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Oakville Adoption Event

October 20, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

Come and meet our beautiful Korean rescue dogs! There will be 5 dogs available for adoption at the event. If interested, please take a look at their profiles and submit your application. We are looking forward to meeting you there.

Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Rescue, Korea, Oakville adoption

Ollie’s First Thanksgiving

October 17, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

My partner and I love going up to his mother’s place in the country. It is a great escape from the city, quiet and peaceful, surrounded by conservation area and beautiful farmland. When we first adopted Ollie (formerly Odong), we were curious if this former ‘country’ boy would love this rural as much as we …Read More about Ollie’s First Thanksgiving

Filed Under: Adoption Stories, Featured Tagged With: Dog Meat Farm, Dog Rescue, Korea, Toronto

The Puppies of the Dangjin Meat Farm

September 29, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director 1 Comment

Two of the Dangjin Meat Farm rescues have given birth. We are thrilled to welcome the new puppies, but now we need your help more than ever!

Filed Under: Featured, Projects Tagged With: Adoption, Dangjin, Dangjin Dog Meat Farm, Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue, Korea

The smiling teddy bear

September 22, 2018 by Tatiana Thompson, Content Editor 1 Comment

The following is part of a series of interviews with adopters about their rescue pups. This particular interview is with Justine about her dog Isu whom she rescued a little over 5 months ago. Isu is a giant loving teddy bear who smiles at everyone he sees. He is doing well and is learning how …Read More about The smiling teddy bear

Filed Under: Adoption Stories, Featured Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Rescue, Interview, Korea

The Perfect Pup Morning Alarm

September 22, 2018 by Tatiana Thompson, Content Editor Leave a Comment

The following is part of a series of interviews with adopters about their rescue pups. This particular interview is with Kelsey about her dog Daisy whom she rescued a little over 5 months ago. Kelsey is doing well and likes to redecorate the house with her “chewing artwork”.

Filed Under: Adoption Stories Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Rescue, Interview, Korea

An Open Letter about Marty the Quiet Miracle

September 22, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

The following is a letter from one of our adopters Romeo Tuazon. He rescued Marty a little over two months ago. Marty has been adjusting well, and he is even helping Romeo with some health issues!

Filed Under: Adoption Stories Tagged With: Adoption, Korea

Sarah to the Rescue

September 15, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

We have always loved animals, but our busy work schedules made it impractical to add a dog to our lives. For years I was feeding the birds and squirrels in our back yard as well as buying toys and treats for our friends’ adorable dachshund instead.

Filed Under: Adoption Stories, Featured Tagged With: Adoption story, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue, Korea

Mika the Magic

September 14, 2018 by Tatiana Thompson, Content Editor 2 Comments

The following is part of a series of interviews with adopters about their rescue pups. This particular interview is with Genevieve about her dog Mika whom she rescued 6 months ago. They had some hard times in the beginning, but with lots of love and patience Mika is starting to come out of her shell.

Filed Under: Adoption Stories Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Rescue, Interview, Korea

The Hard Work Starts Now!

September 7, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director 2 Comments

On Sept 1st Free Korean Dogs rescued 69 dogs from the Dangjin Meat Farm. After the dogs were removed and sent to various shelters, the Korean activists and volunteers stood by and watched as the Dangjin Meat Farm was bulldozed. Although the demolition was cathartic, and an apt representation of the collapsing of the dog …Read More about The Hard Work Starts Now!

Filed Under: Featured, Projects Tagged With: Dangjin, Dangjin Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue, Korea

Help Us Demolish a Korean Dog Meat Farm

August 28, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director 3 Comments

Two years ago, the founder of Free Korean Dogs, EK Park, was visiting her home town of Dangjin, South Korea when her GPS took her on a strange route. While lost, she drove along an unfamiliar, rural road and came across a solitary farm. Her heart sank. EK has rescued over 600 dogs from Korea, …Read More about Help Us Demolish a Korean Dog Meat Farm

Filed Under: Featured, Fundraising, Projects Tagged With: Collaboration, Dangjin, Dangjin Dog Farm, Dog Meat, Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue, Korea

The Three Hottest Days and Dog Meat Soup in Korea

August 17, 2018 by EK Park, Executive Director 3 Comments

Chokbok (July 17th), Joongbok(July 27th) and Malbok(August 16th) These Korean words represent the three hottest summer days in the year.  During these three days, it is common to consume dog meat soup to cope with the heat.  There is no medical or scientific evidence to prove dog meat soup increases male’s stamina. Nevertheless, this Korean …Read More about The Three Hottest Days and Dog Meat Soup in Korea

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Dog Meat, Dog Meat Farm, Dog meat trade, Dog Rescue, Korea

Finding love with a Korean rescue dog – Part 2

August 11, 2018 by Tatiana Thompson, Content Editor 3 Comments

What a whirlwind of emotions it has been in the past 7 months. After the initial 3 weeks passed, we started getting down to business training Tokki to be more well behaved and start associating outdoors with happy things.

Filed Under: Adoption Stories, Featured Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Rescue, Korea, Toronto

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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. State of Washington charitable organization registration #2004912.   Learn more

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