the door was kicked in. Terrified, he was found cowering in a corner.

Instead of compassion, the staff at Clayton County Animal Control caught him with a catchpole, shoved, pinned, and dragged him. These were not volunteers - they were paid employees. It’s important to understand the difference.

Kava was held for 11 days. Injured, untreated, labeled “not a nice dog at all.” No notes. No vet care. No chance of rescue. Just written off and killed. A senior dog who wagged his tail when they cornered him. A dog who deserved love and safety. Volunteers described this dog as friendly and not aggressive.

His last days were nothing but fear, pain, and neglect. Beaten down, bloodied, ignored, discarded. That is how his life ended.

Demand a full review and disclosure of what happened and that every worker in video gets barred from working with animals ever again.

Chief Kevin Roberts - 770-477-3601, [email protected] County District Attorney Tasha Mosley’s Office - 770-477-3450Clayton County Board of Commissioners (Chair Jeffrey Turner) - 770-477-3208

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