named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Flight and Relocation Program
Organizes and funds the transportation of rescued dogs from East Asia to the United States via JFK and LAX airports
Foster Network
Recruits and coordinates foster homes in the U.S. to care for rescued dogs upon arrival while they await adoption
International Rescue and Medical Care
Partners with on-the-ground rescuers in East Asia to extract dogs from meat trade facilities, provide emergency medical treatment, and prepare them for transport to the U.S.
Sponsor Angel Program
Monthly sponsorship initiative allowing donors to support the ongoing care and medical needs of individual rescued dogs
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Placement of rescued animals into forever homesFacilitates permanent adoptions and places survivors of the dog and cat meat trade into safe, loving forever homes, increasing capacity to assist additional animals through successful rehoming.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of dogs from the meat tradeRescues dogs from the dog and cat meat trade in East Asia, provides medical treatment for severe health issues including malnutrition and neurological injuries, and manages remote veterinary care coordination in China. Since its founding 18 months prior to 2025, the organization has rescued over 220 dogs.
- Rescued dog sponsorship programProvides an ongoing sponsorship program that offers direct financial support for the monthly care of individual rescued dogs and shares regular updates with sponsors about the animals they support.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocacy to end the dog and cat meat tradeConducts education and advocacy efforts aimed at ending the dog and cat meat trade, raising public awareness as part of a broader mission to eliminate this practice.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Support for international rescue logisticsCoordinates transportation of rescued dogs to John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, and supports international rescue missions by funding flight costs and medical care required for relocation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$64K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$48K
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balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$17K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- ARF Hamptons Partner — Collaborated to provide a safe arrival and second chance for the 'Forgotten Dogs of China'.
- Chinese rescuers Partner — On-the-ground partners in China who physically rescue dogs from slaughterhouses and coordinate with Run 2 the Rescue for medical care and rehoming.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport Partner — Collaborates with JFK Airport for the transport of rescued dogs.
- Los Angeles International Airport Partner — Collaborates with LAX for the transport of rescued dogs.
- Shelterluv Partner — Technology partner providing the platform for pet adoption listings.
- rescuers on the ground in East Asia Partner — Collaborates with local rescuers in East Asia to carry out dog rescue missions from the meat trade.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation 294 orgsmethodology: foster-based rescueBy placing rescued dogs in foster homes rather than shelters, the organization improves survival rates and psychological recovery, because foster environments provide individualized care and socialization that accelerate healing and readiness for permanent adoption.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Second-Chance Model for Overlooked Dogs 294 orgsmethodology: second-chance_for_overlooked_dogsBy intentionally rescuing dogs deemed high-risk due to disabilities or health conditions, the organization increases survival opportunities for the most vulnerable animals, because targeted investment in overlooked populations reduces systemic bias in animal welfare and demonstrates the viability of full rehabilitation.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Individual Sponsorship Engagement 132 orgsmethodology: individual-animal-sponsorshipBy linking donors directly to specific rescued dogs through a sponsorship model, the organization secures sustained funding and deepens donor commitment, because personal connection to an individual animal increases emotional investment and long-term support for rehabilitation and care.shared approach: Reciprocal Human-Animal Healing →
- Integrated Rescue and Advocacy Model 119 orgsmethodology: integrated_rescue_and_advocacyBy combining direct animal rescue operations with public education and systemic advocacy, the organization creates both immediate and long-term impact — saving individual animals while working to end the dog and cat meat trade at scale, because sustained change requires both intervention and cultural transformation.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Rescue-to-Rehabilitation Pathway 28 orgsmethodology: rescue-to-rehabilitationBy structuring rescue as the first step in a continuum of trauma recovery, medical care, and placement, the organization enables psychological and physical healing, because a deliberate progression from crisis to safety fosters resilience and successful long-term adoption outcomes.shared approach: Trauma-Informed Holistic Development →