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Can you Help my Best Friend after she Saved my Life?
A driver about to get onto the Gyeongbu Expressway to Busan saw a white dog near the entrance of the highway. Limping, the dog was criss-crossing in front of the cars as if signalling that it needed help. If the driver had not seen Becky or had simply driven on uncaring, we would never have known what happened to Becky and Kory.
Tongki Wants a Better Life
A polar bear jumped into the Han River at Yeouinaru, Seoul, on July 28th, 2017. It was a performance to highlight the suffering of Tongki, a polar bear who was born in captivity and has lived in a small enclosure in the zoo at Everland for over 20 years.
Rescue Dog Tori Becomes South Korea’s First Dog
On July 26th, 2017, Tori—a four-year-old black mixed breed mutt—was adopted by South Korea’s President Jae In Moon, becoming the nation’s First Dog.
Seoul Grand Park Dolphins Finally Return to the Ocean
The two Bottlenose dolphins, Geumdeung and Depo, held in captivity in Seoul Grand Park for 20 years, were finally released back into the ocean off the coast of Jeju Island on July 18th.
Moran Market Dog Meat Vendors Ignore Agreement to Remove Slaughter Facilities
In December 2016, the Moran Market Vendors’ Association agreed to voluntarily stop displaying and slaughtering live dogs, and remove the butchering facilities. As the result of our ongoing investigation during May and June of 2017, it was revealed that the agreement has not been upheld.
Punishment for Dog Slaughter Leads to Banning of Dog Meat
On 12th July 2017, CARE filed a bill of indictment at the Seoul Supreme Prosecutor’s Office, accusing 15 people who slaughtered and sold dog meat for infractions under Article 8 Section 1 Clauses 1, 2 and 4 of the Animal Protection Act.
The Dog Fight over Dog Meat
The dog meat association is currently winning the war on dog meat as demand surges around Boknal (the hottest days of summer). But, rumor has it that dog meat is in decline; a rumor now supported by statistics.
Stop It 2017 a Roaring Success
The Stop It 2017 festival held on July 9th at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall was a roaring success, despite the occasional downpour.
A Third Legal Status for Animals
In early May 2005, Hae-tal became a member of Hansun Seo’s family. However, in the late evening of February 21st 2015, Hae-tal was savagely beaten by a neighbor for no discernible reason. He died shortly after.
Living Side-by-side with Feral Dogs
There were some feral dogs in a village in Nokbun-dong, near Bukhan Mountain in Seoul, living peacefully without hurting anyone; animals or people. They were co-existing with the villagers, with some providing food and water. Some residents even regarded them as protecting the village from wild boar.
Seoul Grand Park Dolphins to Return to the Ocean
After the decision was made last month, the two Bottlenose dolphins—Geumdeung and Depo—held in captivity in Seoul Grand Park will finally be released into the ocean off the coast of Jeju Island on May 22nd.