Do these Dogs Look Like Outlaws to You?

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From International Fund for Animal Welfare:

Dear Rob,

Hard as it is to believe, no one wants these dogs.

They are “outlaws.” Banned in their home country of China simply for their size. In the past, they were often killed in front of their owners.

And now they desperately need your help to find a home in the United States.

I am DETERMINED to rescue these dogs with your help!

Imagine being told you have ten days to get rid of your dog, simply because it’s too big.

Consider Brownie, left behind when his family moved. And Snowy, a victim of the SARS epidemic rumors against dogs. Then there's Danver, banned in Beijing just for being a Dalmatian.

Thanks to a wonderful shelter in Beijing, China that you help fund through IFAW, these dogs, and more than 290 others, were saved from this horrible fate and lovingly cared for by veterinarians and devoted shelter staff.

But the shelter is overflowing — and these dogs need a home.

That's why IFAW has airlifted 30 of these beautiful dogs to the United States this week: to give them a second chance at life.

Despite improving support from Chinese officials, dog licenses in Beijing are too expensive for most residents. Most owners whose illegal dogs are seized simply abandon them and buy new ones.

Large dogs are banned because they are considered “dangerous,” although officials don’t define how big is too big. In addition, there is an overpopulation of smaller white dogs like Shih Tzus and Pekingese who are considered undesirable for adoption because they are too common.

I know that when you look at the images of the dogs we call Brownie and Ginger, Shari and Morin, you will not let them down.

Your gift of $100 or more can help cover the cost of the airline flights for these dogs — so they can finally reach their adoptive homes.

Your gift of $50 could provide desperately needed food and medicine to care for these dogs, and the 290 dogs in the China shelter, while they wait for adoption.

IFAW has also airlifted orphaned elephants in Kenya, drowning animals from floods, and an abused chimpanzee to a safe sanctuary in Uganda. The Beijing Dog Rescue effort is just one of a number of projects to save animals that your contribution will help.

Whatever you can give makes a difference. This an opportunity to directly save a life.

These little friends are counting on us.

Sincerely,

Fred O’Regan
President and CEO

P.S. It’s shocking that Collies, Terriers, Australian Shepherds, Dalmatians, Saint Bernards, and even Irish Setters are outlawed in Beijing. These gentle, loving dogs have no chance without us. But you can make all the difference to the lives of these beautiful dogs and other animals: make a contribution to save one of these dogs today.