Little china dog rescue Ltd

Charitable purposes

Little China Dog Rescue (LCDR) has been set up to relieve the suffering of animals in need, provide and maintain rescue homes through foster care and eventually find forever homes fore each animal, where they will be loved and safe. Although the primary focus will be for dogs, LCDR will not refuse care to any animal in need, where capacity and finances allow. LCDRs commitment will be to those animals that have been abused, abandoned, neglected or simply unwanted. LCDRs dedication to care will extend beyond Northern Ireland and Great Britain, rescuing dogs, worldwide, with a specific focus on saving dogs that have fallen victim to the Chinese meat markets. LCDR operate a “no kill” policy, meaning they will never put a healthy dog down. Further to this, the benefits of LCDRs charitable work extends to the public. LCDR will reduce the distress experienced by members of the public when they encounter or see a dog in need or possess an unwanted dog themselves. LCDR will ensure promotion of animal welfare to members of the public through responsible rehoming that complies with local law and policies regarding importing animals, and safeguards the general publics health. The charity rescue dogs with complex needs, and through their fostering policy, educate the public on how to care for those with specific needs. In addition to this, the charity is educating and supporting local vets by exposing them to illnesses and disabilities not often seen or treated in NI. This is achieved by leveraging the network LCD has built up around the world, liaising with rescues and veterinary teams around the IK, Europe and beyond to share learnings and experiences. A number of LCDRs dogs are rescued with permanent disabilities, many of which require specialist equipment in order to go about their day to day lives, such as dog wheelchairs. LCDR go beyond just caring for their own rescues, often providing disability equipment to the local community with a focus on those most in need, such as low income homes (as and when availability and finances allow). This is achieved because of the collaboration between LCDR and local veterinary and rehabilitation teams who inform LCDR of pets and homes in need. LCDR aim to promote humane behaviour towards animals by raising awareness through social media and educational days at schools and public venues, encouraging positive interactions between the public and LCDRs rescued dogs. In addition to this, LCDR have formed their own dog therapy team, consisting of a small number of rescued dogs that have each suffered abuse in the past and as a result, live with a range of disabilities and physical impairments. The purpose of the therapy team, is to promote health and improve mental well-being by holding dedicated sessions 8in schools and care homes, encouraging the public to have positive attitudes towards their own disabilities to promote better inclusion and reduce discriminatory behaviours. Finally, through LCDRs team leader programme; team leaders will gain training in canine first aid, human first aid and canine behaviour. This will also allow them to promote animal welfare in the local community, but also develop their leadership skills; enabling them to become better citizens in society. For the avoidance of doubt, the system of law governing the articles of association of the charity is the law of Northern Ireland.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

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