South Korean Dog Meat Farm Rescue: The Full Story

The South Korean dog meat farm rescue is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring story. In South Korea, it's estimated that over 1 million dogs are raised for meat each year, with many being sourced from inhumane farms.

These farms are often cramped and unsanitary, with dogs being kept in small cages and fed a diet of low-quality food. The conditions are so dire that many dogs don't even make it to the slaughterhouse, with estimates suggesting that up to 80% of dogs raised for meat die before reaching the market.

The rescue efforts are led by organizations like Humane Society International and the Korean Animal Welfare Association, which have been working tirelessly to expose the truth about these farms and bring about change.

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The Dog Meat Industry is a harsh reality in South Korea, where dogs are intensively farmed for human consumption. Many dogs suffer from disease and malnutrition due to minimal food and water.

Dogs are often kept in small cages outdoors, exposed to extreme temperatures without any protection. This can be particularly cruel during the scorching summers or freezing winters.

The methods used to kill dogs are exceptionally cruel, with electrocution being the most common practice. This is a disturbing fact that highlights the need for rescue efforts.

Older men are the primary consumers of dog meat, who believe it offers health benefits. However, this is a mistaken belief with no scientific basis.

Dog meat is traditionally eaten as a soup called boshintang, which some believe invigorates the blood and combats lethargy.

Our campaign is showing the public that all dogs suffer in the same ways and deserve love. By showcasing adoptions of former "meat dogs" into loving families, we're slowly changing this perspective.

In South Korea, dog shelters are overcrowded due to insufficient acceptance of dog adoption. This is where our campaign comes in, encouraging people to adopt pets instead of buying from breeders or pet stores.

We're working with local organizations and activists to create culturally sensitive solutions that will make a real difference. By doing so, we're bringing us closer to a world where all dogs can live happy and free.

We rescue hundreds of dogs each year from South Korea's streets, dog meat farms, puppy mills, high kill-shelters, and slaughterhouses.

Our team in Bundang works closely with partner organizations to make this possible.

Our facility in Bundang can rehabilitate up to 150 dogs at once, where staff practice safe quarantine and conduct comprehensive health screenings.

Thanks to supporters of our Critical Care Fund, we give all our rescues the total care they need to grow healthy and to heal from their trauma.

We transport all our dogs to KK9R adoption teams in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, where the adoption rate is less than 15%.

We spare no expense to ensure that all KK9R dogs can live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives with their forever family.

Our dogs are crate-trained, wear back-ups on their collars, and eat a healthy fresh diet.

To make sure we are meeting each dog’s unique needs and setting adopters up for success, we conduct a thorough adoption screening process.

We ensure that your home life is a good fit for a rescue, that you have the proper supplies, and will enroll in all necessary training.

Korean Jindos are the dog breed most associated with the Korean meat trade, but they're not the only breed being rescued.

Dogs from the Korean meat trade come in a variety of ages and sizes, making each adoption a unique experience.

A lot of people want to know about specific breeds, but because these dogs are rescues and their histories are largely unknown, breeds are a best guess without doing a DNA test.

Sunshine is one of the many dogs rescued from the dog meat trade, and her story is a testament to the importance of rescue efforts.

Sunshine's mom is dedicated to helping other dogs like him, and her efforts are making a real difference.

Eva and her one surviving puppy, Sky, are just two examples of the many dogs who have been given a second chance at life thanks to rescue efforts.

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Korean Jindos are often associated with the Korean meat trade, but they aren't the only breed being rescued.

These dogs come in a variety of ages and sizes, making them available for adoption to a range of families.

Many people want to adopt a specific breed, but because these dogs are rescues, their breeds are often a best guess without doing a DNA test.

Jindo Love Rescue has dogs available for adoption, and their breed can be a mystery until a DNA test is done.

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We've got some incredible updates from the South Korean dog meat farm rescue. Justin, a little pup born into frigid cold and terrible conditions, has been rescued and is on his way to a new life.

A video live from the shelter shows Justin and many other dogs who have been rescued, giving us a glimpse into their journey. Romeo, another rescued dog, had to endure painful feet for far too long before rescue.

Our Animal Rescue Team has been working tirelessly on the ground in South Korea, and thanks to your generosity, they've been able to remove dogs from the farm and load them up to head to the airport in Incheon. There were tears of happiness from the team as they saw these beautiful dogs finally leave the miserable farm behind.

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You can watch a Facebook live from the scene and see Samsun, who will never again be forced to breed, and a video of Max, a tiny, fragile puppy. Mia, another rescued dog, has been stuck in a barren cage at the end of a long corridor, but soon she'll get to walk through that door and into a new, happier life.

Our rescue teams from around the world are on their way to South Korea to join the HSI/Korea team on the ground in Asan-si, Chungcheong province, to close the 18th dog meat farm. Flights for the dogs to the United States have been confirmed, and dog crates are being delivered to the farm so they're ready to be assembled.

The dogs have been vaccinated and given health checks by a veterinarian, and nutritious food has been delivered to the farm to ensure no dog goes hungry. Straw has been laid down in their cages to help keep the dogs and puppies warm, especially at night when temperatures often fall below freezing.