ARF HAMPTONS RESCUES DOGS FROM CHINA MEAT TRADE
Brandy Cherven With Vivi Zhou And Frank Hanna At JFK Dogs rescued from the China Meat Trade are coming to ARF Hamptons, located in East Hampton to begin their new lives. For these animals, collaboration means a second chance at life, and for the East End community, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. The heart of this mission is Vivi Zhou, representing the Andy Sabin Family Foundation. Born in Shenyang, a city in northeast China, Vivi knows the harsh reality many dogs face there. When her mother stumbled upon a shelter in desperate need of renovation, Vivi refused to turn away. She founded Hope4Fur China Dog Rescue, rallied resources, rebuilt the shelter, hired staff, and ensured every dog would receive medical attention, good nutrition, and love. Today, Hope4Fur cares for more than 300 dogs, many of them purebred. For Vivi, this work is profoundly personal. “My dog Mocha saved my life during one of my darkest moments,” she shares. “Now, I feel a responsibi...