No To Dog Meat: Public Deception and Disputes.

“I hope to start my own rescue and vegetarian shop for the people of Yulin, Mrs Yang 2014-2015″

Back in June of this year a one day dog and cat meat festival that’s hosted annually kicked of within the province of Yulin, China. The single day event was to mark the Summer Soloist of which members of the public dine on dog, cat and lychee’s.

A British Charity which goes under the guise of No To Dog Meat, operating as “World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade” (WPDCMT), on behalf of all the dogs and cats slaughtered during the festival, then kindly set about to raise money via a Total Giving fund to aide an adorable young lady by the name of Yang Xiaoyun. It has been alleged the charity raised a total of some £81.000.

Weeks before the 21st June, from which the annual single day pet meat trade event kicked off, Mrs Yang Xiaoyun allegedly raised a total of some £5,000 from her own money to cover her own travel costs from her home town to Yulin. Last year (2014) Mrs Yang Xiaoyun allegedly rescued some 350 dogs and, some cats from the market before making the long and tedious journey back home to Tianjin.

Image: The charity addressing donators concerns.

Mrs Xiaoyun is well known throughout the community of Chinese animal lovers and has in the past few years been projected into the western public domain as a heroine and in a way, Mother Teresa type figure for dogs and cats in the horrific meat trade.  So it came as a blessing this year to see many people helping Mrs Yang Xiaoyun, from which its now believed this remarkable lady faces eviction from her premises that holds around 10,000 dogs and numerous felines.

British Charity – World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade (WPDCMT), then set about to raise money for Mrs Xiaoyun. UK registered charity (1154524) kicked off a fundraiser on the Total Giving platform with an estimated total to be raised of exactly £5.000. There was in theory no plan set in stone of which, should the event I.e the fundraiser exceed its maximum goal the money must help Mrs Xiaoyun with what she desperately required, that being an established and permanent dog and cat rescue within Yulin.

Image: Charity stating their own donators are dog killers!

The only plan witnessed on the Total Giving platform back then was to provide in real time public donations to Mrs Xiaoyun to purchase dogs and cats from the meat traders. Mrs Yang did this but, with then her own money of which has been explained below.

World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade in under thirteen days raised over their maximum total of £5,000 a total of some £60,000 and counting. On viewing the Total Giving platform of which is still taking money for a festival that is no longer running has raised now (14.07.15) a whopping £80,000+.

Image: Donators told that they caused the death of dogs at Yulin.

The Charity stated that they had no idea the Total Giving platform fundraiser established we believe by Ms Ling or Ms De Cadenet had heavily exceeded its then amount of £5,000. Furthermore and, allegedly under immense strain from the public the charity stated the pressure from the questioning public was too much (yet kept the fundraiser open – which is still open today). Obviously it wasn’t that pressurizing and its more than obvious the British Charity knew exactly how much was coming in day by day.

Rumors began arising a few days after the Yulin Festival that public funding was not being sent to Mrs Xiaoyun. These rumors and suspicions were viewed on the Charities Facebook page known as “No To Dog Meat” (please note that No To Dog Meat is not related in anyway shape or form to the organisation Say No To Dog Meat). Many members of the public were witnessed complaining that no real evidence was being placed into the public domain to prove No To Dog Meat had provided public monetary donations direct to Mrs Xiaoyun.

Image: Donator being spoken down to for asking a legitimate polite question.

Environmental News and Media witnessed “back then” no receipts, no evidence or, even a trustee from the UK registered charity (1154524) with Mrs Yang Xiaoyun in Yulin, China. We’d have expected at least to view a trustee working alongside Mrs Yang.

As suspicions grew and, increased to some worrying levels the Charities (CEO) Ms Julia De Cadenet made public various receipts that she stated “proved” some funding from the amount raised had been sent to Mrs Yang. Now please do forgive us if we have made some mistakes here (we’re only going by what the Charity has quoted and, its blogger Ms Mary Robbins). The amounts were; [25,000 (no currency); £775.10; 25,000CNY; 5,050.00]. The amounts you see here are the amounts that have been quoted by the Charity and the No To Dog Meat blogger Ms Mary Robbins, Ms Alice Harding, Mr Rae Castina and various other No To Dog Meat spokes-people.

Image: Charity addressing concerned donators.

Last week it emerged that Mrs Yang hadn’t received a single penny from the Charity. We thought that was somewhat strange, after all the UK registered charity (1154524) would have ensured all communications, addresses, banking details, names, even a telephone number was in place to establish that Mrs Yang had received the relevant funding. Unfortunately for Mrs Yang and the the UK registered charity (1154524) the banking details were in the wrong name. Mrs Yang could not recover any funding from the Charity as they had incorrectly inputted the wrong name on the Western Union banking documents.

The Charity soon realized this after the organisation “Bored Panda” published the correct banking details. How on Earth anyone Charity that is supposedly professional not holding the correct details is beyond us. More to the point why was the donating public not informed of such innacurices. After all they could have helped?

