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Post by Admin on Sept 18, 2015 20:15:21 GMT
 57 dogs and puppies from South Korea who were being bred and raised on a dog meat farm were saved and the Humane Society of the United States made this sad and beautiful video to help draw attention to the problem. They came from deplorable living conditions.  Thanks to the efforts of both Humane Society International and Change for Animals Foundation, all of the 57 dogs and puppies were placed in emergency shelters in San Fransisco and receiving medical attention. They have also been getting some much needed socialization. They have spent their entire lives in small rusty cages.  South Korea is the only country that actually farms dogs and puppies for the dog meat industry. The farmer that had them in his care released all 57 dogs and signed an agreement to pursue agriculture with his land, instead of breeding dogs for their source of protein.  Canines are highly intuitive, they seem to know they are in good hands now. These are just a few dogs of the dogs that have been rescued from the butchers block. Hopefully in the not too distant future more puppy farmers will also find other ways to support their families.  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 20, 2015 13:20:16 GMT
More than 100 “terrified” dogs and puppies trapped in filthy wire cages, waiting to be killed for human consumption, have been rescued from a farm in South Korea. Humane Society International (HSI) worked with the farm's owner to close down the facility in Chungcheongnamdo and help him switch to a humane, non-animal trade instead.  In the third dog meat farm closure of its kind by HSI, all 103 dogs are being flown to the United States where they will be adopted. Footage captured by the animal welfare group shows the terrible conditions the animals were forced to live in.  Breeds on the farm ranged from large mastiffs - most often considered as “meat dogs” in South Korea - to Jindo mixes, Spaniel mixes, and Chihuahuas. One cage contained a mother and her young pup, who looked just a few days old. Others housed groups of puppies, who cowered in the corner, visibly frightened at what was happening. Kelly O’Meara, HSI’s director of companion animals, said: “The first time we saw the dogs, it was really shocking. “They were clearly terrified but once they realized we weren’t there to hurt them, their tails started wagging, eager for the slightest show of affection. “They have so much love to give, it’s appalling to think they were destined to be butchered for their meat. These dogs are going to make wonderful canine companions. |
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