'It's like eating your friend': Simon Cowell expresses his devastation at the brutal killings of 'kind, helpless' animals as he vows to stop the dog meat farming trade in South Korea
Saved from the slaughterhouse: Helpless puppies among 170 dogs
freed from South Korean canine meat farm before they can be electrocuted and
turned into soup
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Human Society International is sending the dogs to the US, Canada
and the UK
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The dog meat farm closed in Namyangju is one of thousands
across South Korea
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While on the farm, dogs were kept in filthy, wire cages with no
veterinary care
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If they weren't saved by HSI, the dogs would have been
electrocuted at a local market or slaughterhouse and made into a spicy soup,
called bosintang
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More than 170 dogs have been saved from a squalid canine meat farm
in South Korea,
where they would have been electrocuted and turned into a spicy soup if not
rescued.
Animal rescuers from
Humane Society International rescued the dogs from a farm in Namyangju on
November 28.
Officials are flying the dogs to shelters across the United
States, Canada and
the United Kingdom after going through a quarantine process.
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More than 170 dogs have
been saved from a squalid canine meat farm in Namyangju, South Korea, on
November 28
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Officials are flying the
dogs to shelters across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom after
going through a quarantine process
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The dog meat farm in
Namyangju is thought to be one of 17,000 in South Korea that breed more than
2.5million dogs a year for human consumption
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Pete Wicks from The Only
Way Is Essex joined the rescue team in South Korea on what he described as one
of the most emotional experiences of his life
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Wendy Higgins, left, HSI
Director of International Media, and Kitty Block, President of HSI, hold and
cuddle a Tosa puppy that was born on the farm at a dog meat farm in Namyangju
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Abby Hubbard, Deputy
Director of Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Nara Kim, Campaign Manager in
South Korea of Humane Society International (HSI), and Wendy Higgins, HSI
Director of International Media, hold and cuddle Tosa puppies that were born on
the farm
Emotional video of dogs being rescued from South Korean meat farm
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The dog meat farm in
Namyangju is thought to be one of 17,000 in South Korea that breed more than
2.5million dogs a year for human consumption.
The farm had a mixture of
breeds on location, including greyhounds, spaniels and mastiffs. The 13 dogs
headed to the UK are a golden retriever, beagle, and Korean Jindo.
Dogs were kept in filthy
conditions, spending their lives in wire cages with no veterinary care.
HSI found that many of the
dogs were suffering from eye infections, skin disease, and painful legs and paw
sores from standing and sitting on wire mesh.
If they weren't saved by
HSI, the dogs would have been electrocuted at a local market or slaughterhouse
and made into a spicy soup, called bosintang.
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The farm had a mixture of
breeds on location, including greyhounds, spaniels and mastiffs. The 13 dogs
headed to the UK are a golden retriever, beagle, and Korean Jindo
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Dogs were kept in filthy
conditions, spending their lives in wire cages with no veterinary care
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HSI found that many of the
dogs were suffering from eye infections, skin disease, and painful legs and paw
sores from standing and sitting on wire mesh
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If they weren't saved by
HSI, the dogs would have been electrocuted at a local market or slaughterhouse
and made into a spicy soup, called bosintang
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The dogs were rescued as
part of HSI's campaign to end the dog meat trade. The organization has closed
ten farms across South Korea since 2014
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Kelly OMeara, Senior
Director of HSI Companion Animals and Engagement, pets a dog at the farm on
November 28
The dogs were rescued as
part of HSI's campaign to end the dog meat trade.
Pete Wicks from The Only
Way Is Essex joined the rescue team in South Korea on what he described as one
of the most emotional experiences of his life.
The dogs were found just
ten weeks before the launch of the 2018 Winter Olympics, which is aiming to the
appeal to younger generations and create a 'cultural new horizon'.
HSI believes that younger
generations of Koreans are rejecting dog meat and see this as a good time to
phase out the trade.
