Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill and its sister spot Ling’s Wok Shop are hoping to raise thousands to help a local animal shelter.
The owners behind the restaurants partnered with Foothills Animal Rescue, a managed-admission shelter, to provide funds to help with medical care and adoptions.
Since January, Foothills Animal Rescue has taken in more than 400 animals and facilitated more than 440 adoptions, a 68% increase over last year. Shelters across Arizona are at capacity, with pet surrenders spiking as families face rising rents, housing insecurity, and economic hardship.
“We wanted to give our guests a way to do something extraordinary just by doing what they already love, which is enjoying a meal with friends and family,” says John Banquil, owner of Ling & Louie’s and Ling’s Wok Shop. “Every bite, every sip, is a step toward a better life for an animal in need.”
“Medical care is our most urgent expense,” saiys Lana Shapiro, Foothills Animal Rescue’s director of development and marketing. “This partnership helps ensure that when an injured dog or sick kitten comes through our doors, we can give them the treatment they need and the future they deserve.”
While Foothills Animal Rescue maintains over a 95% save rate, the cost of care, especially medical treatments, has skyrocketed. At any given time, about 70 animals rely on the organization for food, shelter, medical care, and enrichment. Without ongoing community support, many would have no safe place to go.
Two ways to dine for a difference:
Big-Hearted Brunch at Ling & Louie’s
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 6–Oct. 26
- Where: 9397 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 125, Scottsdale
A percentage of all brunch sales during this period will be donated directly to Foothills Animal Rescue.
Cooking for a Cause at Ling’s Wok Shop
- When: Sept. 1–Oct. 31
- Where: 20511 N. Hayden Road, Ste. 100, Scottsdale
A portion of the proceeds from select entrées will benefit Foothills Animal Rescue.
Banquil and his team have a track record of mobilizing diners for good, having raised thousands for Valley nonprofits. This fall, they’re aiming high: at least $4,000 in donations from each restaurant.
“We’re not just serving meals—we’re serving second chances,” says Banquil. “Every guest who dines with us becomes part of a rescue story. You’re not just leaving full, you’re leaving knowing you’ve helped transform a homeless pet’s future.”
