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This Man Saw A Dog Being Sold For Meat And Just Couldn’t Walk By
This Man Saw A Dog Being Sold For Meat And Just Couldn’t Walk By
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This Man Saw A Dog Being Sold For Meat And Just Couldn’t Walk By

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Xingyi Danielle’s dad was walking down the street in China one day looking for a place to grab a bite when he saw a group of people selling live dogs trapped in bags for meat consumption. The man didn’t have the heart to simply walk by…

So, he paid $90 for one of the doggies and saved his life. “His environment isn’t dog-friendly so he couldn’t buy more,” Danielle told The Dodo. “But [he] at least got to save one.”

As soon as he got home, the man snapped a photo of the dog in the bag to show the world they’re sold like some cheap commodity rather than a living thing.

Dad gave the dog a name, marking a new, happier chapter in the canine’s life: “It’s basically Doggo pronounced in Cantonese, actually.”

As the place the man lives at doesn’t allow dogs, the pooch is currently staying at his office for now,  but he’s still trying his best to provide a good environment for him,” said Danielle.

Most importantly, Doggo didn’t end up on someone’s burger plate. The dog couldn’t be happier to be given a second chance at life.

“I was quite proud, to be honest,” said Danielle about her dad’s spontaneous act of kindness. You go dad!

More info: Twitter (h/t: thedodo)

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    A man was walking down the street in China when he saw a group of people selling live dogs trapped in bags

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    The guy didn’t have the heart to simply walk by and let the dog be used for meat

    So, he paid $90 for one of the doggies and saved his life

    “His environment isn’t dog-friendly so he couldn’t buy more…”

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    The guy gave the dog a name, marking a new chapter in the canine’s life

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    Currently the dog is staying at the man’s office until they can arrange for him

    “My dad’s colleagues are complaining about the mess Doggo is making…”

    “But he’s still trying his best to provide a good environment for him”

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    Dominyka Jurkštaitė

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    Dominyka Jurkštaitė

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    I'm a Panda bear and maybe should live in a zoo, eat leaves of bamboo, but I'd like to spend my time just posting for you!

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    Ieva Gudelytė
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad he saved the poor dog. The only problem I have with this is that he bought it. By buying it he only supported the industry. This leads to even more dogs in situations like these

    Meowoui
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes he paid for the dog, but probably only way he could save Doggo.

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    Marie Rundel
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No words for this chinese food tradition...-I thank this guy for saving this poor dog...

    Cathy Binder
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we eat sacred cows. we feed sacred rats to our pet snakes. some people have chickens for pets. it's cultural.

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    Rhân
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is sad that he could only saved one, but at least it is one dog saved.

    Alberto Curutchet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope he finds a family soon, the office doesn't seem very appropriate either :/

    Frederic Gray
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every culture has its own sources of meat, and some may think us Americans are animals for slaughtering chickens, cattle, etc. This type of dog is actually bred for meat over there, but of course any animal can be a good pet. Glad this cute little doggo got to live, though <3

    A Dog Person
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sad... Yes, he supported the industry by buying the dog but... Well, it was the only help he could give and he saved a life. Every single dog should not be used as meat. Every single dog should be loved, have caring owners and a safe home. And I don't say it isn't cruel to eat other animals, such as chicken, pigs or cows. You must find balance between eating meat and other foods, for example eat only poultry. Or you can change meat with plants, but I see it a bit unnatural. And not giving meat to a growing child I think is not good too. This is only my opinion, I do respect other opinions.

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (Pt. 2) & slaughtered quickly wout fear (don't see/hear/smell other death). How many commercial facilities meet those criteria?

    Myrto Tzortzou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can survive eating everyrhing apart from meat. It is true. You should face it. I havent been eating meat, any meat, for three years. Try to be kind to everything. It is not easy. Come on. Close tv for one day.

    Oskaparrot
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please check what you write. I don't torture people, nor animals. I certainly do not eat people either. People are 'beings', animals are Natures Spirits. Do not get me wrong. You wrote what you wrote and I responded, but not to have an argument. Look at Cathy Binder, then look at other peoples comments, that is all they are, 'comments' and I responded to your comment. It is a free world and I respect other cultures, but I still do not like dogs and cats being eaten, to me it is not natural, but it is to others. It is trying to be wiped out, and this bought it to the worlds attention. Lighten up.

