No Dogs Left Behind Celebrates Ten Years, Over 10,000 Live Saved

No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB) founder Jeff Beri announced that the organization, which he founded in 2016, is celebrating "One Decade, Over 10,000 Lives Saved from Slaughter." The US-based, non-profit, with sanctuaries in East Asia, kicked off the celebration with a fun-filled evening event earlier this month, September 4th, at Kidd Squid Brewing Co. in Sag Harbor. The event showcased community and compassion, with attendees of all ages—including adults and children with their canine companions—for an unforgettable evening. Founder Jeff Beri with NBA Champion Josh Hart of the New York Knicks, Event Attendees Founder Jeff Beri, Maura Platz, Mandy and Ginger Valerie Angeli, Mercy The air was electric with a purpose: to help No Dogs Left Behind reach a critical fundraising goal of $150,000. Several of our most large-scale campaigns start now. The support from Sag Harbor and everyone who has donated will provide a powerful foundation toward reaching this goal. Please help us keep the momentum going by donating now. The funds raised are earmarked for these specific, life-saving initiatives: Fund Freedom Flights for 475 survivors from China; Execute one of the Largest Dog Trafficking Shutdowns in the organization's history. A Global Rescue, Vaccination & Sterilization Tour , starting in Ukraine. Establish U.S. Sanctuary Expansion to support emergency rescues. Create enhanced adoption and education programs in East Asia. Partnership Programs with Local Rescues on adoption programs. Your support saves lives and helps our survivors realize their best lives with forever loving families in the USA. Help NDLB reach its target by donating today at https://nodogsleftbehind.networkforgood.com/projects/254655-2026-fundraiser-10-years-10k-lives-saved-from-slaughter . A Star-Studded Memory One of the most memorable moments of the night was the special appearance by professional basketball player Josh Hart of the NBA Champions New York Knicks . A known dog lover, Hart spent nearly an hour interacting with families, signing autographs, and taking photos with star-struck children and their even more star-struck parents. His presence added a unique excitement to the evening and powerfully underscored the event's message that everyone has a role to play in animal rescue. Seeing Josh Hart engage so genuinely with the kids and the dogs was a highlight of the year, said Beri. The memories made by the families here are priceless, and we are so grateful for his support in amplifying our mission. Moving Stories and Living Proof Highlighting the evening's program, four adopters took the stage to share their personal experiences of adopting survivors of the dog meat trade. Each family brought their rescued dogs – Mercy, Simba, Flash, and Bozie - to the event, giving attendees a firsthand look at how these resilient, gentle animals, now ambassadors of ending the dog meat trade in East Asia, have transformed into loving, family pets. Meeting the dogs in person offered a powerful, heartwarming testimony to NDLB's rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Some of NDLB's longest serving volunteers also shared stories of the incredible work of saving lives and transporting survivors to safety over the last ten years. Fun for All Families (Two and Four-Legged) The "Dogs & Children Welcome" premise was fully realized, turning the brewery into a massive, happy family gathering. Attendees enjoyed delicious gourmet pizza, finger foods, while adults enjoyed signature cocktails. Live music set a lively backdrop for the festivities. No Dogs Left Behind extends our heartfelt thanks to the Sag Harbor community and to Kidd Squid Brewing Co., Candy and Mark Udell, NBA Champion Josh Hart of the New York Knicks, Tramontano Produce, Tutto Café, BonBon NYC, Gone Bananas Bread, The Farmer's Dog, Maura...