EK Park, our founder and executive director, currently has her boots on the ground in Korea where she will be working on the frontlines and preparing for our next big project.
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Special Events Coordinator – Summer 2022 Internship
2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE (TORONTO AND VANCOUVER) SUMMARY Free Korean Dogs is a registered non-profit charity organization in Canada and the US focused on the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of dogs from the South Korean dog meat trade. We are currently seeking a summer intern who will assist in the planning, development, and execution of our …Read More about Special Events Coordinator – Summer 2022 Internship
Memoirs of a Lost Dog [Search] Part III: Jingu’s Story
**The following article includes mentions of specific brands of dog accessories/services. Free Korean Dogs was not commissioned to include these mentions and does not receive compensation from these companies. Opinions are entirely our own. The truth of the matter is, the majority of people who come across news of a lost dog think, “that won’t …Read More about Memoirs of a Lost Dog [Search] Part III: Jingu’s Story
Memoirs of a Lost Dog [Search] Part II: Chester’s Story
**The following article includes links to specific brands of dog accessories/services. Free Korean Dogs was not commissioned to include these mentions and does not receive compensation from these companies. Opinions are entirely our own.
Korea’s New Leader: Shaping the Future of the Dog Meat Trade
Last fall, the world leaned in intently with open ears after South Korean president Moon Jae In reportedly asked vice president Kim Boo Kyum, “Hasn’t the time come to end dog meat consumption?”. Following Moon’s comment, the government set up a task force with the responsibility of conducting an in-depth examination as to whether or …Read More about Korea’s New Leader: Shaping the Future of the Dog Meat Trade
Keep Your Dog’s Dental Health “Teeth-rific” at Home
As doggie parents, we can all agree we want our dogs to have healthy teeth and mouths. A good dental care routine for our dogs has many benefits – it is not just about clean white teeth and preventing bad dog breath. Bacteria in the plaque can go into the bloodstream of a dog and …Read More about Keep Your Dog’s Dental Health “Teeth-rific” at Home
Our Little Joy Jeje
It has been a month since David and I arrived at the airport to pick up our little joy, Jeje. Despite being quite experienced with dogs myself, I was a bit nervous with how everything would go since Jeje spent so many hours in the plane. She didn’t know me and we didn’t know her …Read More about Our Little Joy Jeje
Winter Shelter Preparations
Another year, another winter. While we switch our furnaces from cool to warm, put away our tee shirts and shorts and bring out the winter coats and boots, winter preparations look much different for our shelters in Korea. Unfortunately, they don’t have the luxury of a furnace, or even solid walls for that matter. Winters …Read More about Winter Shelter Preparations
No Dog Left Behind
Being a rescue organization isn’t just about finding forever homes for homeless dogs. It’s about being an advocate for all dogs and pet companions. We know how important pets are to us, and what a significant role they have in our lives. We at Free Korea Dogs often use the motto “compassion knows no borders”, …Read More about No Dog Left Behind
Pickle’s Holiday Wish
Pickle found herself in quite a pickle when she was only 6 months old, although none of the ordeals was her fault. It’s a shame dogs don’t get to choose their owners, because Pickle had the unfortunate luck of having a sinister and abusive owner. One day, she was witnessed being beaten and tossed out …Read More about Pickle’s Holiday Wish
South Korean President Considers Ban on Dog Meat Consumption
It is no secret South Korea is an epicenter of the Asian dog meat trade. It also distinguishes itself as the only country in the world that commercially farms dogs for food, backed by the National Dog Farmer Association, a registered local group which exists to support its farmers and lobby to keep dog meat …Read More about South Korean President Considers Ban on Dog Meat Consumption
The Beginning of a New Start … For Good!
We say it all the time – rescue is simultaneously fulfilling and inspiring as it is disheartening and traumatic. Earlier this year, we shared a rescue story of a few dogs who were being raised on a construction site to be sold for meat as a secondary income, and the efforts made to save them.