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Dog Meat Farm Closing, 25 Dogs Going to Slaughter

April 6, 2016 by EK Park, Executive Director 20 Comments

About a month ago I got an email from a couple in Korea. They asked if I could help them to rescue the dogs held in a dog meat farm near where they live. Every day they pass the dog farm and hear horrifying cries from the dogs. They have asked animal organizations and activists in Korea for help but no one has replied.

Many people say that there are so many dog meat farms in Korea. You cannot save every dog you see, so don’t bother. Well, yes we cannot save all dogs suffering in Korea but for those particular dogs crying out in horror right in front of you, how can you not step up? Isn’t it worth a try?

After exchanging several emails, I decided to meet the couple and discuss the possibility of rescuing the dogs. Finally I met them yesterday in Korea. They were very compassionate, humble, and courageous people. Their efforts to save the dogs deeply touched my heart.

At the moment, there are 25 dogs and about 8 goats at the farm. As you can see in the video, many of the dogs are very young. The good news is that the land owner has ordered that the farm be closed down by August. The challenge for us now is to rescue these dogs before the farmer sells them to the meat market. We are making a plan to rescue these dogs but need your support.

The farm is located right beside trails and people walking on the trails everyday hear horrifying cries of the dogs. However, it was so surreal for me to notice that no one stops or asks what is going on with the dogs in the dog meat farm, even those walking with their pet dogs. How ironic.

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Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade, Projects Tagged With: Documentary, Dog Meat, Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue, Jeonju, Jeonju Dog Meat Farm, Korea

About EK Park, Executive Director

EK Park is the founder of Free Korean Dogs. She is a photographer, videographer and animal advocate. Born on a small farm in South Korea, EK now lives in Bracebridge ON with her partner, Greg, three dogs and a grumpy cat.

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  1. alison says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:41 am

    Hi. If you need physical help I can come over and help.

    I’m in New Zealand so it’s easy for me to fly over.

    thanks

    Alison

    Reply
    • EK Park says

      April 7, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Alison,
      That’s amazing. We are trying to rescue these dogs and need help for sure.
      It will be awesome to meet a dog lover from NZ. Please sign up for our news and updates (scroll down this web page) so you can follow our journey in Korea.
      Thank you so much, Alison.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Simms says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:02 am

    Hello: I can donate $100..00 when I get paid. Please get these Dogs out of that farm before they are sold to meat market. It appears many farms are closing due to city development.

    Thank you for all you do from the bottom of my heart

    Sincerely,

    Lisa Simms my email address is lisaoscar2012yahoo.com

    Reply
    • EK Park says

      April 7, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Hi Lisa,

      Thanks so much for your support. I know your heart is there for these poor dogs. I found that Korea is particularly a difficult country for animals to live. I dream the land of peace and love where animals can live freely without human interruptions. Thank you, Lisa.

      Reply
  3. Mark says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:30 am

    They’re supposed to be mans best friend not as a source of food. This is so wrong this needs to stop now and these dogs need looking after. Please stop this barbaric practice.

    Reply
    • EK Park says

      April 7, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Mark,
      Thanks for sharing your insight with us. Yes we agree 100%. People can be perfectly healthy and happy without meat consumption.

      Reply
  4. Claudia M says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Hi Ek,

    I’m unclear about exactly what help is needed?

    1. Will you be buying these dogs from the farm owner or will he hand them over for free? If you are buying them, how much will he sell each dog for?

    2. How are you planning to rehome these dogs? Where will they go once rescued? Are you looking for fosters in Korea to take them?

    Thank you for your clarification.

    Reply
    • EK Park says

      April 8, 2016 at 12:45 am

      Hi Claudia,
      Thank you so much for your interest in saving these poor dogs. We are working on making a plan now. Once we have a solid plan, we will share it with everyone. Please stay with us. Thank you, Claudia.

      Reply
  5. ritva juutilainen says

    April 8, 2016 at 2:43 am

    following 24/7 eagerly and with huge respect. informing our finnish kennel club 24/7, and animalsasia, the dog world as i have labrador retrievers etc etc money to spend i don´t have as we are retired and i´m caring for my husband who is ill since 2004.
    what surprizes me most is asia´s indifference of their national treasure national dog breed/s???? everyone please inform your country´s kennel club about all this as uk´s famous crufts dog show annually is sponsored by samsung i think and ages ago they inroduced the korean jindo dog to all there with t shirts with jindo picture a lovely breed beautiful dog…today slaughtered without a thought: etc etc

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    • Wendy LW says

      April 8, 2016 at 8:37 am

      All big corporate powers must fund humane diets and job retraining. It is sickening that people are made to be deprived because there is no other means to make a living. It is corporate responsibility to take care of animals. Animals are sacrificed for what? For vanity? For greed? For power over who can torture and kill and get away with it because judges do not care? It is totally crazy the way things are. There must be a change for the better. The evil that is going on now must stop asap. And, there are strong courgeous Korean people and people around the world to help bring about that positive change for which I am grateful to them.

      Reply
  6. Greta says

    April 10, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Sorry can we have news about those dogs ? Any update ?

    Reply
  7. anna Hughes says

    April 21, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Please please please god help save these sweet innocent dogs and cats from being butchered hanged blown tourch boil cooked hanged blown tourch while still being alive please banned this horrible business once and for all, please sign this petition.

    Reply
  8. Barb Bancroft says

    April 21, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Why do Korean people hate dogs and cats so much don’t they have anything else to eat free the poor dogs please

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    April 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    You ask for help in the article, and I think what you’re doing is awesome, but could you be more specific as to what kind of help you are asking for? I’m half-way across the world and can’t afford to go there, but please let me know what other kind of help you are looking for.

    Reply
    • Greg Mount says

      April 24, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks for asking, Jessica. There are many ways to get involved. The easiest way to help is to spread the word about Korean dogs with friends and family by sharing our posts and raising awareness. You can also consider adopting or fostering a Korean rescue dog. If you are able, we also welcome donations to support our public awareness and international adoption programs.

      Reply
      • JOSEPHINE FRAZIER says

        April 26, 2017 at 5:29 pm

        Hello! How can we free these dogs? I donated, but who can I reach over there to help free these dogs?

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        • EK Park says

          April 26, 2017 at 5:43 pm

          Hi Josephine,

          They were all rescued last year.

          Reply
  10. betty vanhayden says

    April 24, 2016 at 12:34 am

    i have rescued 3 jindos i love them dearly i also rescue and foster and love watching these dogs grow to love humans as they have come off the meat truck in korea and 2 that have watched there babys been taken away for people to eat in total i have 8 dogs and only 4 i have payed for the rest have been rescued and cant wait to rescue or foster more here in london ontario canada

    Reply
  11. Gretchen Fickeisen says

    August 27, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    I would like to be updated on what needs to be done

    Reply
  12. rita bennett says

    April 5, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    I have just joined save korean dogs can u tell me what happened to the dogs did u save them . Also the lady that tescues dogs in korea and started the shelter is she still active how can i help

    Reply

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