Opposition to the dog meat
trade is growing among Korean citizens and politicians, and even the newly
elected President Moon Jae-in recently adopted a dog named Tory who was rescued
from a dog meat farm.
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The dogs were found just
ten weeks before the launch of the 2018 Winter Olympics, which is aiming to the
appeal to younger generations, who are not as interested in eating dog meat
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HSI believes that younger
generations of Koreans are rejecting dog meat and see this as a good time to
phase out the trade
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Adam Parascandola,
Director of Animal Protection and Crisis Response of Humane Society
International (HSI), rescues a dog named Ava from the farm
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Opposition to the dog meat
trade is growing among Korean citizens and politicians, and even the newly
elected President Moon Jae-in recently adopted a dog named Tory who was rescued
from a dog meat farm
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Claire Bass, HSI-UK
Director, right, looks at the UK bound dogs to a truck at the dog meat farm in
Namyangju
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A row of crates of rescued
dogs at a dog meat farm in Namyangju. The dogs will be relocated to shelters
across the United States, Canada and the UK
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Farmer Mr Kim, who has
farmed dogs for 20 years, has plans to enter the construction business and grow
vegetables on his land, HSI said
The farm in Namyangju is
the tenth HSI has permanently closed since 2014, rescuing and rehoming nearly
1,000 dogs by working in co-operation with dog meat farmers keen to get out of
the trade.
Farmer Mr Kim, who has
farmed dogs for 20 years, has plans to enter the construction business and grow
vegetables on his land, HSI said.
Other dog farmers aided by
HSI have moved into humane livelihoods such as chili plant growing and water
delivery.
The rescues and farm
closures are part of a broader strategy that aims to encourage the South Korean
government to end the cruel dog meat industry.
Wicks, who was moved to
join the effort after watching videos from previous dog farm closures, said
ending the meat trade is close to his heart.
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TOWIE star Wicks
(pictured) , who was moved to join the effort after watching videos from
previous dog farm closures, said ending the meat trade is close to his heart
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The farm in Namyangju is
the tenth HSI has permanently closed since 2014, rescuing and rehoming nearly
1,000 dogs by working in co-operation with dog meat farmers keen to get out of
the trade
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Wicks is seen getting
emotional as he looks at the dogs inside cages at the meat farm in South Korea
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Wicks kisses kisses
Stacey, an LA-bound dog at a dog meat farm in Namyangju. The rescue operation
was part of HSIs efforts to fight the dog meat trade throughout Asia
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In South Korea, the
campaign includes working to raise awareness among Koreans about the plight of
meat dogs being no different from the animals more and more of them are keeping
as pets
He said: 'I'm proud to
support HSI's campaign to end the dog meat trade in South Korea because it's a
really tough job their rescue team does, and it's not just about saving the
dogs, they're offering practical solutions to help dog farmers get out of this
horrendous business, and also urging politicians to change the law, so it's the
whole package.'
Nara Kim, HSI's South
Korea dog meat campaigner, said: 'Eating dog is a dying practice in Korea,
especially among young people.
'However, the Bok Nal days
of summer still lead many to eat dog meat soup in the mistaken belief that it
will invigorate the blood in the sluggish heat.
'Our campaign shows them
the disgusting conditions in which the dogs are forced in live in their own faeces,
and their pitiful suffering, and it is changing hearts and minds.
'Some people say that dog
eating is Korean culture, but you won't find many young people who feel it's a
cultural habit we want to hold on to.'
