Help End the Torture and Slaughter of Korean Dogs
Published September 15, 2009
I was shocked this morning when I read an announcement made by In Defense of Animals, that in Korea, almost two million dogs are slated for slaughter after they are caged and tortured. They are then killed, butchered and sold as a delicacy meat for human consumption.
These miserable and unfortunate dogs are kept on display in crates in the marketplace, so customers are able to select one of their choice for purchase and butchering. What is even more horrific is that these dogs are "intentionally abused" according to In Defense of Animals, prior to slaughter and sale.
The Korean Government and Han Duk-soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea is being targeted by Defense of Animals to immediately begin enforcing the existing law under the Korean Animal Protection Act and to also strengthen the law by adding an amendment to prohibit dogs and cats from being slaughtered for meat for human consumption.
In fact, most Koreans abhor this practice and consider these acts of torture and killing to be extremely disturbing. Additionally it is actually an "urban legend" that the practice of killing and eating dogs is based on any ancient long standing cultural mores or customs. This brutality continues due to the government's passive support of the practice, turning a blind eye. This is driven by the huge profit incentives which the industry enjoys.
Corruption abounds as the industry persists in promoting the outrageous myth that sexual potency is enhanced by eating the meat of dogs which have been severely mistreated.
Animal lovers can and must raise their voices now to support In Defense of Animals in the work they are undertaking at this time. Let the Korean government become aware of our outrage about this horrendous industry by taking a few minutes to sign the Care2 petition. Let's speak up for these innocent animals who have no voice and put this industry permanently out of business.
Sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/624025766
Will you sign the petition to take a stand? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.
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Comments (9)
Worthless article, worthless "save the cute animals" cause. Grow up - you're not in 7th grade any more.
Everyone upset about this is posting like this is common in South Korea. This sort of thing only occurs in rural areas; the government is not turning a blind eye to this, it's just nearly impossible to control what occurs in rural areas as transportation to and from rural areas is so limited. Rural areas are isolated due to the geography of the land (there are mountains in Korea) and due to farming. Do I condone it? No! More than likely people are slaughtering animals because it's cheaper and easier access than any other source of meat.
South Korea imports their beef from Australia. When I was there I really wanted to have spaghetti; my mother bought 1 lb of ground beef for $22. Let me repeat: Twenty-two dollars for ONE SINGLE POUND of ground beef.
I don't like that people consume dogs or cats, but most of these people probably do it because they couldn't afford to eat meat otherwise.
Next time you jump on your high horse, do some research about the topic instead of reading a news article and only absorbing what they are presenting to you.
How can South Koreans lift up their heads?
Beating and caging animals reflects on the nation's real character.
Those that are comparing the consumption of cows and dogs, while making a valid point, are missing the key point. There are laws, at least in the United States, dictating the minimum standards for the humane treatment of livestock. That is to say, you can't hang a cow from its hind legs and beat its belly with a club until its guts come spilling out the mouth while it is still alive. That is what they do to dogs that are served for food in Korea. That is torture, plain and simple, and no relativistic cultural argument can justify that!
We don't get to dictate to other cultures what they can and cannot eat. In China, they eat grilled rat on a stick. I have a beloved hairless rat who will never see the business end of a grilling stick, yet I have no inclination to rail at China for eating Scurvy Bill's kin.
Remember Oprah, and the flap when she criticized Texas cattle ranchers and the beef industry?
Now imagine if India sent over a bunch of holy men to stop our consumption of the sacred cow...yeah, that'd end well.
We eat cows, which are holy and sacred to more people than there are Americans. So who cares that our little doggies are some other culture's din-din?
@Doug Yes, a good idea! tolerate next time canibals when they ring at your door and ask you if they could use your kitchen to cook you and your family. Learn to tolerate cultural differences ;-)