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Every Day, These Elderly Chinese Women Wake Up At 4AM To Feed 1,300 Stray Dogs
For the past six years, a group of five elderly women in China’s central Shaanxi Province have been looking after over 1,300 stray dogs at their very own custom dog asylum. At 4AM every morning, these lucky canines get treated with 400kg of tasty food.
The shelter was established back in 2009 by 60-year-old local Wang Yanfang. This animal-lover has been relying solely on donations from generous well-wishers. Foregoing China‘s notoriously extravagant firework displays, Wang and her trusted colleagues even spent New Year‘s Eve with the abandoned strays.
One of the ladies admitted that the dogs aren’t always the friendliest of pups, as they occasionally receive bites and nips. However, that’s never put Wang off her beloved dogs. Far from it, according to Tencent News, she remarked: “They’re like your children, you can’t bear to be apart from them, or to lose them.” They don’t call them man’s best friend for nothing!
More info: Facebook | news.qq.com (h/t: modernmet, lostateminor)
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For the past 6 years, a group of elderly Chinese women have been waking up daily at 4 AM to feed 1,300 stray dogs In Shaanxi Province
The 60-and-over caretakers are totally devoted, even spending New Years’ Eve with the dogs
“They’re like your children, you can’t bear to be apart from them, or to lose them”
They’ve even been nipped at, but it’s all part of the job
The huge shelter is run entirely on donations, and the ladies prepare 400kg of food daily
China often gets bad press where animals are concerned, but there’s always more than one side to a story!
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NicolasRickert 10 years ago
I hope they're also sterilizing them, otherwise this is not going to end well.
10 years ago
Very encouraging to see people DO care and protect rather than abuse and consume. Well done those lovely ladies
DavieRobertson 10 years ago
Yes great and kind old souls... we need more of this in the world.
Load More Replies... DavieRobertson 10 years ago
Turn it into a puppy theme park..... instead oif feeding the duck feed the pups!
superb_ryanyip3628 10 years ago
Now in China,there are too many people having dog meat for their meals.However,there are some people who care about dogs. Respect !!! :3
BobJoeman 10 years ago
You shouldn't think that dog eating is common, it's only the really f****d up people that do it.
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KatherineMiller 10 years ago
Taiwan also needs help. They could use a program like this. Taiwan Animal Shelters don't have enough food to feed their homeless dogs.
SusanTremaine 10 years ago
Those are some good looking dogs. They look well cared for. They look like they get brushed and bathed on a regular basis.
TarynWallace 10 years ago
I noticed that also. They all look very well taken care of, healthy coats, and they look to be a good weight too
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JufraidaSalamero 10 years ago
I hope there would be more people who will care for animals as they are care for humans. I admire so much this Chinese ladies who have a go
MelissaMangini 10 years ago
That's great , surprised they all get along and where did they all come from to get to this point in life. Sad state of afair .....
EmpressofHyperbole 10 years ago
Who rakes the yard? With arthritic knees and mobility issues I can't even entertain the idea of one dog. Boo hoo. Dog birth control?
KenriBasar 10 years ago
I am teary looking at the photos. I've seen a similar documentary on a Korean old lady who used to feed dogs but neighbors hated her. Bless.
NicolasRickert 10 years ago
I hope they're also sterilizing them, otherwise this is not going to end well.
10 years ago
Very encouraging to see people DO care and protect rather than abuse and consume. Well done those lovely ladies
DavieRobertson 10 years ago
Yes great and kind old souls... we need more of this in the world.
Load More Replies... DavieRobertson 10 years ago
Turn it into a puppy theme park..... instead oif feeding the duck feed the pups!
superb_ryanyip3628 10 years ago
Now in China,there are too many people having dog meat for their meals.However,there are some people who care about dogs. Respect !!! :3
BobJoeman 10 years ago
You shouldn't think that dog eating is common, it's only the really f****d up people that do it.
Load More Replies... KatherineMiller 10 years ago
Taiwan also needs help. They could use a program like this. Taiwan Animal Shelters don't have enough food to feed their homeless dogs.
SusanTremaine 10 years ago
Those are some good looking dogs. They look well cared for. They look like they get brushed and bathed on a regular basis.
TarynWallace 10 years ago
I noticed that also. They all look very well taken care of, healthy coats, and they look to be a good weight too
Load More Replies... JufraidaSalamero 10 years ago
I hope there would be more people who will care for animals as they are care for humans. I admire so much this Chinese ladies who have a go
MelissaMangini 10 years ago
That's great , surprised they all get along and where did they all come from to get to this point in life. Sad state of afair .....
EmpressofHyperbole 10 years ago
Who rakes the yard? With arthritic knees and mobility issues I can't even entertain the idea of one dog. Boo hoo. Dog birth control?
KenriBasar 10 years ago
I am teary looking at the photos. I've seen a similar documentary on a Korean old lady who used to feed dogs but neighbors hated her. Bless.
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