基努.李維成立規模龐大的寵物避難天堂
61歲的基努.李維,近日因一項震撼人心的善舉再次成為輿論焦點。據傳他自掏腰包投入高達一億美元,將加州一片約1000英畝的起伏山丘,改造成一座規模龐大的寵物避難天堂。這片土地不再只是單純的收容空間,而是一個結合救援、醫療、復健與長期照護概念的完整生命園區,目的在於讓被遺棄或受傷的動物不只是「活下來」,而是真正重新擁有尊嚴與自由。
園區內設置超過500個溫暖而獨立的貓狗居住艙,讓動物能在相對安定、低壓的環境中生活。同時配備完善的獸醫診所與復健設施,包括物理治療(MPT)空間與專門為行動不便動物設計的康復池,確保受傷或年老的動物能獲得長期照顧。此外,園區中特別規劃一片約50英畝的自由放養區,讓貓狗能在安全的情況下奔跑、探索,重拾作為生命個體的本能與快樂,而非終身被關在狹小圍欄之中。
這項計畫並非只限於加州。據悉,洛杉磯、紐約以及多倫多也已著手籌備類似概念的收養與照護中心,試圖建立一個跨城市、甚至跨國的動物救援網絡,讓更多流浪與受虐動物能夠被看見、被接住,而不再只是數字或統計中的一部分。
在避難天堂的開幕儀式上,基努.李維並未選擇華麗的排場,而是低調地牽著一隻名叫「巴巴」的三條腿鬥牛犬出現。他在致詞時提到,自己童年曾失去過一隻深愛的狗,那份無力與遺憾多年來始終留在心中。他坦言:「當我還是個孩子的時候,就一直在想,如果我們不主動替牠們創造活下去的機會,那牠們根本沒有機會。」這句話也成為整個計畫最核心的理念。
令人動容的是,在開幕儀式開始後的短短幾個小時內,來自各界的善款便湧入收容所,捐款金額迅速累積至4700萬美元。這不僅反映出公眾對動物議題的高度共鳴,也顯示出這個計畫所代表的價值,早已超越一位明星的個人善行,而成為一場關於生命、責任與同理心的集體回應。
At the age of 61, Keanu Reeves has once again become the focus of public attention because of a deeply moving act of generosity. According to reports, he personally invested as much as US$100 million to transform roughly 1,000 acres of rolling hills in California into a vast sanctuary for animals. This space is far more than a conventional shelter; it is a comprehensive life-centered refuge that integrates rescue, medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term support, with the goal of ensuring that abandoned or injured animals are not merely kept alive, but are given the chance to live with dignity and freedom.
The sanctuary features more than 500 warm, individual living pods for cats and dogs, providing them with a stable, low-stress environment. It is also equipped with fully staffed veterinary clinics and rehabilitation facilities, including physical therapy (MPT) areas and recovery pools specially designed for animals with mobility issues. In addition, the project includes a vast free-roaming zone of about 50 acres, allowing animals to run, explore, and rediscover their natural instincts and joy in a safe setting, rather than spending their lives confined to small enclosures.
This initiative is not limited to California alone. Plans are already underway to establish similar adoption and care centers in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, with the aim of creating a cross-city—and potentially international—animal rescue network. The vision is to ensure that more stray and abused animals are seen, protected, and given a second chance, instead of remaining invisible statistics.
At the opening ceremony, Keanu Reeves avoided grand spectacle and instead appeared quietly with a three-legged bulldog named Baba by his side. In his remarks, he shared that he lost a beloved dog during his childhood, a sense of helplessness and regret that has stayed with him ever since. He explained, “When I was a child, I kept thinking that unless we create opportunities for them to survive, they simply don’t have any chance.” This sentiment became the core philosophy behind the entire project.
Equally moving was the public response. Within just the first few hours of the opening ceremony, donations poured in from all directions, quickly reaching a total of US$47 million. This overwhelming support not only reflects widespread concern for animal welfare, but also shows that the values embodied by this project go far beyond a single celebrity’s personal charity, becoming instead a collective statement about life, responsibility, and compassion.
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