In March 2026, British disabled dog charity Broken Biscuits, in partnership with The Vet Station, will travel to China to support local charities rescuing dogs from the dog meat trade.
The mission has been developed in collaboration with Slaughterhouse Survivors, with the aim of easing the immense burden carried by shelter teams and improving outcomes for disabled dogs who are so often left behind.
Standing With Those Who Carry the Heaviest Load
Shelter workers at Slaughterhouse Survivors juggle nursing, fundraising, construction, cleaning, advocacy and round-the-clock care — all while providing safety and love to dogs rescued from unimaginable cruelty. Many of these dogs survive, but remain in the shelter for years simply because they are disabled. They are the dogs people love to watch in videos — but rarely choose to adopt.
Broken Biscuits Co-founder Cassie Carney explains:
“This trip isn’t about swooping in to ‘fix’ anything. It’s about standing shoulder to shoulder with Hayley and her team who already give everything. If we can reduce even a fraction of the load they carry, that would be a help.”
From Awareness to Action
Broken Biscuits became aware of the challenges facing the shelter through dogs arriving in the UK with complex, untreated neurological and orthopaedic conditions — not due to neglect, but because specialist care can be difficult to access locally with the volume and complexity of cases.
Because we work closely with UK veterinary specialists from the Vet station , the charity recognised that many dogs could regain mobility and therefore increase adoptability with the right tools and treatment plans. That insight became a plan
What the Mission Will Deliver
During the March 2026 visit, our volunteer team will:
- Provide hands-on training and shared expertise to support local vets and caregivers
- Transport specialist mobility equipment to improve comfort and quality of life for dogs remaining in the shelter
- Identify and fly back a small number of the most complex cases — dogs currently unable to access life-changing surgery locally to help back in the UK
These dogs will be brought back to the UK, where specialist veterinary care and foster homes are already in place. Each will receive the treatment needed to get them back on their paws, with the goal of full, happy futures.
Trustee Tim Giles says:
“For some dogs, specialist surgery is the difference between living every day in pain and finally knowing freedom and independence.”
We wish to help a dozen of the most vulnerable dogs directly — while also ensuring those left behind are fitted into their wheelchairs correctly and are as comfortable as possible.”
Giving the Ones Left Behind a Voice
For the dogs who remain at the shelter, the mission goes beyond equipment.
The team will document their lovely faces, their progress and their survival stories — increasing visibility and helping these overlooked dogs reach new audiences and potential adopters worldwide.
“For some dogs, mobility is the difference between waiting and being chosen.” Cassie adds. “Disabled dogs survive the worst, then get overlooked. We’re trying to change that.”
A Mission Built on Compassion and Solutions
“This trip isn’t about rescue alone — it’s about supporting the people who already give everything.” – Tim Giles.
By supporting shelter teams, improving access to specialist care, restoring mobility, and amplifying unheard stories, Broken Biscuits aims to create meaningful, lasting change — for the dogs brought back, and for the many more still waiting.
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