Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation

Kara was rescued off the streets in Istanbul, Turkey at the age of 3 months old where she was abandoned after being beaten. Her injuries were extensive ranging from bruises and lacerations to a broken leg and a rib that was pierced by an object and worst of all, her lower jaw was ripped off. She is one of the most extreme abuse cases we have ever seen. 

Despite all of her suffering she is recovering more and more each day. She has undergone surgeries to reconstruct her jaw while being in recovery to heal her bones, bruises and lacerations. She still has a long journey ahead of her and needs rehabilitation. Kara is the sweetest girl who loves to play and cuddle! Please help us get her all healed and into a loving home

More information about Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation: Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on rescuing abused and neglected animals - locally, internationally and throughout the Asian Dog Meat Trade - rehabilitating them and finding them their forever homes. We embrace compassion, education and legislation to guide hearts and minds toward a brighter future for animals.

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For the past few months I've been volunteering at The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused solely on rescuing abused and neglected animals. So, not your average stray (although we take those in, too), but rather,  survivors of the Asian dog meat trade (where they use torture chambers and cruel and barbaric methods to kill dogs because they believe it makes the meat taste better), dogs that have been beaten, kicked, shot, run over, used for gang initiations, etc. Serving these animals has been some of the most powerful and rewarding work I've ever done in my life. 

↑ Typical (and very tame) scene in Asian the dog meat trade from which we regularly rescue dogs.

We have a crucial problem at the rescue right now that we need to ask for outside financial help to solve. 

In a small rescue with 40 dogs at all times, we produce a lot of laundry. Like, A LOT. We're talking, obscene amounts. It takes hundreds of blankets, towels and dog beds each week to keep everyone happy, clean and comfortable. We've been struggling with a donated washing machine and dryer that are not equipped for the volume of laundry we need to do to keep the rescue in working order (running for 12 hours/day). The machines break regularly and we have been forced to take laundry to a local laundromat which is not at all sustainable for us financially. 

↑ This is only ONE day's worth of laundry piled up!!! We cannot keep up.

↑ Trying to fit a few day's worth of laundry into a car to get to the laundromat!

We need a new washer and dryer stat! I've found a wonderful local appliance store,  Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, who is willing to give us a discount on a high quality, durable set of machines that is suited for our unique needs. It's a significant expense for us and that's where you come in. The grand total for both machines is $1775. 

↑ We use a lot of blankets around here to keep pups like Sterling cozy!

I, all of the staff and volunteers that are overwhelmed with dirty laundry pilling up everywhere, and each and every one of the dogs at Animal Hope and Wellness would be so, so grateful for any money you'd be willing put toward this.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

- Nina & The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation

For more info on Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation: https://animalhopeandwellness.org/

As most of you all know, I use any chance I get to save abused animals and support their rescuers. That's why I am inviting you to help me support the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, an organization I carefully chose that works around the clock to rescue abused and neglected animals. 

I've teamed up with JustForLaughs ComedyPRO to make the initial donation. Every dollar counts! If you are unable to donate, please share on your Twitter or Facebook!

Every bit of support makes a difference :) Thank you so much for your help!

More about The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation:
The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused solely on rescuing abused and neglected animals. We rescue them, provide full rehabilitation services, and then work to find them their fur-ever families.

What makes us different from other rescues is that the animals we take in are not only shelter animals or strays. They are animals that have been beaten, kicked, shot, run over, used for gang initiations and have been waiting for the day that someone would come to save them.

Our other focus has recently been on rescuing dogs from the Asian Dog Meat Trade. Our team is on the ground with a shelter and microchip project in China and more projects in Korea and Cambodia. Our team often transports dogs out of china and placing them in reputable shelters, finding them families in the US, Canada & Europe.

Visit the website to learn more!