Image: Charity: “What do you mean please give her the money?”

The following screenshots are from the the UK registered charity (1154524) Facebook page of which someone from the charity have since deleted those comments [from the public who donated]. Some comments have been hidden along with those whom donated hundreds if not thousands, banned from the Facebook page for asking genuine and legitimate questions.

Please note that the following two screen shots are from a member of a group which donated and a member of the public who donated, asked questions and have subsequently then been banned by the Charity World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade.

Image: Member of a group which donated is abused and insulted.

Image: Member of a group which donated is hurled abuse at and then banned.

Image: Member of the public asking questions is referred to as a rude person and stupid. 

During the past few weeks there has been an explosion of debate, suspicions and rumors sprawled onto the social media platform known as Facebook. On the 12th July famous actor Mr Peter Egan showed his genuine concern in relation to Mrs Yang and, the current £80,000 raised on the Total Giving platform.

Mr Egan a respectable character and Ambassador for renowned Animals Asia, is a British actor known for his TV roles, including the Hogarth in Big Breadwinner Hog, the future King George IV of the United Kingdom in Prince Regent, and smooth neighbour Paul Ryman in the sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles. Mr Egan’s polite comment can be read below of which didn’t name or slander any charity or organisation in relation to Mrs Yang.

Within hours of Mr Egan releasing this comment trolls aligned with the World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade propagated a frenzy and barrage of insulting and derogatory remarks defending the Charity World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat trade, whom operate under the guise of No To Dog Meat. Please view the image below of which an Alice Susan Harding (devout Christian) sets about to assassinate Mr Egans Character.

Ms Harding (No To Dog Meat spokeswoman) states on many occasions she never trolls and, has been dealing with trolls for the past six to several weeks. The image below clearly shows her trolling a very well known Rhino welfare organisation of which she states is run by scammers and thieves. One Fight Unite is like Animals Asia a renowned organisation that is supported by many celebrities.

During the past two weeks the UK Charity World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade have been focusing their attention on Boknal or the Malbok Festival of which is a twenty-one day event hosted throughout South Korea and North Korea. The charity has mentioned very little in relation to the still open and increasing Total Giving fund that stands currently at just over £80,000+. Furthermore we have also noticed the charity donning more campaign equipment such as large banners, posters and clothing.

Back in April 2015 the British Charity placed an article on their Facebook page asking their then “9,000” supporters to support Sophie Ling’s trip to China in relation to a cat rescue. From April to 14th July 2015 these 9,000 Facebook supporters have skyrocketed to now 19,000+ supporters. No guessing what some of these donations for Mrs Yang have “allegedly” been used on. One only has to view past performance and activity from the British Charity to confirm some funds “may” have been siphoned off for No To Dog Meat’s own agenda. Which brings us to our other more larger concern.

Why did Trustee Sophie Ling of No To Dog Meat aka World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade (charity 1154524), decide on quitting of which, after being harassed by No To Dog Meats followers and most likely alleged Barrister and Immigration Lawyer hastily make a comeback? Please view the screenshot below.

Soon after writing this very moving post Sophie Ling that has actually traveled to China (without the CEO) was in our eyes bullied into coming back to the No To Dog Meat –  World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade Charity. We are not sure as to why she made a hasty comeback or if she is still with the Charity. Did the CEO send her a legal letter demanding that she has an obligation to fulfill her duties or, face the legal consequences?

Back in May of 2015 an investigative officer conducted various searches within the United States, France and, the United Kingdom in relation to this alleged barrister, immigration lawyer or any lawyer to be precise named as Ms De Cadenet. The officer contacted the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the OIC that monitors regulated and unregulated “qualified lawyers”.

The screenshot below depicts the beginning of that investigation, an investigation that has proved no such lady by the name of Julia De Cadenet, Julia Carter De Cadenet, Julia Cadenet or Julia de Cadnet is either registered as a barrister, immigration lawyer or, any lawyer to be precise.

Was the wonderful Sophie Ling bullied with a fake legal demand or, was she informed that should she not help No To Dog Meat, information would be leaked into the public domain to show even more discrepancies in relation to Yangs donation amount that stands at some £80.000? We’ll never know. Either way if anyone has been sent any such letter from anyone stating from this charity that they are a barrister or lawyer they are to contact the OISC or SRA with immediate effect. A further trace via the image below inputting the name of the CEO will also confirm no such lawyer exists within the United Kingdom. Furthermore I must state that it is a criminal offence to act as a lawyer regulated or unregulated without being registered to either the SRA, OIC or Home Office as stipulated under the 2007 Criminal Code Act that monitors such persons.

So were back to Mrs Yang a lovely and adorable Chinese lady that speaks not a word of English in need of financial support. We’re unable as yet to confirm if Mrs Yang is facing eviction – if she is then Mrs Yang and the many hundreds of dogs and cats require help immediately. Like many of us in the twenty first century we all have banking accounts.

