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http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/remember-the-little-boy-who-found-internet-fame-after-feedinRemember The Little Boy Who Found Internet Fame After Feeding Stray Dogs? Hes Trying To Make An Animal Shelter
Ken, aged 9, from the Philippines, is the hero of the day.
On May 1, 2014, I leased a 1,000 square meter (10,000 square feet) lot for one year. It cost 66,000 pesos ($1,500).
He hasnt raised enough money yet to populate the shelter with dogs but hopes to do so soon.
Kens dad tells BuzzFeed:
"We still lack a mayors permit, and the lot lacks water and power - thats basically more paperwork. There are some other issues that need to get resolved as well. And of course Ken needs to build some structures. He also said he wants to run an advert in the local newspaper to ask for volunteers to help with the physical care of the dogs."
http://www.happyanimalsclub.org/
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warrior1
May 2014
OP
so true... if we cared more about the children, they would all be getting free college
secondwind
May 2014
#8
what a wonderful thread... most of the dogs in the photos have mange, and that is so easily cured by
secondwind
May 2014
#7
Will grow up to b a fine young man. Thanks for the story and the beautiful images. nt
freshwest
May 2014
#10
Sinistrous
(4,249 posts)1. The lad's heart is in the right place, but
he is about to encounter a firestorm of red tape.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)2. Yaaaay!
smallcat88
(426 posts)3. I love this kid!
Go, Ken, Go!
Blue Owl
(50,406 posts)4. K&R for Ken!
cate94
(2,811 posts)5. What a great kid!
Warpy
(111,270 posts)6. AND he's doing it in a place where unowned dogs are pests.
Let's hope people pick up on this and adopt some of the people friendly ones.
Rescued animals are the best. They're all damned grateful.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)8. so true... if we cared more about the children, they would all be getting free college
secondwind
(16,903 posts)7. what a wonderful thread... most of the dogs in the photos have mange, and that is so easily cured by
eating more nutritious foods, and he is helping to give them a better life... I applaud his efforts.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)9. K&R
freshwest
(53,661 posts)10. Will grow up to b a fine young man. Thanks for the story and the beautiful images. nt
Aldax Rubber Moulds
(1 post)11. Good on him!
It's nice to see young kids wanting to help out. Makes my heart melt.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)12. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!
Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)13. The awesomeness of Ken
is.......AWESOME!
K&R
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)14. glad to be rec #100.
Kinda choked up here......
thecrow
(5,519 posts)15. What a difference i the first and last pictures
This is a beautiful story that shows there is still hope alive in the world, and that is top notch with me.
Wish I could give 1000 rec's to it.