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Every Day, These Elderly Chinese Women Wake Up At 4AM To Feed 1,300 Stray Dogs
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Every Day, These Elderly Chinese Women Wake Up At 4AM To Feed 1,300 Stray Dogs

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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)

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”

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They’ve even been nipped at, but it’s all part of the job

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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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they're also sterilizing them, otherwise this is not going to end well.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very encouraging to see people DO care and protect rather than abuse and consume. Well done those lovely ladies

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DavieRobertson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turn it into a puppy theme park..... instead oif feeding the duck feed the pups!

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superb_ryanyip3628
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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BobJoeman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taiwan also needs help. They could use a program like this. Taiwan Animal Shelters don't have enough food to feed their homeless dogs.

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SusanTremaine
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are some good looking dogs. They look well cared for. They look like they get brushed and bathed on a regular basis.

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TarynWallace
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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MelissaMangini
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 .....

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JanetWhite
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have huge, brand new plants up & running for the IVORY to be made into clutter for your home. They don’t care.

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JanetWhite
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please go to the web site on Facebook. Very disturbing. CARE2.org. God Bless this woman. CHINA is disgusting,

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JanetWhite
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Petition Name ——— Care2.org Please follow this site and SIGN all the very important petitions. 1500 dogs have been captured for EATING.

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JanetWhite
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a post from March. The lady has a great heart to help the dogs. Fast forward to a petition going around that everyone should see.

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EmpressofHyperbole
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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?

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KenriBasar
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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Dixie812
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing how much this woman cares. We need more people like this in our world

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IrinaCosova
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea-; dogs and cats - the national dish in China. they fed them specifically and sell them for meat.

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Joyous Cat Birb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, not that stereotype again, it's not commonly eaten around in the country, if you actually visit it, you can find out

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VirginiaLeeHostman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is heartbreaking to see so many animals crowded together. Bless them for trying to help the dogs.

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DianaHockley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is wonderful. The neutering/speying thing worries me too.

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MarceloLaguna
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

y despues lo vende para q los chinos hijos de puta se los coman

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AnneStrobell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless these ladies. People should know there are plenty of kindhearted people in China.

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awesomesauce
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is so caring. i definitely could not do that. really 4am yeah no way

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Melodie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sweet! But what do they mean by "nipped at"

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MaureenHeath
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they eat them! they are probably fattening them up for slaughter. I use to live in a place where they sold live dogs for slaughter (food).

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NicolasRickert
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they're also sterilizing them, otherwise this is not going to end well.

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Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very encouraging to see people DO care and protect rather than abuse and consume. Well done those lovely ladies

davierobertson722 avatar
DavieRobertson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turn it into a puppy theme park..... instead oif feeding the duck feed the pups!

ryan_yip_1654 avatar
superb_ryanyip3628
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 avatar
BobJoeman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taiwan also needs help. They could use a program like this. Taiwan Animal Shelters don't have enough food to feed their homeless dogs.

susan.tremaine.3 avatar
SusanTremaine
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are some good looking dogs. They look well cared for. They look like they get brushed and bathed on a regular basis.

taryn_wallace_7 avatar
TarynWallace
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 avatar
JufraidaSalamero
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

melissa_mangini_71 avatar
MelissaMangini
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 .....

littlelucy430 avatar
JanetWhite
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have huge, brand new plants up & running for the IVORY to be made into clutter for your home. They don’t care.

littlelucy430 avatar
JanetWhite
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please go to the web site on Facebook. Very disturbing. CARE2.org. God Bless this woman. CHINA is disgusting,

littlelucy430 avatar
JanetWhite
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Petition Name ——— Care2.org Please follow this site and SIGN all the very important petitions. 1500 dogs have been captured for EATING.

littlelucy430 avatar
JanetWhite
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a post from March. The lady has a great heart to help the dogs. Fast forward to a petition going around that everyone should see.

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EmpressofHyperbole
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 avatar
KenriBasar
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

Dixie812 avatar
Dixie812
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing how much this woman cares. We need more people like this in our world

cosovairina avatar
IrinaCosova
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea-; dogs and cats - the national dish in China. they fed them specifically and sell them for meat.

crystalsongsiqi avatar
Joyous Cat Birb
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, not that stereotype again, it's not commonly eaten around in the country, if you actually visit it, you can find out

Load More Replies...
virginialee.hostman avatar
VirginiaLeeHostman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is heartbreaking to see so many animals crowded together. Bless them for trying to help the dogs.

dianahockley avatar
DianaHockley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is wonderful. The neutering/speying thing worries me too.

marcelolaguna_1 avatar
MarceloLaguna
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

y despues lo vende para q los chinos hijos de puta se los coman

anne_p_lewis_7 avatar
AnneStrobell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless these ladies. People should know there are plenty of kindhearted people in China.

awesomesauce avatar
awesomesauce
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is so caring. i definitely could not do that. really 4am yeah no way

Melodie avatar
Melodie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sweet! But what do they mean by "nipped at"

maureenh avatar
MaureenHeath
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they eat them! they are probably fattening them up for slaughter. I use to live in a place where they sold live dogs for slaughter (food).

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