Why has no such money in full been presented to Mrs Yang by the World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade. Why is Mrs Yang being sent small amounts instead of a direct transfer of monies in full? No To Dog Meat state that the large amount could very well be stolen or, Mrs Yang’s account could be emptied by corrupt officials.

Image: Charity spokesperson Mary Robbins arguing and threatening donators.

Back in 2014 Mrs Yang spent a total of 150,000 Yan which equates to exactly £15,178. surely she’d have been in danger then from corrupt officials and thieves? £15,000 is indeed a lot of money in China, especially within this district. There have been no reports of her falling prey to thieves or corrupt Police officers now so what’s going on here?

Meanwhile since all this fuss and palaver has been increasing kind members of the public have taken matters into their own hands. A kind lady named as Karene West has sent money to Mrs Yang of which a further transaction has been received within the past few hours. Please view the receipt below, time and date of screenshot too. Please also note that Karene West and many members of her dog and cat rescue group donated to the No To Dog Meat Total Giving Fund – just to be banned on asking questions. The receiver on the receipt is that of Mrs Yang’s friend.

So why can’t World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade registered with the Charities Commission do this? Its quite simple and straightforward that will lay suspicions and complaints to rest. Karene acted quickly and was able to locate the correct details. Karene has also stated that Mrs Yang’s helper has only received partial sums (now) of public donations from No To Dog Meat as like explained they held the wrong banking details I.e name.

British Charity WPDCTM have stated though, they’ll be sending vets and medicines to the region. Please view the screenshot below, dated 1st July 2015, (16:17), were now at 14th July 2015 and yet still no update, no images or videos of vets (no nothing). Any updates that are published by the British Charity seem to derive from third parties. Which we suspect may have something to do with – No To Dog Meat’s Sophie Ling resigning from the Charity leaving them to fend for themselves in-light of suspicious fundraising behavior.

British fundraising laws state that under no circumstances must [a] Charity change the title of fundraising events as to mislead the public. The law applies to all Charities from Scotland, Wales and Great Britain. Doing so is considered a violation of the Fundraising Act. No To Dog Meat changed the title of their fundraising Total Giving platform at least three times. The British Charity stated that due to the high amount of monies being raised they’d like to use the money to provide grants to other peoples charities or causes.

There is of course no harm in that. All seems very trustworthy – the problem is the members of the public all over the globe donated FOR Mrs Yang and Mrs Yang only. Some members of the public have stated that they would like their money to go to other causes “should the raised £80,000 be too much for Mrs Yang to contend with”. This is of course criminal though and misleading the public which in turn will eventually give a bad name to other charities and organisations working within animal and environmental welfare.

The law:

1. There have been to date some reports of receipts shown – however as explained the money did not reach Mrs Yang as the details were incorrect. So in fairness up to date receipts must be made public if and when spent and received.

The law:

1. No To Dog Meat has taken over £10,000 from last year and this year have heavily exceeded their £100,000 in relation to other Total Givings, charitable events, street collections, Gift Aid and, donations directly to the Charity. Yet very few receipts have been shown. Last year no receipts were shown (although they are not required to show “records” its advised that receipts are indeed shown to calm public tension).

The law:

1. There does not seem to be any complaints procedure in place relating to World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade. One is advised to make a phone call but then its not exactly filing a complaint. Lastly anyone that dares question the Charity is as explained above [banned from their Facebook page] or ridiculed.

Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charities-and-fundraising-cc20/charities-and-fundraising#fundraising-and-the-law

So from the 21st June 2015 until now 14th July 2015 there has in reality been very little funding sent to Mrs Yang, there has been no thank you or anything to be precise from Mrs Yang or her friend. A few images have surfaced that is about it. Furthermore 90% of all data that is published on the No To Dog Meat Facebook page seems to derive from third parties rather than the organisation itself.

At the end of this we have a 65 year old lady that was “abused” as a “Much to old woman who could not cope with such amount of money” (that’ comment is actually considered ageist and, that comment was made by a No To Dog Meat administrator which we find disrespectful). Whom made this comment? Moreover who abused countless members of the public in very poor drunken type pigeon English? Are we seeing a dejavu here from the last time when Mr Egan was viciously attacked allegedly by Ms De Cadenet?

Image: Charity insinuates Mrs Yang is too old to handle her own money.

Meanwhile Mrs Yang who rightfully states (please see screenshot) “I hope to start my own rescue and vegetarian shop for the people of Yulin”.. has not the full balance of £80,000. I myself am pretty sure a 65 year old lady that took on dog meat traders and has lived in squalor all this time, is quite able minded to handle money. After all she has been doing this job for years.

No To Dog Meat – Please do the right thing and provide all monies as requested to this wonderful lady today. She is in desperate need of funding now and not small amounts.

Thank you

Chief Executive Officer