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Public Awareness

A Life is a Life, and One Worth Saving

January 13, 2023 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

Is rescue about saving as many lives as possible, or trying to help those who need it the most? Should it be about quantity or quality? This question is difficult …Read More about A Life is a Life, and One Worth Saving

Filed Under: Blog, Dog Meat Trade, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Dangjin Dog Meat Farm, Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Korean Rescue Dogs

A Record Breaking Freedom Walk!

September 20, 2022 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

We had a blast at our Toronto and Vancouver Freedom Walks, but all good things must come to an end.

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Fundraising, Public Awareness Tagged With: Freedom walk

The Dark Side of Irresponsible Breeding

August 14, 2022 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

When puppies become mothers… it may sound like an oxymoron, but it is a reality.

Filed Under: Blog, Our Work, Public Awareness Tagged With: Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Korean Rescue Dogs, Siheung dog meat farm, Siheung Dog Meat Farm Closure

Korea’s New Leader: Shaping the Future of the Dog Meat Trade

March 24, 2022 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

 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 …Read More about Korea’s New Leader: Shaping the Future of the Dog Meat Trade

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Dog meat trade

South Korean President Considers Ban on Dog Meat Consumption

October 15, 2021 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

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 …Read More about South Korean President Considers Ban on Dog Meat Consumption

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Dog meat trade, Korean Rescue Dogs

Thank You for an Amazing Freedom Walk 2021!

September 29, 2021 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

Our third annual Freedom Walk (and first in-person Vancouver walk) had us smiling from ear to ear, and we’re still all smiles! It was such a joy to see everyone …Read More about Thank You for an Amazing Freedom Walk 2021!

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Freedom walk, Korean Rescue Dogs, Toronto Dog Adoption

Freedom Walk 2021

August 10, 2021 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

We are thrilled to announce our third annual Freedom Walk! 100% of proceeds will help support the food, medical, shelter, and training needs of dog meat farm rescues. Come out …Read More about Freedom Walk 2021

Filed Under: Featured, Fundraising, Public Awareness Tagged With: Freedom walk, Korean Rescue Dogs, Toronto Dog Community, Vancouver Dog Community

Boknal: Did You Know?

July 24, 2021 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

Boknal, Korea’s annual dog meat tradition in which dog meat consumption is encouraged during the “hottest days of summer” to boost stamina, immune systems, and prevent or cure other ailments, …Read More about Boknal: Did You Know?

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Boknal, Dog meat trade, Korean Dogs

So, You Want to Shut Down a Dog Meat Farm?

December 4, 2020 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager

We wish it was as simple as saving all the dogs and finding them forever homes. But in truth, it’s a scramble to put many puzzle pieces together to make …Read More about So, You Want to Shut Down a Dog Meat Farm?

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Dangjin Dog Meat Farm, Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue

Boknal: Korea’s Notorious Dog Meat Tradition

July 15, 2020 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

July 16th, 2020 marks the first day of Boknal, a South Korean tradition commemorating the hot summer months with the consumption of a variety of traditional stews and tonics.

Filed Under: Blog, Dog Meat Trade, Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Boknal, Dog meat trade

Freedom Walk 2020!

July 8, 2020 by Sara Liao, Board of Directors & Adoption Manager Leave a Comment

We had so much fun at our Freedom Walk event last year, we’re doing it again! Due to pandemic restrictions, the event will be held virtually where we will walk …Read More about Freedom Walk 2020!

Filed Under: Featured, Public Awareness Tagged With: Freedom walk

5K Freedom Walk for the Voiceless!

September 11, 2019 by SC

We are ecstatic to report that our inaugural 5K Freedom Walk was an incredible success!

Filed Under: Featured, Public Awareness

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Free Korean Dogs (FKD) is a registered charity in Canada (BN:80580 0166RR0001). Free Korean Dogs US (FKD US) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization #85-2573367 in the USA, with charitable organization registrations in the following States: Washington #2004912, Oregon #58908 & California #0274571. Learn more

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