Kito is one of our rescue dogs who was adopted by the wonderful Laura Nashman! As Kito is so grateful to have found his forever home in Canada, he thought he should organize a concert fundraiser to help all the doggies left in Korea. The program for the evening is below: – Concert with Flutist …Read More about Kito’s Christmas Concert and Fundraiser for Free Korean Dogs
Dog Rescue
How Barkley Met His Brother: Introducing a rescue to a resident dog
This story is not about blood-related brothers. However, they became brothers by household and bond. The Commitment My husband and I have had Barkley since he was a puppy. Barkley is well socialized, house-trained, and pretty calm and obedient. He loves being around other dogs of any size. Although Barkley is a bit over 9 …Read More about How Barkley Met His Brother: Introducing a rescue to a resident dog
PetSmart Adoption Event
Come and meet our adorable rescue dogs available for adoption at PetSmart in Etobicoke! November 9th (Sat) to 10th (Sun) from 11am to 3pm, 2019 PetSmart Etobicoke- 158 N Queen St, Etobicoke
Love paves the way
I have worked in the pet/dog business for quite a few years now. I have seen all sorts of dogs in all sorts of situations that I truly thought I knew EXACTLY what I was getting into. Boy. Was. I. Wrong.
PetSmart Adoption Event
Come and meet our adorable rescue dogs available for adoption at PetSmart in Etobicoke! October 26 th (Sat) from 11am to 3pm, 2019
Aerinwon’s closure and the homeless dogs’ future
On September 25th, 2019, Korea’s largest private shelter was shutdown by law enforcement officials despite opposition from the shelter’s owner Gyeonghee Gong. The grounds for shutting down the facility was based on the claim the land did not legally belong to Gong and was therefore being used illegally. While the intention was to reclaim possession …Read More about Aerinwon’s closure and the homeless dogs’ future
Safety and Loss Prevention
Did you know that 70% of FKD dogs who have gone missing or run away have done so under the care of someone other than their family? The remaining 30% were a result of not having the proper safety measures in place. Dogs can back out of collars, contort out of harnesses, and take off …Read More about Safety and Loss Prevention
Moon: the unexpected “therapy dog”
For years I have suffered on and off with anxiety. A year ago, the anxiety I was experiencing was the worst I’ve ever dealt with, and for a while it took over my life. There was a lot happening in my personal life and I couldn’t handle the changes, good or bad. As a result, …Read More about Moon: the unexpected “therapy dog”
PetSmart Adoption Event
Come and meet our adorable rescue dogs available for adoption at PetSmart in Etobicoke! September 14 (Sat) & 15 (Sun) from 11am to 3pm Dog Available for adoption! The adoption process Please submit your application before the adoption event (you can still apply, although you haven’t selected your dog yet). Selected applicants will get contacted for a …Read More about PetSmart Adoption Event
FKD Freedom Walk and Picnic
We are thrilled to be hosting our first ever Free Korean Dogs 5K Freedom Walk. Please join us as we walk together to free all dogs from lives of pain and suffering. Our route is designed for people of all abilities, whether you choose to walk 1K or the entire 5K route.
Join the FKD Therapy Dog Program
Hey, Free Korean Dogs family! We all know how wonderful our dogs are and how much they bring to our lives, but have you ever considered sharing your dog’s beautiful personality with others who could really benefit from the experience? Free Korean Dogs (FKD) is exploring the therapy dog program with St. John’s Ambulance. This …Read More about Join the FKD Therapy Dog Program
Gupo Dog Meat Market Finally Shut Down
Owing to the incredibly hard work of Korean animal rights activists, the Gupo Dog meat market has finally been permanently shut down. On July 1st, 2019, eighty-five (85) dogs remaining on the premises of one of the largest dog meat markets in Korea have been rescued due to the efforts of several Korean animal welfare …Read More about Gupo Dog Meat Market Finally Shut Down