Guy quits his corporate job to feed 800 stray dogs a day — and now he's got a plan to save ALL the dogs
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00:00 I feed 800 dogs every single day
00:02 I'll then jump on my scooter to go back to the sanctuary
00:14 And on my way there, I'll usually find some dogs in need
00:18 Oh my god!
00:20 Hello little darling!
00:22 Okay!
00:23 Tiny little girl, aren't you?
00:31 Aww, we'll get you safe, don't worry
00:35 Let's go and pick up your siblings
00:37 You're very brave
00:40 We're gonna get you through this
00:46 I'm just trying to figure out some transport for you
00:48 You'll be able to go in a minute
00:51 Aww, we'll get you safe now
00:55 Introduce you to the gang
00:57 Hi McMuffin, you're welcome in
01:00 20 minutes ago you were in a bush
01:03 Now you're all getting room service
01:06 The next step was to find them a lovely home
01:13 Before focusing my life on helping dogs
01:16 I used to work in the corporate world in media back in Ireland
01:19 I had my own company and I loved it
01:22 But then I came to a realisation moment
01:24 I was suffering from really bad depression
01:27 I was an alcoholic
01:28 And one day I ended up in hospital, in ICU
01:31 And I actually almost died
01:32 All I wanted was a bigger home, a new car
01:36 But as I was about to die I realised that none of that stuff really mattered at all
01:40 So I said if I make it through this, all I want to do is save dogs
01:44 I'm a big believer in second chances
01:47 And that's what these animals deserve
01:49 The last 15 months my mornings start at 5.45am
01:58 I'll start by walking my own dogs
02:00 I then go up to the sanctuary to help get the food ready for 800 dogs
02:05 A lady prepares that for me in the local community
02:09 McMuffin and Derek will do the quality check
02:13 And then it's off on my scooter
02:15 Let's get you a nice big portion each
02:20 I'll go and feed 80 or 90 street dogs myself
02:24 And then the other 700 will get fed by a mixture of volunteers that I work with
02:29 I'll then head back to the shelter
02:32 And I take care of any of the dogs who need medication, surgery and any type of vet trips
02:38 There are 500 million street dogs in the world
02:42 My aim is to halve that number in the next 20 years
02:46 I've already sterilised 500 dogs
02:50 I know it's a drop in the ocean, but I have to start somewhere
02:53 I now do 100 dogs a month
02:56 I also started to find home for some of the dogs
03:00 And I really want to re-home more of those in the future
03:03 Luckily the Loveliettes were able to find a home
03:06 And now they are living their absolute best life
03:09 They have a huge outdoor play area
03:12 And lots of siblings to play with that the new family has
03:16 [Music]