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Emotional moment father gives his three children a puppy after their previous dog was killed in a house fire
- Sylvia family saw house burn down in March in blaze which killed dog Flash
- Eight months later they have returned to the property with help from community
- But mother Ashley felt a part of the family was missing until she saw Teddy
- Emotional video captured the moment new pet was introduced to the family
This is the tear-jerking moment a father surprised his children with a new dog after their previous pet was killed in a house fire.
Mother Ashley Sylvia, from Utah, filmed as husband Andrew brought Teddy to see children Dallin, Claire and Delaney as the trio ate breakfast.
Claire and Dallin are instantly reduced to tears at the sight of the newest member of their family, while Delaney beams from ear to ear.
Ashley and Andrew Sylvia, from Utah, lost everything in a fire eight months ago which gutted their house and killed their pet dog Flash
The family have since moved back into the home but Ashley felt something was missing until she spotted Teddy up for adoption
Teddy joined the family eight months after their home was gutted by a fire which killed Flash, their old dog.
The Sylvias were out at the time the blaze broke out on March 23, caused when their children's hover-board malfunctioned caught fire.
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Ashley explained: ' We were at a party when we received a call saying our house was on fire.
'Despite flames bursting from the house, I was hopeful that Flash would make it through.
'Unfortunately, just a few minutes later I saw the firemen coming out holding Flash, but in his arms, was a limp and lifeless pup.
Ashley recalled seeing a firefighter carrying the lifeless body of Flash (left) out of the blaze. She said she decided to adopt Teddy (right) without even telling her husband
Fortunately the family were out when the fire started - with firefighters saying it was caused when a charging hoverboard exploded
'I immediately fell to me knees and began sobbing, it felt like a scene from a horror film.
'Breaking the news to the children was the hardest part of all, we all cried together for what seemed like forever.'
On top of the emotional distress caused by losing Flash, the Sylvias also had to confront the $325,000 of damage the fire caused.
Ashley said the family managed to get back on their feet thanks to support from locals who raised money for them to refurbish their home and move back in.
But they were still missing a key component until she spotted Teddy up for adoption at a local shelter.
The family lost everything in the blaze which reduced most of their house to ash and caused an estimated $325,000 of damage
This is the interior of their house now, eight months after the fire and after it was repaired
While Teddy could 'never be replaced', Ashley felt like the children needed another furry companion in their lives.
'We had been searching for a little while, but after seeing the ad for Teddy, I drove and picked him up that day, without even telling my husband,' she said.
'It was truly so beautiful to see my kids so happy.
'With all the pain and hurt they had been through this year, it was definitely time for some joy.
'Teddy is fitting so well with the family, he truly is such a blessing.
'As much as we miss our Flash, we know he is sat watching over us.'
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Should you eat like a caveman, a vegetarian or a vegan? Professor of nutrition gives his verdict on diets endorsed by celebrities
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The number of vegans has risen dramatically in
recent years, research suggests
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Plant-based diet said to be better for heart
health and lower some cancer risks
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Interest in veganism may have been fulled by
celebrities including Jared Leto
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Meat diets such as Paleo are also popular, thanks
to celebs such as Megan Fox
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François Mariotti, a professor of nutrition, has
weighed in on the meaty debate
The number of
vegans in Britain and the US has risen dramatically in recent years.
There's plenty of
research championing a plant-based lifestyle, suggesting it is beneficial for
heart health and even lowers the risk of some cancer.
Interest in veganism may have been fulled by celebrities including
Jared Leto, Gwyneth Paltrow and
Mike Tyson. Recent research linked it to Beyoncé hitting the headlines when she
briefly adopted the diet along with her husband rapper Jay Z.
On the other hand,
meat-based diets such as Paleo have also become increasingly popular over the
years, thanks to celebrity endorsers including Matthew McConaughey and Megan
Fox.
So which is healthier, a
animal-based or vegetarian diet? Is going the full hog and giving up dairy
products the healthiest way to live?
Writing for The Conversation, François Mariotti, a
professor of nutrition from The University of Paris-Saclay has weighed in on
the meaty debate.
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Interest in veganism may
have been fulled by celebrities including Jared Leto (pictured)
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Megan Fox is said to be
an advocate of the meat-based Paleo eating plan also known as the 'Caveman'
diet
The number of vegans in Britain has risen by more
than 360 per cent over the past decade, according to a survey last year that
shows record numbers of people are avoiding food derived from animals.
