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Shining World Compassion and Hero Award:
True Human Spirit in the Animals’ Hour of Need
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Everywhere in the world,
we can observe
and be touched
by acts of kindness.
People from all walks of
life, faiths, and cultures
extend themselves
beyond the call of duty
to help others
unconditionally.
Through their noble deeds,
humanity as a whole
is elevated.
To commend
virtuous actions and
encourage more people
to be inspired
by their examples,
Supreme Master
Ching Hai
has lovingly created
a series of awards,
including the Shining
World Leadership
Award, Shining World
Compassion Award,
Shining World Hero and
Heroine Awards, Shining
World Honesty Award,
Shining World Protection
Award, Shining World
Intelligence Award,
and Shining World
Inventor Award,
to recognize some
of the most exemplary,
generous, caring,
and courageous people
who walk amongst us.
Today we celebrate
the noble deeds and true,
loving spirit of officials
from Greene County,
Indiana, USA
and Chen Shueh-Jen
founder of the Gangshan
Aranya Dog Sanctuary
in Formosa (Taiwan).
In the United States,
more than 70 dogs
were rescued from
a mobile home in Indiana
by the county
health department and
the Indiana State Police.
Let’s hear from
Marilyn Crays,
a public health nurse
for the health department,
and Shane Smith,
a former deputy for
the sheriff’s department
on how they first
heard about the dogs’
perilous situation.
The way that we usually
hear of these incidents
is a complaint.
Usually neighbors
in the area.
We had several
that had notified us
about the dogs in this area.
Prior to
the health department
getting contacted,
I believe the same people
that were complaining
also contacted
the sheriff’s department
with the large number
of dogs that
these two people had.
The dogs started
getting out of the kennels
and running
throughout the area
where they were kept at.
Then again,
I was contacted
by the health department
to do an escort with them
out there in case
there were any problems.
What officials found
when they arrived
was heart wrenching
and deeply saddening.
I really did not believe
that somebody actually
had 100 dogs in a trailer.
And when we arrived,
and I saw many dogs
on the outside,
and they were in cages,
(there were) very few,
very few
dog food bowls anywhere
to feed these animals.
A lot of them looked like
they had scars
on their bodies, and
they just looked very weak.
Some of them
did also look sick.
The main part
that I noticed was
when we came up
on the front porch area,
there was a horrible odor.
The smell just permeated.
It almost made you ill
it was so bad.
And then when
the front door opened,
it was just unbelievable.
They had
chicken wire fence and
all these dogs that were
in the living room and
had some in the kitchen.
They lived in the bedroom,
in the back part
of the house,
and they had even
new puppies back there.
The dogs were allowed
to do whatever they
needed to do in the home.
There was
feces everywhere
and a urine smell.
The cleanliness level
was not very good
at that time either.
The inside of the trailer
was, we felt, at that time
unlivable, and
we were going to have to
make a decision for
their health and safety.
We gave them 30-days
to get the trailer
cleaned up and
everything they needed.
The Monroe County
Humane Association,
a local non-profit
animal welfare group,
aided the vulnerable dogs
as well.
We were able to just
work with these people
and talk with them
and they understood
that maybe that situation
wasn’t the best
for all of those dogs.
So they actually
signed them over to us.
Then we came back
about a week later.
We rescued all the dogs,
brought them back
to the temporary shelter
where people cared for them.
For about three days
they received vet care.
They were all treated and
then we transported them
to various shelters,
in Indiana as well as
Michigan (USA)
and Wisconsin (USA).
For their caring efforts
to restore the health
and wellbeing of humans
and animals alike,
Supreme Master Ching Hai
honored
the Greene County
Health Department and
the Indiana State Police
each with
the Shining World
Compassion Award,
accompanied by
a letter of appreciation.
The following is
a brief excerpt from
Supreme Master
Ching Hai’s letter
to the Greene County
Health Department:
We applaud and honor
your loving efforts
and faultless expertise
in helping to achieve
the very best arrangements
for these beautiful dogs.
You make our world
a better place through
your caring dedication
to the wellbeing of
both people and animals.
Thank you so much
for the shining example
of love in action!
With Great Honor, Love
and Blessings,
Supreme Master
Ching Hai
It is an honor
to receive this Award
for something
that we don't think about
every day,
that we're going to go out
and rescue dogs.
But it's an honor
to be honored
for doing our work
on a daily basis.
I really appreciate it.
Thank you!
Supreme Master Ching Hai
also contributed
US$10,000
to the Monroe County
Humane Association
to assist in the purchase
of veggie dog food
and medical care
for the rescued dogs.
Thank you from the bottom
of our hearts.
We are truly touched
and humbled.
This is what we do
and we don’t expect
anything in return and so
this was really humbling
and we’re touched
that she felt
that we were deserving.
As we know,
advocating for the animals
is a lot of work.
And a lot of times
we don’t have
all of the resources
we would like to.
So this really
makes a difference.
