Luo Ling is a wandering singer. Originally from Sichuan and eventually became a street musician at the age of 17, Luo adopted three stray dogs as her chosen family to keep her company during her travels.

In 2018, Luo became gravely ill and was admitted into the ICU. She eventually recovered, but after being on the brink of death, she decided to set up a Taobao store as a way to give herself and her canine companions a more stable life. Her store, which sells dog treats, and her story has since attracted a lot of attention online, with many customers placing orders and leaving encouraging messages to Luo about her music and her dogs.

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