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Grace-and-Happy

The Happy Ending of Grace and Happy

May 4, 2016 by EK Park, Executive Director 1 Comment

Grace and Happy are mom and daughter rescue Jindo dogs in Korea. These poor dogs had witnessed so many deaths and torture of their family and friends. Before they were rescued, Grace also suffered from severe skin diseases. Thankfully, the suffering is over. They are safe now.

Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Rescue, Korea

Alan at Wizard of Home Shelter

Korean Rescue Dogs Need Loving Homes

April 13, 2016 by EK Park, Executive Director 8 Comments

While I’m in Korea shooting my documentary, Compassion Soup: the End of Dog Meat in Korea, I’m also working very hard to find homes for the Chicken Farm Dogs at Gin Oak Shelter and also the dogs at Wizard of Hope Animal Shelter (WOH). At the moment, there are 10 dogs, mostly Jindo mix, at Gin Oak shelter and 32 dogs (half of them are small breeds) at WOH.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Adoption, Chicken Farm Dogs, Compassion Soup, Documentary, Gin Oak Shelter, Korea, Wizard of Hope Animal Shelter

Dogs on the Streets in Korea

Dogs in Korea

April 10, 2016 by EK Park, Executive Director 4 Comments

When I drive around outside big cities in Korea, I see dogs all over tied to poles with no water, food, or shelter. Korea is a really tough country for dogs. Yesterday I saw these three dogs with no water or food. Two of them had no shelter. It rained a lot two days ago and they would …Read More about Dogs in Korea

Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Compassion Soup, Documentary, Dog Meat, Dog Rescue, Korea

A dog meat farm in Korea

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 …Read More about Dog Meat Farm Closing, 25 Dogs Going to Slaughter

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

Gin Oak shelter in Korea

Meet These Adorable Rescue Dogs in Korea

April 5, 2016 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

Each year over two million dogs are slaughtered by Korea’s unregulated dog meat industry often after enduring unbearable suffering. Especially during Bok-Nal through July and August, two-third of dogs are killed for Boshintang (dog meat soup). It is because many Koreans believe that Boshintang boosts their stamina and energy. That’s why it is often called …Read More about Meet These Adorable Rescue Dogs in Korea

Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Chicken Farm Dogs, Documentary, Dog Meat, Dog Rescue, Gin Oak Shelter, Korea

Bobby, rescue puppy

Join Us to Save More Dogs in Korea

December 19, 2015 by EK Park, Executive Director 2 Comments

Tasha (formerly Chanel) was pregnant when she was about to be killed for her meat in Korea. She was starve to death and we could literally count her rib bones. After being rescued, Tasha gave birth to five healthy puppies. However, it was hard for “meat” dogs like Tasha to be adopted in Korea because of the stigma.

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: Adoption, Dog Meat, Dog Rescue, Korea

Shannon-and-Swayze

Meet the Happiest Chicken Farm Dog

October 28, 2015 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

Who could imagine that Swayze was a dog raised for his meat until six months ago in Korea? But now he is the happiest chicken farm dog in the world. Swayze is an one year old dog living in Seoul who has his own bed, countless toys, and the most beautiful mama. Born in Ilsan outside Seoul, Swayze was one of the twenty dogs raised for their meat by a neglected chicken farm owner.

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: Chicken Farm Dogs, Dog Meat, Gin Oak Shelter, Interview, Korea

Coco

Adopt Coco

September 24, 2015 by EK Park, Executive Director 5 Comments

Coco is a beautiful two year old female dog who weights 12kg. Coco was born two years ago outside Seoul. Her mama and papa were raised for meat by a neglectful and abusive owner. When Coco and her four siblings were puppies they were fed with human food waste that was very salty and spicy. Shortly after she was born her papa and three siblings were killed for meat by the owner.

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: Dog Rescue, Korea

EK and Lola

Lola Webber on the Korean Dog Meat Trade

September 8, 2015 by EK Park, Executive Director 4 Comments

It was an honor to interview Lola Webber, co-founder of  Change for Animals Foundation. Lola is a dedicated animal advocate who has been working hard to stop the dog meat trade in Asia. In this interview Lola shares her experiences and insights about the Korean dog meat trade.

Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Dog Meat, Dog Rescue, Interview, Korea

Jinoak Oh

Interview with Jinoak Oh on Dog Rescue

August 27, 2015 by EK Park, Executive Director Leave a Comment

In this video interview, Jinoak shares her personal story about how she got involved in animal rescue and what made her to decide to rescue the twenty chicken farm dogs. When people see animals rescued they get excited and want to help, but as time goes by people forget about the ones rescued.

Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Chicken Farm Dogs, Dog Meat, Dog Rescue, Gin Oak Shelter, Jinoak, Korea

Tavish and Greg

My Korea: Compassion vs Cruelty

July 9, 2015 by Greg Mount 1 Comment

Free Korean Dogs member Greg Mount shares his personal experience in Korea and his perspective on Korean culture, tradition and the dog meat trade. Greg has traveled to Korea many times and feels a deep connection with Korean people and culture. His opinion of the Korean dog meat industry: “Korea, you’re better than this.”

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Buddhism, Culture, Dog Meat, Korea, Tradition

Dog in Cage

Dog Meat Consumption in Korea

June 22, 2015 by Greg Mount 3 Comments

Each year over two million dogs are slaughtered in Korea. Hundreds of restaurants throughout the country specialize in serving dog meat. The consumption of dogs in Korea dates back centuries, and the issue is more complex than it appears on the surface. For politicians, the dog meat issue is a political third rail. This article provides an overview of the culture and politics of the Korean dog meat industry.

Filed Under: Dog Meat Trade Tagged With: Culture, Dog Meat, Korea, Politics, Tradition

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Free Korean Dogs is a not for profit registered Canadian charity (BN:80580 0166RR0001) founded in Toronto on July 1st in 2015. We rescue dogs from Korea’s dog meat trade and find their forever loving homes in Canada. Learn more

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