Buddhist Monk Rescues 8,000 Stray Dogs in China and Finds Them New Homes

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Millions of dogs and cats live on Chinas streets.

However, one Buddhist monk in Shanghai, China is doing what he can to help.

Xiang says, I have to rescue them because if I don’t, they will die for sure.

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The devoted monk often wakes up at 4 a.m. to feed and tend to all of the animals.

I think they’re very happy so I feel it’s worthwhile, Xiang says.

But of course I miss them.

So when I get old and can’t walk, I have these photos to look at.