Some 542,000 people aged
15 or over – more than one per cent of the population – have adopted a
plant-based diet, up from 150,000 in 2006. The Vegan Society says the finding
proves that veganism is now one of Britain's 'fastest growing lifestyle
movements'.
And if the US, six
per cent of people identify as vegan – up from only one per cent in 2014
according to a highly regarded industry report released earlier this year.
The report, titled Top
Trends in Prepared Foods in 2017 and prepared by research company GlobalData,
shows the explosion in the trend over the last three years.
The
evidence for
Advocates of plant-based
eating say vegans typically have lower levels of cholesterol and blood
pressure, a lower body mass index, and reduced risk of death from heart disease
and cancer.
A study published last
month suggests eating a vegetarian diet slashes the risk of heart failure by
almost half.
Those who swap processed
meats and fatty foods for a mostly plant-based diet are 42 per cent less likely
to develop heart failure, it was found. A diet which includes whole grains,
fish, beans, and dark green leafy plants lead to a heart-healthy lifestyle,
scientists from Icahn School of Medicine in New York said.
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The Vegan Society says
the finding proves that veganism is now one of the 'fastest growing lifestyle
movements' (stock image)
Previously, scientists at
the University of Ghent found that swapping dairy for soya products could
substantially reduce a person's risk of getting cancer.
Among those eating a
soya-rich diet, the risk of developing colon cancer is reduced by 44 per cent in
women and 40 per cent in men, the research revealed back in April
Women who swap dairy for
soya have a 42 per cent lesser risk of getting stomach cancer, while men's risk
is reduced by 29 per cent, the study found.
Cutting out dairy also
reduces men's prostate cancer risk by 30 per cent, the research adds.
And in August, French
scientists discovered that consuming processed meat can even worsen symptoms of
asthma.
The
case against
However, London-based
nutritionist Rob Hobson warns cutting out milk and dairy increases the risk of
serious health problems like osteoporosis later in life.
He told MailOnline: 'The
problem is that milk and dairy products are an important source of several key
nutrients.
'Cutting out on the foods
reduces the intake of calcium and iodine – raising the risk of
deficiencies.
'Dairy products are also
a useful source of iodine – a micronutrient important for women during
pregnancy and young children that contributes to growth and brain
development.
'Our bones continue to
grow until we reach our mid thirty and during this time it's important to make
sure diets contain enough calcium.'
The National Diet and
Nutrition Survey (NDNS) found a large number of young people are failing to get
enough calcium in their diets to meet their needs.
The NDNS found 22 per
cent of girls aged 11 to 18 and 10 per cent of adult women in the UK don't get
enough iodine in their diet.
The
professor's verdict
TIPS FROM THE VEGAN
SOCIETY
The Vegan Society offer
some 'tried and tested tips' to help you adopt a plant-based diet.
Take
it slow
Keep your end goal in
mind, but go at your own pace. Some people manage to go vegan overnight and if
that's the right approach for you. Making small changes to your everyday
meals is one of the easiest ways to increase the amount of plant-based foods in
your diet.
Do
it right
Make sure you don't
miss out on essential nutrients. Just because you're vegan that doesn't mean
you're 100% healthy, as there are vegan versions of almost every type of junk
food you can think of. As long as you eat a wide variety of tasty plant
foods, planning a healthy diet that incorporates all the vitamins and nutrients
you need will be a breeze. Check out our nutrition pages for more information.
Try
new things
Treat your taste buds
to new foods and new flavours. Leaving your food comfort zone will take you on
a voyage of discovery of new cuisines. There are thousands of vegan recipes out
there from every corner of the globe.
Keep
learning
Remember that going
vegan is a learning curve. To live as a vegan in a non-vegan world takes both
courage and curiosity.
Ask
for help
Where can I buy vegan
chocolate? How do I bake cakes without eggs? Our website is full of information
and resources covering all of these questions and more.
To find out more about the Vegan Society's
30-Day Vegan Pledge visit here.
Professor
Mariotti believes the evidence is clear that plant-based diets offer many
health benefits.
However, he warns urges
people – especially those going fully vegan – to seek the advise of a
nutritional expert, and particularly when it comes to children's diets.
He said: 'For adults, a
lacto-ovo vegetarian diet – in other words, one excluding meat and fish –
should be properly managed but does not pose many problems, from a nutrient
standpoint, while a vegan diet in children is a completely different matter.
'In short, those who wish
to adopt a new diet should not simply stop eating meat, fish or other animal
products, but instead review their overall dietary intake in depth.'
He said there is a danger
that the health of children, who need lots of energy and the right balance of
nutrients to grow and develop, can suffer unless the right approach is
taken.
