( From Facebook )Because of known loopholes in the animal protection/livestock processing law, the Korean government are not obligated to shut down illegal dog slaughterhouses. Even with no building permits, these slaughterhouses essentially operate free from any government jurisdiction. http://animalrightskorea.org/dog-related-news/illegal-dog-slaughterhouse-busted.html Illegal Dog Slaughterhouse Bustedanimalrightskorea.orgKARA – Korea Animal Rights Advocates

( From Facebook )Fact: Ony 10% of the pet dogs live to their full life in S. Korea. Remaining 90% are either abandoned or sold to the dog meat traders or to "Gae Soju" (means "Dog Elixir") places.

( From Facebook )South Korea’s First Adoption Center Opening Ceremonywww.careanimalrights.orgHundreds of thousands of animals are abandoned each year. Some die on the streets, some are taken to private shelters, some are inhumanely euthanized at government shelters, and others end up in the dog meat trade.

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( From Facebook )The Dog Cafe – South Korea’s Answer to Japan’s Popular Cat Cafeswww.odditycentral.comThe Dog Cafe, in the South Korean city of Busan, is a place where you can bond with attention-seeking canines and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere

( From Facebook )Happiness is to have a friend to walk with… Very short and VERY sweet – to brighten our days!

( From Facebook )A joyful photo of a Jindo Gae Puppy by Kelsey Freeman