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Jiangmen dog and cat rescue updates: After a long day and a sleepless night, all the dogs and cats are in good hands. To make sure there are no contagious diseases (like distemper which has always been found in big rescues like this), most of them have been distributed to local vet clinics via the truck pictured below. Our team leader told me why this rescue has progressed so successfully. This time the local officials sided with the activists, not with the dog meat trader.... They released the animals to the activists in a very timely matter. Other factors he noted: 1) The "Yellow Spots" event has gone viral and given local officials tremendous pressure. 2) The pandemic fear is a big issue. 3) Timing is perfect. It's during the China 2021 National People's Congress and some Congress Deputies proposed to enact an anti-animal cruelty law and submit the motion for the fourth time. We have once again raised awareness of animal cruelty. 4) Local officials are young (in their 40's) and more compassionate toward animals. As we have said before, the "one-child" generation in China is now in their 30's and 40's. They grew up with pets because they didn't have any siblings, so a lot of them love dogs and cats just like you and me. They are now working in the government, media, and all segments of society, and we believe they will turn the tide in terms of animal welfare in China. If you want to learn more about Duo Duo Project, we invite you to take part in our upcoming virtual, free Gala coming up on March 20th. https://www.duoduoproject.org/red-envelope-fundraiser Together, we will stop the dog meat trade forever. #HopeNotHate

GOOD NEWS! After a 6-hour-long meeting, our team in Guangzhou finally won the trust of Jianmen officials due to their good track records. All the animals will be transferred to them when the logistics have been worked out. They're in good hands now. Stay tuned.

On March 7th, approximately 238 cats and 17 dogs were rescued from a hidden shop in a market in Jiangmen (), 800 miles from where a cat was stolen, in Shanghai. Thanks to a GPS collar worn by the cat, "Yellow Spots", and to a devoted cat lover who put the collar on that cat, Yellow Spots was finally located in Jiangmen. This cat was part of the Shanghai TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) program. The feeding lady (Compassionate Mom is the title for those feeding ladies in China) h...as been tracking this cat daily. Our team in Guangzhou is at the scene and negotiating with local officials in hopes of taking over all the cats and dogs. We will keep you posted. While we condemn the cruel and barbaric dog and cat meat traders, we also want to point out the hope we see from this breaking news: how devoted Chinese activists are to protect beloved dogs and cats. That Shanghai woman didn't give up on Yellow Spots, and local activists rushed over when they heard the news and stayed up all night to make sure that no animals were stolen back by the thieves. Kudos to our brave Chinese animal activists! Join Duo Duo Project to support this great work. #StopEatingDogs #StopEatingCats

We won’t stop until we end the dog meat trade. Won’t you join us? You're invited to our annual Red Envelope Fundraiser, a Virtual Gala! Join Executive Director Andrea Gung and the Duo Duo Project team to learn what YOU can do to help end the dog meat trade forever. ... During the event, there will be special presentations, updates on the work, an auction, and more. We won’t stop until we end the dog meat trade. Won’t you join us? om/form_engine/s/uL8Oso0P9pMTtbU7mwWG_A

Have you RSVP'd to our Red Envelope Fundraiser yet? The event will be over Zoom, so no matter where you are in the world, we'd love to see you there! Remember to save a seat for your furry friend too! RSVP now: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_e/s/uL8Oso0P9pMTtbU7mwWG_A