For former chef Li Zongwen a man’s best friend is really his dog, as he looks after more than 140 strays in his home in China.

Li Zongwen makes food for the stray dogs at his house

Mr Li, 59, has become a dog’s best friend after adopting a number of stray and abandoned pooches.

Walkies must be a nightmare and dealing with the poop almost unimaginable because Li takes care of over 140 of the animals in his home in China.

Rescued from the streets on the outskirts of the city of Wuhan, they are given a roof over their heads and a meal to eat.


The rescued animals like to sit and watch as the former chef rustles up their grub in a big cauldron using a garden spade.

Feeding time for Li Zongwen’s dogs. The former chef has more than 140 strays in his home in China

Taking care of more than 140 stray canines is no small task and the dog lover couldn’t do the job without support.



Food and rent for the house costs 5000 yuan (about £480) each month, which is covered by people donating money to Mr Li.

The dogs have been living with him in his house since 2009 and Mr Li even eats his dinner surrounded by his canine friends.