MONTREAL, Feb. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HSI/Canada is on the ground in South Korea, assisting our global affiliates in the permanent shut-down of a horrendous dog meat farm, Humane Society International’s 14th farm closure to date.
This particular dog meat farm also operates as a puppy mill, highlighting the blurring of lines between dogs sold as pets versus dogs sold for human consumption. Dogs in this facility were sold as pets or for slaughter, depending on where the greatest profits could be found at any time.
In total, 200 dogs will be rescued, with over 160 coming to Canada where HSI/Canada and Friends of HSI will provide temporary sheltering and rehabilitation before the dogs move on to partner placement organizations. Media, news outlets are invited to greet the dogs as they arrive in Toronto this evening – details below.
WHAT:
Permanent closure of a dog meat / puppy mill facility in South Korea and rescue of 200 dogs bound for shelters in Canada and the United States.
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WHO: The Humane Society International animal rescue team includes English, French and Korean language spokespeople.
WHY: An estimated 2.5 million dogs are bred and confined in appalling conditions on thousands of farms across South Korea to be killed for human consumption. The dogs suffer immensely both physically and mentally, spending their entire lives in small, barren, wire cages without proper food, water, stimulation, comfort or veterinary care. Death is by electrocution.
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Download b-roll video and photos of the rescue by clicking here.
Media Contact: Christopher Paré, Director of Communications – Office: 514 395-2914 x 206 / cell: 438 402-0643 / email: cpare@hsi.org
Humane Society International/Canada is a leading force for animal protection, with active programs in companion animals, wildlife and habitat protection, marine mammal preservation, farm animal welfare and animals in research. HSI/Canada is proud to be a part of Humane Society International which, together with its partners, constitutes one of the world's largest animal protection organizations. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty worldwide - on the web at www.hsicanada.ca.