Sponsor Tigurr!
Tigurr was sadly diagnosed with wet form FIP, a terrible virus that is unfortunately fatal. There is one ray of hope: a promising, but very expensive, medication that costs around $40 per day. So far, with your donations, we have been able to buy medication for 20 days. The course takes a total of 84 days. We still have a long way to go, and without this Tigurr will not make it.
So instead of filling stockings with a pair of socks, why not fill our hearts with hope!
Sponsor Tigurr’s medication for just 1 day, and help bring him one step closer to recovery! Give the gift of life this Christmeows (using the reference “Tigurr” when donating).
Christmas Wishlist Fundraiser
Would you please be our Santa this Christmas?
The Holiday season is here, and our rescues have been on their best behavior! Your donations will make Christmas extra special for them this year. Check out their Wishlist to see what specific items they need.
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day was an awesome success this year. We raised 16.3 million VND (about $700) and vaccinated more than 70 pets! Rabies is a scary, deadly disease that can spread to other animals and humans. Vaccinations are life-saving, and essential to protect our community. Thank you to everyone who came and supported us on the day.
Pandas big adventure
Getting a handicapped dog halfway across the world in a global pandemic was — let’s just say it — damn near impossible. But, our volunteers would do anything for this sweet girl, Panda. We even named our dog house after her. She’s of our longest residing rescues and was with us for 1102 days. We’re over the moon to see her playing safely in her ultimate forever home in Connecticut, with furry siblings, loving humans and all.
The fatal FIP virus
We have tried everything in our power to stop the spread of FIP in our shelter to no avail. Last week ,we said a heartbreaking goodbye to our sweet Paisley boy. This week, two more cats are presenting the same symptoms. Sometimes, it feels like too much to bear, and too much pain to go through, but we continue because the cats need us.
Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Sponsor a rescue! This month we are celebrating Thanksgiving. We are especially thankful for the opportunity to continue to save lives and take care of the animals who are currently in our care. These numbers are increasing daily! Sponsor one of our rescues this month by choosing one of the adorable, deserving faces above.
Dogs & cats are being stranded due to the floods. We need YOUR help.
Central Vietnam is going through a terrible crisis right now! People and pets are all been affected by intense storms and heavy, non-stop rainfall. The province of Quang Binh and many of the local villages have sustained awful damage and are completely underwater. Many local people, including pet owners, now have no place to live, no food to eat and are struggling to survive.
A report on the cat meat trade in Vietnam
Together with our partner, 4PAWS International, we are trying to shed light on the cruel cat meat trade which often goes unnoticed, together with the equally cruel dog meat trade.
Today is the release a first of the investigative report exposing the theft, trafficking, and slaughter of more than one million cats every year in Vietnam! Every day in Vietnam, thousands of cats are stolen from the streets and even from people’s homes to supply the demand for cat meat.
More super happy adoptees
We are so happy to give you an update on two of our favorite Paws adoptees. This month we have a dog AND a cat story for you!
Cuddly Cola was rescued from the dog meat trade, with severe mange mites. He is a cute little dancer and became our latest foster fail with his forever dad Jay. He had itchy sores and hair loss all over his body. Cola blossomed into a loving pup who loves cuddles and a dance! He was one of our latest foster fails, after his foster dad decided to keep him forever.
Decreasing stray and unwanted animal populations
One of the biggest challenges we face here in Vietnam is unwanted animals. These unwanted cats and dogs are the most susceptible to horrific disease, abandonment and neglect. Stray animals here face mange, tick fever, starvation, terrible viruses such as FIV and parvo, and more. Even worse, if they are on the street they’ll probably be captured for meat. Animals that end up in the dog and cat meat trades are often kept in tiny cages for days without food, water, space, or love. They may even face torture there.