Gerardo Ortiz’s mother taught him to always help those most in need. So when a hungry, stray dog appeared at his restaurant, Ajilalo, one night hoping for a scrap of food, Ortiz did what many other people would not do. Instead of chasing her away, the young Peruvian gave the overjoyed dog a meal. Unsurprisingly, the unloved animal appeared the following evening, and many more afterward. Word must have gone round about the tasty, free meals. Since that first night six years ago, other dogs have shown up at that place of kindness in the city of Lima, and Ortiz never fails to feed them and provide them with water. “I love to help animals and people—it fills my soul,” he said. “We won’t take anything with us when we leave this world, so let’s share what little or however much we have—and let’s respect the animals, end animal abuse.” (Courtesy of …