Rescue dogs from China given new lives in Lincolnshire
Broken Biscuits travelled to shelters in Harbin in April - carrying out operations, training vets and bringing several dogs back to Lincolnshire for rehabilitation and adoption.
A Lincolnshire charity helping disabled rescue dogs says its latest mission to China is already changing lives - both overseas and here at home.
Broken Biscuits travelled to Harbin in north-east China in April alongside specialist vets from London, working with shelters linked to rescuing dogs from the country’s meat trade.
During the trip, the team carried out life-changing operations, trained local vets in specialist surgical procedures and donated wheelchairs for disabled dogs.
The charity says many of the dogs they encountered had untreated injuries or medical conditions caused by abuse, accidents or mistreatment before being rescued.
Tim Giles, founder and trustee of Broken Biscuits, said the aim was to create “lasting impact” rather than simply bringing a handful of animals back to the UK.
He said: “We wanted to upskill the local vets, leave behind some skills, fix some of the dogs that were there, and actually give them some of the kit that they can use on any disabled dogs that come through.”
The shelter they visited in Harbin is currently caring for more than 1,500 dogs rescued from slaughterhouses and the meat trade.
Several dogs have since been brought back to Lincolnshire, where they are now receiving rehabilitation and ongoing care through the charity’s sanctuary. Others have already been adopted by local families.
Mr Giles said seeing the dogs slowly gain confidence after arriving in the UK has been “remarkable”.
“Some of these dogs have never seen grass before,” he said. “To watch them interact with other dogs, run around in fields and finally feel safe is incredible.