There are some people whose passion for helping others blow our minds.
One of those individuals is Justine Kwok, who after studying fashion design in the UK moved back to her home city of Hong Kong to start her own line of vegan pet products and accessories. It was then that she first learned of China’s horrendous dog meat trade and instantly began volunteering with Animals Asia to help put an end to the system. The experience changed her life.
She left fashion and began to pursue an online degree in Animal and Human Health. Around the same time, her father started an organic farmin Zhongshan, China, with a few companion animals and the intention to build a small petting zoo. She got on board when the animals started multiplying and the lack of proper management and veterinary care became serious concerns. Within two years, the farm had about 100 farm animals with staff of caretakers. However, the idea of a “zoo” did not sit well with Kwok and instead, the farm became a sanctuary for the animals where they would be protected, but not used as entertainment.
The hundreds of organic plants and herbs grown on the farm provide a variety of fresh and healthy vegetables that are sold on to the local hotels. These include: Italian dandelion, curly kale, radish, carrots, red lettuce, Wolfberry leaves, and Swiss chard.
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