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Aloka, the Buddhist Monks' Dog, Undergoes Surgery in the Lowcountry During the Walk of Peace
Aloka, an Indian Pariah dog, is recovering with restricted walks after leg surgery during the monks’ peace walk, now on day 79, South Carolina officials said.
- On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Aloka the Peace Dog underwent leg surgery in Ridgeway, South Carolina, while the group of about 20 Buddhist monks was on day 79 of the walk heading toward Great Falls.
- After the monks reported the injury, X-rays showed a right cranial cruciate ligament injury, and the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center said surgery was needed to relieve pain and help Aloka.
- The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center performed Aloka's surgery at no cost and said his veterinary team limits walking to 10 minutes up to six times daily during the first week.
- Monks said Aloka the Peace Dog is recovering well and should be back in about two or three days while the pilgrimage continues through South Carolina amid large local turnout and official proclamations.
- The 120-day Walk for Peace began Oct. 26 in Fort Worth, Texas, and aims to reach Washington, D.C., around Feb. 10; Aloka the Peace Dog has become a viral symbol with a Facebook page of more than 500,000 followers.
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Aloka, the Buddhist Monks' dog, undergoes surgery in the Lowcountry during the Walk of Peace
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) - For months, Aloka the dog has walked mile after mile with the Buddhist Monks, spreading a message of peace. During their journey through South Carolina, Aloka unexpectedly took a detour in the Lowcountry to undergo surgery on a leg injury. Buddhist Monks have been walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to [...]
·Charleston, United States
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Buddhist monks’ rescue dog is taking a break from Walk for Peace after SC stop to undergo surgery
Aloka, “the peace dog,” was injured as he trekked with a group of Buddhist monks over 1,500 miles on their way to the US capital. The surgery follows a stop in Columbia.
·Charleston, United States
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