Iva Stosic

Iva Stosic is a dedicated animal welfare advocate who has been living in Shanghai for over a decade. She operates a dog hotel and runs an animal shelter in Anhui province, which houses more than 500 dogs. Stosic has faced significant challenges in managing the shelter due to urban pressures and the increasing difficulty of operating such facilities in Shanghai. Despite the growing awareness of pet needs and the rise in pet ownership, she highlights the stark differences in animal welfare between urban and rural areas in China, and actively seeks donations and foster homes for abandoned pets.