We are excited to announce that we are getting more dogs from China! 22 Golden Retrievers were rescued off of a truck headed to a slaughterhouse. We are partnering with 2 other rescue groups here on the East Coast to bring all 22 of them to the United States within the next month. The meat market is a very real threat to all dogs within the country, but Goldens are a preferred breed due to size and temperament. There are also height restrictions throughout China, making legal ownership of a Golden Retriever difficult. A Beijing law states that a dog taller than 14 inches high is considered illegal and that a larger dog can be locked up and put down if intercepted by police. Please know that the majority of the Chinese people are against the dog meat industry and many illegal slaughterhouses are being shut down by the government, often pressured by rescue groups and dog advocates. But there are still thousands in danger.

Every dog we bring to the United States is a life that is saved. Here is a video of them arriving at the rescue facility in China.  China Dogs

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, SEVA GRREAT has ceased all operational functions involving people to people interactions regarding adoptions and home visits effective immediately. This is a primary topic that will be discussed at our Board meeting on Wednesday, 18 March. In the interim, safety is paramount and we will be adhering to National, State and local directives. We will be updating this guidance and what to expect following our Board meeting but it is anticipated that this action will remain in place for at least the next several weeks, at a minimum. We will also be discussing how to accommodate intakes and managing rescue Golden’s needing to come our way. We, like so many others, are trying our very best to manage how dealing with this serious and unexpected situation.

Thanks for your patience. If there are any immediate concerns please contact us on the SEVA GRREAT hot line numbers. Please stay safe as we all work together to get past the coronavirus pandemic.

Sincerely,

Dottie Cleal
President, SEVA GRREAT