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The HSI Animal Rescue Team
rescues Jack, a UK bound dog, at a dog meat farm in Namyangju, South Korea
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Wicks gently kisses
Henry, a UK bound dog, as Claire Bass, HSI-UK Director, watches on before the
rescue at a dog meat farm in Namyangj
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Lola Webber, center,
Campaign Manager for South Korea of Humane Society International (HSI), kisses
a dog named Mia outside a cage at the meat farm in Namyangju, South Korea
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Claire Bass, HSI-UK
Director, at right, holds Mocha, a UK-bound dog in front of his cage at a dog
meat farm in Namyangju
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Pip Tomson, a UK TV
presenter, left, and the HSI Animal Rescue Team rescue Leila, a UK bound dog,
at the farm
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Dog farmers aided by HSI
have moved into humane livelihoods such as chili plant growing and water
delivery
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The rescues and farm
closures are part of a broader strategy that aims to encourage the South Korean
government to end the cruel dog meat industry
Bok
Nal: When dogs are killed and eaten to 'improve stamina'
The Bok Nal days are not
a festival or single event, but the three hottest days of summer according to
the lunar calendar, falling on July 12 (Cho Bok), July 22 (Jung Bok) and August
11 (Mal Bok).
During the Bok Nal days,
70 to 80 per cent of dog meat is eaten in South Korea, mainly as a peppery soup
called bosintang that is believed to improve stamina and virility.
Most people in South
Korea never visit a dog meat farm and are unaware of the suffering experienced
by the dogs. HSI is keen to dispel the widespread misconception that farmed
dogs are somehow different in nature to companion dogs.
In addition to their
life of suffering on the farm, the method used to kill the dogs is brutal -
death by electrocution is most common, with dogs usually taking up to five minutes
to die, although there have been instances of dogs taking up to 20 minutes to
die.
Hanging is also common.
Dogs are killed in full view of the other dogs, and their final moments will be
terrifying and extremely painful.
The dog meat industry is
in legal limbo in South Korea, neither legal nor illegal. Many provisions of
the Animal Protection Act are routinely breached, such as the ban on killing
animals in a brutal way including hanging by the neck, killing in public areas
or in front of other animals of the same species.
In China, Vietnam,
Nagaland in India and other places across Asia, an estimated 30million dogs are
brutally killed and eaten each year. However, Hong Kong, the Philippines,
Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore have dog meat bans in place.
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'It's like eating your friend': Simon Cowell expresses his devastation at the brutal killings of 'kind, helpless' animals as he vows to stop the dog meat farming trade in South Korea
He is known to be fond of dogs, and even organised for the Britain's Got Talent judges to bring their pooches to a day of auditions earlier this year.
And Simon Cowell came close to breaking down on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, when he discussed the devastating dog meat farming trade in South Korea.
The Syco owner, 58, has teamed up with the ITV show as well as the Humane Society International (HSI) to raise awareness about the brutal conditions and killings of the 'kind, helpless and sweet' dogs involved.
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Heartbreak: Simon Cowell came close to breaking down on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, when he discussed the devastating dog meat farming trade in South Korea
Doing his bit: Simon The has teamed up with the ITV show and Humane Society International to raise awareness about the trade - as the beloved owner of two dogs himself (above)
The X Factor judge has involved himself in the new campaign, in a bid to end the horrific dog farming trade and re-home the animals after living in such poor conditions.
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Simon expressed his disgust at the movement in South Korea in particular, and fought back his tears as he tried to comprehend the reality of killing dogs for consumption.
He said: 'It's like eating your friend. And it's the fact you're eating such a kind, helpless, sweet animal.'
Heartbreaking: He said: 'It's like eating your friend. And it's the fact you're eating such a kind, helpless, sweet animal'
Putting an end to it: The X Factor judge has involved himself in the new campaign, in a bid to end the horrific dog farming trade and re-home the animals after such poor conditions
Revealing his aim to raise awareness through the campaign, he added: 'It is strength, in my opinion, to say we are not going to do it.
'If everyone could come together now, through social media, through a different generation who just say no, enough people will listen. That's what happens in the world today.'
Simon is the loving owner of three dogs of his own - Yorkshire terriers names Freddie, Squiddly and Diddly.
Strength in numbers: Revealing his aim to raise awareness through the campaign, he added: 'It is strength, in my opinion, to say we are not going to do it'
His famously critical demeanor has also been known to soften when faced with dog acts on Britain's Got Talent - with Simon notably backing Ashleigh and Pudsey during the 2012 series, and Jules O'Dwyer and Matisse three years later.
