Show 16: Real Talk and Tears, with the Taiwanese Animal Rescue Superhero, Sean McCormackToday’s GuestSEAN MCCORMACK - Founder of Animal Care Trust ACT

Accountant turned animal-rescuer, my guest today is Sean McCormack, founder of the Taiwan SPCA, head of the Animal Care Trust, and an all-round great guy. He’s worked with the likes of Cesar Milan, Ian Dunbar, Jane Goodall and, well, me! 

Sean’s rescued thousands of animals, and his sanctuary is currently the home of over 200 dogs and cats - and a flying squirrel. Many are adopted out or released back into the wild, but those who aren’t live happily on the SPCA property—a no-kill shelter. 

Unlike many traditional “rescue” centers that primarily take on surrendered pets, Sean actually rescues dogs who’ve been caught in traps, injured by other animals, or just homeless and in bad shape.

Sean’s got some amazing and touching stories to tell, so get comfy and take a listen!

You’ll Hear About

• [3:15] How ACT is different from most SPCAs
• [5:02] Sean’s 12 hour hike to rescue Sandy the dog
• [14:40]How the animals are helped by the Animal Care Trust 
• [18:15] Calming fearful street dogs
• [20:40] Sean’s connection to The Online Dog Trainer
• [22:15] The journey from accountant in England to a dog rescuer in Taiwan
• [23:25] Day to day life rescuing animals in Taiwan 
• [25:10] The benefits of hand feeding 
• [28:50] How Jane Goodall, and Becky Barron have inspired Sean on his journey
• [33:15] The power of calm energy around dog’s 
• [39:20] How we can support Sean’s work 
• [41:20] What it costs to run a rescue centre like Sean’s 
• [45:20] Sean’s touching rescue (and human) philosophy 

Links & Resources

Website: https://actforanimals.org

Facebook:  ACT (Animal Care Trust)  https://www.facebook.com/ACTAnimalCareTrust/

Facebook:  Sean McCormack https://www.facebook.com/seanimals

Instagram: Act_ For_ Animals

YouTube: Watch Sean’s incredible dog rescue—when everyone said it couldn’t be done