Tianjin's shelters

Tianjin Common House Stray Animal Rescue Center

Common House, which is now home to 2,000 dogs and 200 cats, was the brainchild of Yang Xiaoyun. The center was founded in 1995 when her husband passed away. The initial spark for the rescue center can be traced back to 19 years ago.

After failing to make a deal, an illegal peddler cruelly threw a cat into a canal. The cat survived thanks to Yang, who resolved to help other cats and dogs.