ANIMALS
Buddhist Monk Spends His Life to Rescuing Many Stray Dogs
Showing amazing kindness and commitment, Zhi Xiang, a 51-year-old monk, has spent almost 30 years saving and looking after stray dogs. Since 1994, he’s been using his time and money to help these animals in need, and he’s managed to save a whopping 8,000 dogs.
More than 27 years ago, Zhi Xiang’s journey to help stray dogs began when he found one in trouble. Touched by the dog’s sadness and guided by his big heart, he promised to spend his life helping these abandoned animals.
Despite facing many challenges like not having enough money and people not caring much about stray dogs, Zhi Xiang never gave up. He stayed focused on his goal, becoming a symbol of hope for many homeless dogs.
Using mainly word-of-mouth and local support, Zhi Xiang turned his small shelter into a safe place for stray dogs. He gives them food, a place to stay, and medical help, making sure they get the care and love they need.
Zhi Xiang’s kind deeds haven’t gone unnoticed; people in the community and animal lovers all admire and support him. Saving 8,000 dogs is an amazing achievement and shows how much one person’s caring and hard work can change lives.
As Zhi Xiang keeps on with his mission to help stray dogs, his story shows how being generous and caring can inspire others to do good too. He’s a real-life example of how one person can make a big difference and encourages others to do the same for those who need help.