The interview was accompanied by shocking footage of dogs trapped in cages and living in squalid conditions, in the city of Namyangju.
Simon has teamed up with TOWIE star Pete Wicks for the campaign, and the pair are believed to have found 170 canines new homes so far.
Fighting his ground: 'If everyone could come together now, through social media, through a different generation who just say no, enough people will listen' he added
Heartbreaking: According to the HSI, there are approximately 2 million dogs in 17,000 facilities across South Korea that are being exposed to the elements in small, dirty cages
The Essex boy, a well-known dog lover, flew to the Far East with HSI last week to help save canines facing death in the depraved meat factories.
The animal processing farm in Namyangju is one of an estimated 17,000 dog farms in South Korea that breed more than 2.5 million canines a year, to be devoured at annual dog meat festivals.
Dogs are routinely kept in filthy, unsanitary conditions, spending their lives in wire cages with no protection from the elements.
Man's best friend: Simon is the loving owner of three dogs of his own - Yorkshire terriers names Freddie, Squiddly and Diddly
During his trip, where he investigated the farms and festivals that drive the market, Pete saw mastiffs, spaniels and greyhounds living miserable lives in cages.
The kind-hearted star also chose to bring 13 of the pups home with him, including a beagle, a Korean jindo and a golden retriever.
The 'Lucky 13' are due to be adopted in the new year, after they have had thorough health checkups. The remaining 157 will go to the US and Canada, say HSI, to find their forever homes.
Doing his bit: Simon has teamed up with TOWIE star Pete Wicks for the campaign - who flew to the Far East with HSI last week to help save canines facing death in the factories
'Seeing for myself the horror of a dog meat farm has been one of the most emotional experiences of my life,' Pete told The Sun.
'Some of the dogs I met were terrified, and you can't blame them because they've seen the cruel side of humanity, but I couldn't believe how friendly most of them were despite everything they've been through.
'The way they wagged their tails just broke my heart. Despite going through hell, they still wanted to be our friends. That was so humbling.'
He added that the thought of his own beloved dog Eric spending even one day in such conditions would break his heart.
A spokesperson for Humane Society International sang Pete's praise: 'Pete has been an absolutely fantastic ambassador for our beautiful dogs.
'From the moment he stepped foot on the dog farm he’s been part of the team, mucking in with filling the cages with warm straw against the bitter cold, comforting dogs traumatised and frightened, and helping to load the dog crates on the transport as day by day the dogs leave the farm behind them.'
Inconsolable: In August last year, Pete bid farewell to his beloved best friend Ernest, a French bulldog. He paid tribute on Instagram, posting a picture of himself with the canine
Pete has urged politicians to take action and help Humane Society International stamp out the cruel trade forever.
In August last year, Pete bid farewell to his beloved best friend Ernest, a French bulldog. He paid tribute on Instagram, posting a picture of himself with the canine.
He wrote: 'Words can't describe how heartbroken I am to have suddenly lost one of the best things that has ever come into my life.
'My boy Ernest wasn't just a dog to me, he was my best friend. Things will never be the same again.
'I'm thankful to him for teaching me things about myself and everything about unconditional love. He will always be in my heart. RIP Ernest #Wolfpack (sic).'
At the time he wrote: 'Words can't describe how heartbroken I am to have suddenly lost one of the best things that has ever come into my life.'
The animal processing farm in Namyangju is one of an estimated 17,000 dog farms in South Korea that breed more than 2.5 million canines a year, to be devoured at annual dog meat festivals
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“Mama” was 59 years old.
Mama,
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curled up in a ball and refusing food until the arrival of Professor Jan van
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Cute video here:
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The three puppies were abandoned at the side of a road in an unknown location in India. The dogs were encased in hardened tar before rescuers freed them and reunited them with their mother.
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