11 Years, 500+ Rescue Dogs — A Quiet Shelter of Care and Commitment

In the outskirts of Shanghai, a small, unassuming shelter is home to more than 500 rescued dogs.

Some were abandoned. Some survived illness or injury. Others, due to age or disability, may never get the chance to be adopted again.

The person behind this shelter is “Guigui Jie,” who has been working in animal rescue for 11 years.

What began with rescuing just one or two stray dogs has gradually grown into a long-term commitment caring for hundreds. Over the years, she has devoted most of her time, energy, and personal savings to keeping the shelter running. For her, these dogs are never numbers — they are individual lives that deserve care and dignity.

But sustaining a place like this is never easy.

Every day brings continuous costs: food, medical supplies, and basic care. With more than 500 dogs under care, shortages in resources and financial pressure remain a constant reality.

Walking into the shelter, the first thing you notice is sound — dogs barking in different tones and rhythms. Some rush toward the fence excitedly, while others rest quietly in the corners. Each of them carries a story of being left behind.

In recent years, more social attention has slowly turned toward animal rescue efforts like this.

Wellcee, a rental platform rooted in urban living and community connection, has long been engaged in pet welfare initiatives. Previously, it co-launched the “Finding Home Project” with the official Shanghai civilized pet-ownership demonstration base “Cat Island,” supporting stray animal rescue through material donations, volunteer work, and adoption awareness campaigns.

This time, Wellcee extends its attention to Guigui Jie’s dog shelter.

By leveraging its platform reach and community network, Wellcee aims to help more people see these dogs who are still waiting for a home, while also promoting the idea of adoption over purchase and responsible pet ownership.

For a housing platform, the meaning of “home” goes beyond physical space.

It represents companionship, responsibility, and a place willing to accept life in all its forms.

As more young people begin to see pets as family members, Wellcee continues to develop pet-friendly listings that allow people and animals to live together more comfortably. At the same time, through community initiatives and public awareness efforts, it encourages responsible ownership to help reduce future abandonment.

The “Finding Home Project” will continue as an ongoing commitment.

From Cat Island to this dog shelter, from material support to adoption advocacy, Wellcee aims to connect more people who care — turning goodwill into sustained action rather than one-time assistance.

For humans, home is where life settles.

For these once-stray animals, a home is simply a place where they are not abandoned again.

And every act of attention, adoption, or support brings them one step closer to that possibility.