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AAWF 亞洲動物福利基金會

Several animals resting in recovery cages after treatment
Real photo: animals recovering in the ward after surgery

Every small life deserves kindness.

Injured dogs, sick cats and abandoned animals are often frightened when they come to us. We take them to the vet, help them heal, and find them a loving home.

The rescue and medical photos on this site are real.

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Medical rescue · Real photos

On the operating table, every one is a life

Some images may be upsetting, but we want you to see how brave they are.

  • A cat with severe facial injuries

    Treated in surgery under anaesthetic. We didn't give up on her.

  • A medical worker in protective clothing operating on an animal

    Every operation is a new hope

    Medicine, anaesthetic and supplies, with every step carefully prepared by the team.

  • Two medical workers operating on an animal together

    Surgery takes a whole team

    Everyone has a role, so every step is safe.

Photos are real records of our medical rescue work.

What they face

Scenes like these are not rare on Hong Kong's streets

We hope that one day, scenes like these will be a thing of the past.

  • A thin stray mother cat nursing her kittens on the gravel of a back lane Illustration

    A stray mother cat in a back lane

    She can barely feed herself, yet she has a litter to raise.

  • A dog so thin its ribs show, lying on a clinic floor with an IV drip Illustration

    Skin and bone, kept alive on a drip

    Starved for so long they can't even stand when they reach the clinic.

  • A soaked old stray cat standing on a concrete ledge by a village house Illustration

    An old cat with nowhere to go after the rain

    Fur soaked and matted, shivering on a concrete ledge.

  • Two puppies with severe mange huddled on an old blanket in a cage Illustration

    Puppies covered in mange

    Bald, inflamed skin. The two brothers keep each other warm.

  • A cat with a cone and a bandaged front leg huddled in a recovery cage Illustration

    An injured cat, still terrified

    The wound is dressed, but she still can't trust people.

  • A thin old dog chained to a rusty gate in the rain Illustration

    An old dog chained in the rain

    The bowl is empty and the chain is short. He can't go anywhere.

  • Three dirty kittens abandoned in a cardboard box behind a wet market Illustration

    Kittens left behind a wet market

    Only just born, left in a box to take their chances.

These are illustrations of situations we often see in our rescue work, not photos of specific animals.

Rescue in action

Chairman Lau's years of dedication

Under Chairman Eddy Lau Kwok Hung, our team and volunteers have spent years caring for rescued dogs, promoting adoption and spreading the message of kindness to animals. These are real moments from our everyday work.

  • A day at the shelter

    A day at the shelter

    Every day our team cares for a pack of rescued dogs, giving them a safe place to live.

  • Time outdoors

    Time outdoors

    Staff leash each dog for walks that keep them healthy in body and mind.

  • Learning to trust again

    Learning to trust again

    Volunteers spend patient time with rescued dogs so they can feel human kindness again.

  • Daily care

    Daily care

    Clean water and proper care for every dog is our most basic promise.

  • Meeting the dogs

    Meeting the dogs

    With our team's help, visitors meet the dogs up close and learn about their personalities and needs.

  • Public visits and education

    Public visits and education

    Visitors tour our animal care facilities and learn how to look after animals.

Adopt

One dog's journey

Ah Hei's story is our story too

Ah Hei is one of countless stray dogs. Walk with him and you'll see why the smart eco education centre matters.

Ah Hei's story is based on the common experiences of stray dogs in Hong Kong. Photos are illustrative.

  1. Illustration

    Chapter 1 · The street

    A pair of eyes on a rainy night

    Thin and weak, Ah Hei wandered the back lanes, living on scraps beside the bins. He didn't trust people, yet every night he still looked up, waiting for someone willing to stop.

  2. Illustration

    Chapter 2 · Rescued

    Treated gently for the first time

    The rescue team brought Ah Hei to the centre, where the vet treated his skin disease, vaccinated and desexed him. For the first time, he slept on a clean blanket.

  3. Illustration

    Chapter 3 · Learning

    Finding confidence on a green campus

    On a training ground run on rainwater and solar power, trainers used positive reinforcement to teach Ah Hei to sit, wait and get along with people. Students learned alongside and took the methods back to the community.

  4. Illustration

    Chapter 4 · Home

    Finding the right home

    The matching centre found Ah Hei a patient family that suits his personality. Today he sleeps every night beside his young owner.

The next chapter is yours to write

Many more "Ah Heis" are still waiting. Your support is the turning point in their story.

Find a home

Waiting for the right home

Each one has its own story and personality. Swipe left or right to meet them.

Photos are illustrative. Contact us for the latest animals available for adoption.

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Dau Dau

Local mixed breed · 2 yrs · Boy

Rescued from the street, he loves people and walks, and adores a pat on the head.

Read their story
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Orange

Tabby cat · 8 months · Girl

A curious kitten who will wait by the window for you to come home.

Read their story
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Blackie

Labrador mix · 9 yrs · Boy

A gentle senior who only wants a comfy bed and a family.

Read their story
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Bo

Terrier mix · 4 months · Boy

Lively and playful, learning basic commands, smart and well-behaved.

Read their story
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Gelato

Long-haired cat · 3 yrs · Girl

Quiet and graceful, ideal for a family who loves a calm home.

Read their story

Lifetime care

With them every step of the way, to the very end

Rescue is only the beginning. From training, adoption and medical care to care in old age and a peaceful farewell, we want every life treated gently and lived with dignity to the end.

