NO DOGS LEFT BEHIND SHUTS DOWN THREE EAST ASIAN DOG TRAFFICKING FACILITIES IN 60 DAYS, SAVING OVER 175 LIVES

Urgent Appeal Launched for Critical Medical Care, Rehabilitation, and Shelter Resources as Rescued Dogs Face Road to Recovery

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International animal rescue organization No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB) today announced the successful shutdown of three illegal dog trafficking facilities across East Asia in a high-intensity, two-month operation. The coordinated interventions led to the rescue of over 175 dogs.

It takes months of rigorous reconnaissance and gathering evidence of all atrocities before the team finally attacks and shuts down these torture facilities, infiltrating the cartels and their networks of illegal dog trafficking. The rescued dogs faced unimaginable horrors: breeder dogs were tied to breeding poles until they could no longer breathe, often tortured and skinned alive for their fur to be sold for gloves and other accessories. Their meat was sold, or they were simply tossed into chicken cages and sent to slaughterhouses, where they experienced unimaginable additional cruelty before finally being tortured and killed for their meat. No Dogs Left Behind saved them all by shutting down the dog trafficking facilities and confiscating the dogs the right way, without any exchange of money.

Urgent Medical Protocol and Rehabilitation Underway

Many of the rescued dogs were found in severely compromised conditions, suffering from extreme trauma, malnutrition, and acute injuries. NDLB has immediately placed all survivors into its comprehensive emergency medical protocol, which includes:

• Immediate Life-Saving Interventions: Emergency triage, wound care, and fluid therapy for critical patients.
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing: Complete bloodwork and specialized testing for infectious diseases.
• Preventative Care & Surgery: Mandatory vaccinations, parasite treatments, and spay/neuter procedures.
• Safe Shelter & Nutrition: Round-the-clock shelter care, high-nutrition diets, and specialized behavioral rehabilitation.

Crucial Need for Emergency Public Support

With more than 175 newly rescued dogs requiring intensive, long-term medical treatment and daily care, NDLB is issuing an urgent national and international call for donations. Immediate funds are critically needed for the treatment of these precious souls who have experienced so much cruelty for so long. The medical treatment and their rehabilitation to learn to trust humans again will take time and the hard work of the No Dogs Left Behind team.

Click on this link (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfItoZJycA1E) to the No Dogs Left Behind YouTube Channel to see all the dogs from the October 12, 2026 Shut Down and Rescue. 

"Saving them from the slaughterhouses was the first step," said Jeffrey Beri, Founder of No Dogs Left Behind. "Now, we need the public's help to heal their bodies and spirits. Every single one of these dogs deserves a second chance at life, safe from cruelty, but we cannot do it without community support."

How You Can Help

Don't sit on the sidelines and watch the cruelty—you can fight the fight on the front lines and help No Dogs Left Behind fight the good fight. Members of the public can directly support these efforts in many ways:

• Donate: Make an immediate contribution to cover critical medical treatments, rehabilitation, and shelter needs at www.nodogsleftbehind.com/donate.
• Volunteer, Adopt, or Foster: Open your hearts and homes to give these survivors a second chance. www.nodogsleftbehind.com

About No Dogs Left Behind: For one decade, NDLB has saved over 10,000 lives from unimaginable cruelty. NDLB has differentiated itself as a leader in emergency response, rescue, and evacuation, making a global impact in the lives of dogs around the world. "We go where no one is willing or able to go, the most dangerous places in the world, areas hard-hit by natural disasters and war-infested combat zones," explains Beri.

NDLB's mission is to fight for an end to the dog meat trade in East Asia, bring about global animal welfare laws, and save lives in East Asia as well as beyond borders—including saving lives in the United States from overcrowded kill shelters and engaging in critical emergency responses like the flooding in Kerrville, Texas, the dogs of war in Ukraine, and the dogs left behind in Afghanistan. No Dogs Left Behind operates two shelters in East Asia with over 475 dogs in our care that we have saved from slaughter.

For more information, visit https://nodogsleftbehind.com

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