An Inside Look: Shutting Down the Dangjin Dog Meat Farm On September 1, 2018, Free Korean Dogs officially took possession of a dog meat farm operation in Dangjin, Korea and rescued 69 dogs from slaughter. The journey has simultaneously been an uphill battle and a rollercoaster ride, although we continue to soldier forward without looking …Read More about Help Rescue Dogs from the Dangjin Dog Meat Farm
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5 Questions to Consider Before Adopting Korean Rescue Dogs
Are you thinking about adopting a dog rescued from the Korean dog meat trade?
Hwani the pup with the huge heart
The following is part of a series of interviews with adopters about their rescue pups. This particular interview is with Hyang-Sook and her husband about their dog Hwani whom they rescued almost 16 months ago. Hwani had a rough start to life but with love and patience he is flourishing!
Importance of annual wellness exams
Its that time of year again! The snow is melting, the temperatures are rising, and the grass is finally getting green again. It is a very exciting time for your dog as there are more interesting things to see and more mischief to get into! While the rising temperatures are a treat, they also bring …Read More about Importance of annual wellness exams
Matilda the magnificent pup
Matilda is a 4-year-old Labrador and Jindo mix who has had a pretty rough start to her life.
Why This Expert Never Lets His Dog Off Leash
Ken Price, founder of The Dream Team, an organization that helps to retrieve lost pets, has advice for rescue dog owners who want to keep their dogs safe. He practices what he preaches: His own dog, highly trained and used to track and find lost animals, is always on leash!
Why rescue dog safety protocols are so strict – Part 2
Information from an organization who helps find lost pets can help keep your new rescue dog from becoming a statistic.
Why rescue dog safety protocols are so strict – Part 1
At a recent seminar given by Ken Price, founder of The Dream Team, an organization that helps to retrieve lost pets, rescue dog owners learned about the dangers of loosening safety protocols before their dogs are ready.
A Letter from a Foster Mom
Dear Gamza, (or “my big potato” as I affectionately called you, since your name means ‘Potato’ in Korean)
A thank you note about Rick
In March of 2017 I lost my best friend Dudley to lymphoma. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I also lost both my parents at age 60 and the only companion I had left was Dud who I had for almost 15 years. For a while, I struggled with the idea …Read More about A thank you note about Rick
Life with Soyou
This past summer, my girlfriend, Jae and I came across FreeKoreanDogs through recommendation from a friend. After mere minutes of browsing, it became apparent that our dogless days were numbered. We were so enamoured by all of the sweet faces of FKD.
Finding love with a Korean rescue dog – Part 3
It has now been a little over a year since we got Tokki. Like most rescues (and people for that matter) he has good days and bad days.