Rescue → Training → Adoption → Medical care → Senior care → Final journey

  • Several senior dogs resting on cushions in a sunny garden while a carer strokes one Concept illustration Senior dog sanctuary

    Letting them grow old in peace

    Many senior dogs are abandoned because of age or limited mobility, and they are harder to rehome. The sanctuary will provide cushioned rest areas, barrier-free spaces, joint care, regular health checks and dedicated companionship, so they can grow old in the sunshine, never alone.

    • Barrier-free design and climate-controlled rest areas
    • Geriatric care, joint therapy and nutritious meals
    • Volunteer companionship and "Sponsor a Senior Dog"
  • A pet memorial garden on a hillside with paw-print stones, white flowers, a bench and a faint rainbow in the sky Concept illustration Final journey

    Sending them to the Rainbow Bridge with dignity

    When life reaches its end, we will be by their side, offering palliative care to ease pain, then a respectful farewell ceremony and eco-friendly cremation so they can leave in peace. The memorial garden gives every family member and carer a place to return and remember.

    • End-of-life palliative care to reduce suffering
    • Respectful farewell ceremony and eco-friendly cremation
    • Memorial garden and permanent memorial stones
Sponsor a senior dog

There are many ways to care for them

Adopt a new family member, volunteer your time, share their stories with friends, or support our work if you'd like to. They feel every bit of care.

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Our founders

Founded by three animal lovers

Moved by the suffering of animals in Hong Kong, they founded the Asia Animal Welfare Foundation to speak up for animals and teach respect for every life.

  • Kenneth MacDonald

    Kenneth MacDonald

    Founder

  • Thomas Alexander Cochrane

    Thomas Alexander Cochrane

    Founder

  • Okka Isabell Scherer

    Okka Isabell Scherer

    Founder

Read our story →
Trainers with a graduating student and dog

Our star trainer team

Professional trainers giving rescued dogs a fresh start

Our star trainers lead behaviour training for rescued dogs and teach adopters and the public how to care for dogs properly, so every human–dog relationship starts well.

Discover our professional training →
Owners doing interactive training with their dogs on blue mats at the 2025 Chinese New Year Carnival dog zone

Community events

Chinese New Year Carnival 2025 · Dog activities

We went into the community, joining owners and their dogs at the Chinese New Year Carnival dog zone for interactive training and talent shows, so people could see for themselves that positive training makes dogs happier and brings people and dogs closer.

  • Positive

    Training demos

  • Family

    Interactive fun

  • Everyone

    Public participation

Invite us to your community event

10 November 2024 | Tuen Mun

Hong Kong Jockey Club 140th anniversary · Tuen Mun Public Riding School open day

Our training team was invited to give working dog demonstrations at the open day, showing heelwork, obedience and protection training before a full audience and explaining sound training principles and human–dog communication.

The training team in front of the event backdrop at the Jockey Club Tuen Mun Public Riding School open day
A trainer wearing a bite sleeve during a protection demonstration with a working dog
A young trainer leading a working dog in a heelwork demonstration on sand
A trainer with a microphone explaining working dog training to the audience in the stands

Photos: Mike Chai

A student holding a certificate with trainers and two dogs at the training ground

Free membership

Become an AAWF member

Membership is completely free. Join us in caring for every small life.

  • ✓ Rescue updates and recovery stories
  • ✓ First to hear about events, talks and volunteer calls
  • ✓ Follow the new home as it takes shape

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Concept illustration

AAWF Asia Animal Welfare Foundation · Building Project

More than a rescue

Building Asia's first smart, eco-friendly animal education centre

Rescue. Train. Educate. Building Asia's first smart eco animal education centre.

We are building an innovative centre that brings together animal rescue, water- and energy-saving facilities and humane education, so stray animals receive care and training, find the right home, and more people learn to respect life.

Stage 1 goal

$20,000,000

Total goal HK$80,000,000 · raised in three milestones: HK$20M → HK$50M → HK$80M

See the centre blueprint

Our vision

To become Asia's most distinctive animal welfare foundation

We believe caring for animals, protecting the environment and educating the next generation are one and the same. AAWF brings all three together in a sustainable model that sets a new standard for animal welfare in Asia.

  • A veterinary nurse examining a rescued local dog Illustration

    Rescue and care

    We rescue stray dogs and other animals and provide medical care, desexing and rehabilitation, giving them a second chance.

  • An eco animal centre with solar panels, a green roof and rainwater tanks Concept illustration

    Smart and green

    Powered by rainwater harvesting, solar energy and smart energy-saving systems, so fewer resources care for more lives.

  • A trainer with a microphone explaining dog training to an audience

    Humane education

    Positive training rebuilds dogs' confidence, and we share that knowledge with adopters, students, schools and the community.

Green lab

Change you can see

Once the smart centre opens, every drop of water, every unit of power and every life will be recorded, so every donor can see the impact they make.

A smart energy monitoring screen inside the eco centre, with a dog resting nearby Concept illustration

Projected yearly impact once the centre opens

  • 1,200,000 litres

    Rainwater recycled

  • 85,000 kWh

    Clean solar power generated

  • 500 dogs

    Complete positive training

  • 10,000 visits

    Public and students in humane education

These are planning targets. Actual figures will be published once the centre opens.

Corporate or major gifts (HK$50,000+) can name a kennel, training ground or education hall.

Ask about naming sponsorship
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