Corgi YouTube star donates tons of pet food to abandoned animals every year

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Corgi YouTube star Baek-ho's human owner Kang Seung-yeon, 32, is a regular donor to charities supporting abandoned animals. Kang creates and uploads videos of her daily life with Baek-ho on her YouTube and social media channels and donates all of the related income to animal welfare causes.

Over 128,000 animal lovers have subscribed to Baek-ho's YouTube channel, "Baek-ho Next Door," while over 640,000 people follow him on Twitter and Instagram combined. Baek-ho was on the cover of the April edition of Big Issue Korea, and before the pandemic used to have a regular "fan walk" with 300 to 400 subscribers.

"It started out as something very personal in 2015 ― an online diary to look back when Baek-ho passes and a backup folder of his photos and videos in case I lose my phone," Kang told The Korea Times. "I didn't know back then that Baek-ho would be so famous."

Kang is not sure why the channel became such a success, but says she always tries to portray Baek-ho's life with honesty.

"In my videos, we sometimes have a fight when Baek-ho makes a mess or we go to veterinary clinics for medical check-ups. Baek-ho may not always be as cute as people expect pets to be, but I want to show how animal friends go through the joys and sorrows of life with us, as naturally as possible," Kang said.

Kang has been donating all of the revenues from her YouTube channel and Baek-ho calendars to no-kill shelters around the country since 2015. About three tons of pet food, boxes of blankets and other necessities are sent in Baek-ho's name twice a year.

"I donate simply because I can. It's our way of returning the love so many people have given to Baek-ho via social media channels. We're in this together," Kang said.







You know we love corgis here at Omona! The family also includes a kitty, Horang, who has their own videos on the channel too. They also released a detailed video about all their animal charity donations over the past 6 years. Their human had a goal of donating 100 million won, and met that goal last year.



source: The Korea Times & 이웃집의 백호

Comments

[shukriyya.livejournal.com]

Wow, it's amazing that she donates all of the income! Let me go subscribe to her channel.

[ursulavosyem.livejournal.com]

This is so precious, and I love this generosity. Thanks for spreading the sunshine, OP!

I've had furry friends on my mind recently because our local animal shelter suffered a fire overnight a short while ago, but the outpouring of support and love from the community has been overwhelming for them, apparently.

It's always wonderful to hear stories of kindness for animals anywhere on the internet!

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

I FUCKING LOVE CORGIS! My love for these little fur balls is unreal, and my goal in life is have more corgis than the queen (we know that ain't happening)

I'm so happy she's donating all of the income. That's so sweet and caring. Love it so much

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

I've definitely seen Horang videos recommended to me before! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

Good for them for donating their income to charity! More youtubers and influencers should do this tbh

[broadcities.livejournal.com]

wow great that the revenue is being donated!!! i love corgis! thanks for sharing op

[em-cavey.livejournal.com]

Ahhhhh I love Baekho and Horangi! I had no idea their human donated all their proceeds, that's so generous of her <3

This isn't Baekho but one of my favorite videos is Rangi's IQ test lol (the quicker the cat pushes back against the wall the smarter they supposedly are)

[broadcities.livejournal.com]

lmaoo this is so cute!! horangi's flat paws at the end lol