Founder

Vivi Zhou

FounderVivi Zhou is the very heart of Hope4fur China Dog Rescue. Her story began whenMocha saved her life. As a service dog, Mocha was there for Vivi through the mostdifficult times. As a recovering alcoholic, she feels it is her turn to save Mocha’sfriends who are still suffering. She is the bridge between two different nations,connecting both sides of people together for the same vision of ending the dog crisisin China, and her ability to communicate that ideal deeply keeps us all going. Herwish is to end the dog meat market in China one day and help more people and dogsthrough this special mutualistic healing.

Co-founder

Andrew Sabin

Andrew Sabin, also known as Andy Sabin is a prominent American businessman, environmental activist, and philanthropist. He is the owner and chairman of Sabin Metal Corporation,also the president of the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation. His mother, Annette Sabin, was a huge animal lover. When she was alive, she always brought stray animals home to take care of. AndyS compassion and kindness are influenced in large part by his mother. He is obsessed with animals; 16 species of animals are named after him. Since childhood, his home has been filled with all kinds of animals until now. Also, he named himself the Salamander Commder.If you spot a Jeep Wrangler with a big Salamander Commander sticker on the front door, no doubt that will be him!

Shelter Manager

Guowei Wang

he is the shelter manager in Shenyang
Wang Guowei is on the front line for saving and rescuing these dogs from the meat trade market in northeast of China. He takes charge of the Shenyang Rescue Station. During the pandemic, Guowei Wang started to offer help at another rescue station. Later on, he began to rescue these animals on his own. Since 2022 to 2025, the rescue station has adopted more than 300 stray cats and dogs, saving hundreds of lives. He is the foundation of our rescue program. Although the condition in his
shelter is limited, his concern and care for these stray animals have never
diminished.

Transporter

Wang Yan

Wang Yan, transportation manager in Beijing
Since 2009, Annie Wang has been transporting small animals for many international rescue organizations. Each year, she helps thousands of dogs and cats fly from China to countries all over the world, including the UK, US, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan. During these years, she makes great reputation, never had any accident
happened ever. We brought her into our group because we have the same mission is to protect every small animal and ensure they can go to their new home safely.