Next, we travel
to Formosa (Taiwan)
for a Shining World
Hero Award presentation
to Mr. Chen Shueh-Jen
of the non-profit
Gangshan Aranya
Dog Sanctuary,
for his quick thinking
and actions that saved
the lives of many canines
when Typhoon Fanapi
hit the island.
Let’s now
hear from Mr. Chen
about what happened
when the typhoon
struck the area
and his efforts that night.
On the night
of Typhoon Fanapi, there
was very severe flooding,
about 400 centimeters high.
I moved
all the rescued dogs
to the top of the big
dog cage over there.
Its location happened
to be the right height.
The flood water
rose up very quickly.
It was really scary.
I kept swimming all night,
probably the whole night
till dawn.
Those dogs
that I was able to rescue
were all saved.
For his heroic,
compassionate act
of safeguarding
the dogs’ lives
in their time of need,
Supreme Master Ching Hai
honored
Mr. Chen Shueh-Jen
with the Shining World
Hero Award.
The following
is a reading of
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s
letter of gratitude
to the gallant Mr. Chen:
Dear Mr. Chen,
It is with great pleasure
and gratitude
that we present to you
the “Shining World
Hero Award.”
This Award is presented
in recognition of
your courageous rescue
of hundreds
of our beloved friends
in the animal kingdom –
the intelligent, kind hearted
and loyal canines.
Earlier this year
a severe storm
caused major flooding
across Formosa.
Gangshan Township
was among the worst hit,
and unfortunately
your sanctuary was flooded
to a height of four meters.
You were alone
at the time
when the flood hit,
choosing bravely
to stay with hundreds
of frightened, wet, cold
and despondent dogs
as their protector
with rapidly rising waters.
It was a critical
and difficult situation.
Immediately thinking of
the 400 residents’ needs
and using great initiative,
you stacked up their cages
to create a higher ground
and encouraged them
to seek refuge
above the waters!
It was dark,
making the work
dangerous and hard,
and along the way
you received many cuts
and bruises.
Showing great love
and concern
for their wellbeing
you swam around
looking for food
to uplift their spirits.
After dramatically
and successfully rescuing
almost all of them,
it was then two long days
in freezing cold conditions
before being rescued.
Mr. Chen, in your wisdom
you know
the sanctuary’s residents
are members
of our extended family
of living beings,
and as such, you were
willing to sacrifice your
own life to save theirs.
Such selfless bravery
and dedication
for our co-inhabitants
is rare, you are indeed
a man amongst men, and
a shining light of nobility.
Sir, we hope
that your lucky dogs
have recovered fully
and your much needed
sanctuary is rebuilt
better than ever before.
We herewith offered
our little humble part.
For your outstanding
courage and selfless act
of sacrifice, for your
heart-felt loving care,
and for being a dedicated
and noble role model,
we hereby applaud and
celebrate the heroic deeds
of Mr. Chen, Shueh-Jen,
Founder of Gangshan
Aranya Dog Sanctuary.
With Great Honor, Love
and Blessings,
Supreme Master
Ching Hai
Thank you.
It’s my great honor
to accept
the Shining World
Hero Award,
which is presented by
Supreme Master Ching Hai.
I really send
my deep appreciation to
Supreme Master Ching Hai
for giving a hand
to the 400 dogs at this time.
On behalf of these dogs,
I’d like to
give my sincere thanks to
Supreme Master
Ching Hai.
Supreme Master
Ching Hai
also provided 40 packs
of vegan dog food
and US$10,000
to the Gangshan Aranya
Dog Sanctuary.
Mr. Chen was
in the midst of
rebuilding the Sanctuary
in partnership
with an organization
called Animal Rescue
Team Taiwan
when he received
this unexpected gift.
Some part
of the construction had
not been completed yet.
Coincidently,
Supreme Master Ching Hai
helped us
and the US$10,000
happened to be needed to
complete the construction.
Supreme Master
Ching Hai
granted the US$10,000
just in time to help us
make arrangements
for constructing this side.
So, this money granted by
Supreme Master
Ching Hai
was really important.
It did play a significant
role in completing the
follow-up construction.
In addition, Mr. Chen
received a selection of
Supreme Master
Ching Hai’s books,
including the #1
international bestsellers
“The Dogs in My Life,”
“The Birds in My Life”
and “The Noble Wilds,”
a number of her DVDs
and CDs and a reusable
“Be Veg,
Go Green
2 Save the Planet” bag.
Yes,
“Be Veg,
Go Green
2 Save the Planet.”
I hope we together
spread the power of love
to the whole world
with this common idea,
and also give impetus
to saving the planet
through the power of love.
Our earnest thanks
Greene County
Health Department,
Indiana State Police,
Monroe County
Humane Association
and the Gangshan Aranya
Dog Sanctuary
for the life-saving service
you provide for both
the humans and animals
in your
respective communities.
May your wonderful work
continue to shine
a beacon of light
on many more souls.
Cherished viewers,
thank you for joining us
today on our program.
Coming up next is
Enlightening Entertainment,
after Noteworthy News.
May all beings
be forever graced
with Heavenly light.
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