17 days ago | By iHeart Dogs
Despite many protests and petitions, the dog meat trade continues in China and a handful of other countries. Not only do animal rights groups widely condemn the practice as inhumane, the dogs are subjected to cruel and horrifying conditions before they become food. Many of the dogs used for meat are actually stolen family pets. The bottom line is: these are dogs, and they deserve the love and life any other family pet has.
A rescue group from Florida recently saved 20 Chinese Golden Retrievers, all abused and at risk of ending up in the meat markets. Golden Rescue South Florida flew the...
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17 days ago | By iHeart Dogs
An avid animal rescuer named Valerie is being remembered for the many furry friends she rescued throughout her life. The families she helped are sharing their memories of this incredible woman who recently passed away from COVID-19.
Valerie Louie was deeply involved with animal rescue throughout her adult life. With also being a full-time nurse at Highland Hospital, her entire life revolved around helping others.
Photo via RocketDogRescue/Facebook
Valerie worked with local animal rescues for the last 20 years, helping to rescue thousands of dogs and find them loving homes. She especially...
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