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We are the largest and most effective animal rights organization in South Korea.

We rescue abused and abandoned animals, run two adoption centers and three no-kill shelters, campaign for and defend animal rights, report on animal rights and welfare related issues, and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Slaughtering Dogs for Food Violates Animal Protection Act

For the first time in South Korea, CARE has obtained a court decision stating that slaughtering dogs for food is illegal.

Tongki Moving to Yorkshire Wildlife Park in November

Everland has announced that, in collaboration with Polar Bears International, it will be sending Korea’s sole captive polar bear, Tongki, to Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England by November.

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Proposed Amendment to South Korean Animal Protection Act

A proposed amendment to the Animal Protection Act was introduced on June 20th, 2018. Animal rights organizations welcome this amendment and urge congress to pass it quickly into law. CARE has been consulting with Congressman Chang Won Pyo on this legislation, and we hope that this government acts responsibly and ends the decades-long industrial-scale illegal slaughter of dogs in South Korea.

One Day Pastel Pet Drawing Class

Have you ever fancied immortalizing your pet pooch in pastel? Well, now you can! Join Min-young Jo’s One Day Pastel Class for pets in Mapo-gu, Seoul on Sunday, June 24th.

Norangi, Splashed with Sulfuric Acid

Norangi had been taken in by a 70-year-old lady who regularly brought meals to the stray cats in her neighborhood. Then one day, Norangi, who was much loved, came home writhing with a horrendous wound.

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Last Dog Slaughter Facilities Removed from Moran Market

Today we received news that Seongnam City Council would forcibly remove the display and slaughter facilities of last remaining dog meat vendor who is slaughtering dogs on-premises at Moran Market.

Help Us in our Mission by…Shopping!

As well as donating, volunteering at events, translating, and spreading our message on social media, there is another way you can help us in our mission to improve animal rights and welfare in South Korea.

Creating a Safe and Cozy Home for your New Cat

Having adopted a cat, particularly one that may have been abused, you obviously want it to feel safe and happy in your home. By understanding a cat’s nature and instincts, and your adopted cat’s pre-adoption history, you can create a feline paradise.

CARE Ambassador Hyo-jin Kim at Namyangju Dog Farm

CARE Ambassador and actor, Hyo-jin Kim, visited a dog farm in Namyangju, just north-west of Seoul, South Korea, with the Animal Rescue Team on April 11th to assist in the rescue of 20 dogs.

Support the Farm Bill Denham Amendment

The US Senate and House of Representatives will vote on the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill. A proposed amendment by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA 10th District) would make the slaughter and transport of dog and cat meat illegal in the US. Help us to get this included in the Bill by signing the petition.

Silent Protest at Pyeongchang 2018 Closing Ceremony

We held a silent protest against the dog meat trade at the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics as part of our “I Am Not Food” campaign.

Ganggeoni Suffered Burns over Half his Body

A large fire in the East District of Ulsan, a city in south east South Korea, engulfed a dog meat farm, severely burning some of the dogs. Instead of tending to the injured dogs, the farm owner decided to leaving them to die from their injuries one by one.

Nari; Lured with Food, Attacked with a Blowtorch

We received a report that on March 5th a cat had been admitted to an abandoned animal center in Daegu, a city in the southern part of South Korea, with severe burn injuries to its head.

South Korean Constitutional Amendments to Include Animal Rights

On March 20th, the Blue House Secretary for Civil Affairs, Cho Kuk, announced a detailed briefing of the constitutional amendment bill in which President Jae-in Moon expands basic rights and strengthen the power of the people. The amendment bill includes a clause that gives provision to establish a policy for the protection of animal rights.

Tori’s State Visit to CARE

Have you been wondering what’s going on with Tori? On March 6th, he made a state visit to the CARE office. The visit was scheduled as part of our adoption follow-up process to check how Tori has been doing at the Blue House.