    Lento
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see both as both. If someone eats me, it's not nice for me, but I can't help it. It's natural order. I would not want that creature diffrerent species than me eating me would be punished. I'm animal, my species is human sapiens sapiens. I have right to try to stay alive and keep my loved ones and own species alive, too. How ever, I'm one of the species strong with strong cognitive skills and morals, so I have knowledge about pain other living creatures are able to feel. That's why hurting another living been as a deed is torturing. I can decide I have no right to eat and kill animals, and that's fine. I also can decide, that as an animal, I will eat other animals, and that's ok, too. How ever, torturing and bad treatment is not ok. Killing and hurting without (straight) connection with staying alive as an animal is not ok. That's why I don't like smoking - it kills so much animals for destroyed forests. How ever, I don't mock my smoking friends: that would not help any way.

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    Ieva Gudelytė
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad he saved the poor dog. The only problem I have with this is that he bought it. By buying it he only supported the industry. This leads to even more dogs in situations like these

    Meowoui
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes he paid for the dog, but probably only way he could save Doggo.

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    Marie Rundel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No words for this chinese food tradition...-I thank this guy for saving this poor dog...

    Cathy Binder
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we eat sacred cows. we feed sacred rats to our pet snakes. some people have chickens for pets. it's cultural.

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    Rhân
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is sad that he could only saved one, but at least it is one dog saved.

    Alberto Curutchet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope he finds a family soon, the office doesn't seem very appropriate either :/

    Frederic Gray
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every culture has its own sources of meat, and some may think us Americans are animals for slaughtering chickens, cattle, etc. This type of dog is actually bred for meat over there, but of course any animal can be a good pet. Glad this cute little doggo got to live, though <3

    A Dog Person
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sad... Yes, he supported the industry by buying the dog but... Well, it was the only help he could give and he saved a life. Every single dog should not be used as meat. Every single dog should be loved, have caring owners and a safe home. And I don't say it isn't cruel to eat other animals, such as chicken, pigs or cows. You must find balance between eating meat and other foods, for example eat only poultry. Or you can change meat with plants, but I see it a bit unnatural. And not giving meat to a growing child I think is not good too. This is only my opinion, I do respect other opinions.

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (Pt. 2) & slaughtered quickly wout fear (don't see/hear/smell other death). How many commercial facilities meet those criteria?

    Myrto Tzortzou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can survive eating everyrhing apart from meat. It is true. You should face it. I havent been eating meat, any meat, for three years. Try to be kind to everything. It is not easy. Come on. Close tv for one day.

    Oskaparrot
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please check what you write. I don't torture people, nor animals. I certainly do not eat people either. People are 'beings', animals are Natures Spirits. Do not get me wrong. You wrote what you wrote and I responded, but not to have an argument. Look at Cathy Binder, then look at other peoples comments, that is all they are, 'comments' and I responded to your comment. It is a free world and I respect other cultures, but I still do not like dogs and cats being eaten, to me it is not natural, but it is to others. It is trying to be wiped out, and this bought it to the worlds attention. Lighten up.

    Lento
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see both as both. If someone eats me, it's not nice for me, but I can't help it. It's natural order. I would not want that creature diffrerent species than me eating me would be punished. I'm animal, my species is human sapiens sapiens. I have right to try to stay alive and keep my loved ones and own species alive, too. How ever, I'm one of the species strong with strong cognitive skills and morals, so I have knowledge about pain other living creatures are able to feel. That's why hurting another living been as a deed is torturing. I can decide I have no right to eat and kill animals, and that's fine. I also can decide, that as an animal, I will eat other animals, and that's ok, too. How ever, torturing and bad treatment is not ok. Killing and hurting without (straight) connection with staying alive as an animal is not ok. That's why I don't like smoking - it kills so much animals for destroyed forests. How ever, I don't mock my smoking friends: that would not help any way.

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