'In vulnerable
populations such as children, vegan diets must be monitored by health
professionals if implemented by parents who are not fully aware of the major
nutritional constraints involved.
He also warns that many
vegan or plant-based diets can be full of junk food.
'A diet made up of chips,
ketchup, sodas, sugar-packed breakfast cereals and processed white bread
covered with hazelnut spread is predominantly plant-based,' he said.
'Indeed, these foods
could even be labelled "vegan". But it's self-evident that such a
diet shouldn't be adopted, particularly given that it will not be associated
with any health benefits.
'On the other hand, a
diverse and predominantly plant-based diet made up of fruits and vegetables,
legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains and rich in raw products will be good for
you.'
His stance is that going
vegetarian or vegan is not necessarily healthier, but that everyone can benefit
from eating fewer animal-based products.
'From a nutritional point
of view, the elimination of animal products is not useful in and of itself, and
indeed complicates the situation because they can supply important
nutrients.
'However, animal products
should be put in their place, which is clearly at not the base of the food
pyramid. A predominantly plant-based diet would be healthier, as well as more
sustainable.'
NHS ADVICE ON VEGAN
DIETS FOR CHILDEN
If you're breastfeeding
and you're on a vegan diet, it's important that you take a vitamin D
supplement. You may also need extra vitamin B12.
Take care when giving
children a vegan diet. Young children need a good variety of foods to provide
the energy and vitamins they need for growth.
A vegan diet can be
bulky and high in fibre. This can mean that children get full up before they've
taken in enough calories. Because of this, they may need extra supplements. Ask
a dietitian or doctor for advice before introducing your child to solids.
Energy
Young children need
lots of energy to grow and develop. Give vegan children high-calorie foods,
such as hummus, bananas and smooth nut and seed butters (such as tahini and
cashew or peanut butter). They still need starchy foods. However, don't give
only wholegrain and wholemeal versions to children under five years old because
they're high in fibre. For extra energy, you could add vegetable oils or vegan
fat spreads to foods.
Protein
Pulses and food made
from pulses are a good source of protein for vegan children. Nut and seed
butters also contain protein. Always use smooth versions for babies and
children under five years old. Breastfeeding until your child is two or more,
or giving them soya-based formula milk if they are vegan, will help ensure they
get enough protein.
Ask your GP for advice
before using soya-based formula.
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Fortified soya drinks and products often have added calcium
(stock image)
Calcium
Fortified soya drinks
often have added calcium. Some foods are also fortified with calcium, so check
the label.
Vitamin B12
Fortified breakfast
cereals and some yeast extracts contain vitamin B12. Your child may also need a
supplement.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Some omega-3 fatty
acids are found in certain vegetable oils, such as linseed, flaxseed, walnut
and rapeseed oils. However, these are chemically different from the long chain
omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish. Evidence suggests that these
short-chain fatty acids may not offer the same protection against heart disease
as those found in oily fish.
Source: NHS Choices
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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
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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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Rescue dog Nora and toddler Archie Spence, from Manitoba, Canada, are inseparable - with dozens of photographs shared online showing them cuddling up to one another.
In fact, the English pointer is terrified of 'almost everything' after being abused by a former owner - making his friendship with Archie even more remarkable.
Archie's mother, Elizabeth Spence, explained how Nora 'absolutely adores' her 23-month-old son.
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Toddler Archie Spence, from Manitoba, Canada, and rescue dog Nora are best friends
She adopted the pooch seven years ago, before she had children, but describes how Nora has found a best friend in Archie.
Speaking to the Dodo, she explained: 'Archie is an extremely laid-back, happy, good-natured baby and all the animals seem to really respond to that, particularly Nora.
'She came from an abusive background and is afraid of almost everything. Not Archie, though. She absolutely adores him!'
Elizabeth described how the pair do everything together, adding: 'If Archie is having a bath, Nora is lying on the bath mat waiting for him to get out.'
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Archie's mother Elizabeth explained how Nora 'absolutely adores' her 23-month-old son
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Dozens of heart-warming photographs show the pair cuddling up together while in bed
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Elizabeth explained how rescue dog Nora was abused by a previous owner, and is absolutely terrified of 'almost everything'
The mother-of-three regularly share heart-warming photographs of the pair on her Instagram account, which has amassed nearly 100,000 follower.
While many of the images show Nora and Archie snuggling up to one another - various cats can also be seen getting involved in other pictures.
In fact, the family own two other rescue dogs, as well as Nora, along with three rescue cats.
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