South Koreans Demonstrate To End Eating Of Dogs; Rescue Animals From Island Under Attack

Our partners in South Korea (CARE) have had their hands full with political unrest and continued animal abuse, but that has not slowed them down. On December 6, CARE took to the streets to educate fellow South Koreans on the misery and cruelty of the dog meat industry. With large signs depicting dogs in filth and squalor, activists educated passersby and encouraged them to stop eating dog meat.


Just weeks before, North Korea bombed the South Korean island Yeonpyeong. Dozens were injured and 60 houses caught fire. People fled in terror and some have yet to return, leaving companion animals behind to fend for themselves. The brave staff and volunteers of CARE have gone to Yeonpyeong Island twice to search for and rescue dogs and cats whose guardians fled the conflict zone and abandoned them. CARE left food for some animals they were unable to catch and have taken several dogs and cats to their shelter to be cared for. They will attempt to reunite them with their families or find them new, loving guardians. We commend the bravery of the CARE staff and volunteers for this important work.

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