New Call for Action! Plea for Compassion: Protect Chained Dogs from Burning Alive in Wildfires (Sister Province: Gyeongsangnam Province & Maryland)
Despite South Korea's revised Animal Protection Act of 2023, the horrific practice of lifelong tethering continues due to insufficient leash length regulations and weak enforcement. Countless "rural dogs" endure lives of filth, neglect, and isolation, often chained with lengths far shorter than the supposed minimum. This systemic failure results in tragic consequences during disasters, as seen in recent wildfires, where helpless, tethered dogs were abandoned and burned alive. These recurring horrors reveal a profound disregard for animal welfare, one that tarnishes South Korea's moral standing.
Immediate and decisive action is urgently needed. We call for a complete and strictly enforced ban on lifelong tethering, coupled with drastically strengthened enforcement of animal welfare laws and severe penalties for neglect. Additionally, mandatory disaster evacuation protocols must ensure the evacuation of all dogs, explicitly forbidding the inhumane practice of leaving them tethered or confined during emergencies. We urge Sister Cities of South Korea to leverage their partnerships to demand meaningful legal reforms, including a comprehensive tethering ban and mandatory pet evacuation policies, to end this unimaginable suffering. The world is watching, and South Korea must act now to implement real, lasting change.
👉 Click HERE to learn more and take action. https://koreandogs.org/a-plea-for-compassion-gyeongsangnam-maryland/
Amidst the Inferno: Junior Dogs Found and Rescued, Clinging to Each Other
As of April 3, 2025, the wildfires in southeastern South Korea have been contained after causing widespread devastation, claiming at least 31 lives and destroying thousands of homes and structures. Amid the chaos, countless dogs were left behind, chained and caged, suffering the agony of being burned alive as their human companions fled. This horrific abandonment highlights a profound moral failure and underscores the urgent need for change to protect animals from such cruelty in the future.
CARE, Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth, has been on the front lines rescuing animals from the aftermath, offering hope to survivors. Among them were two junior dogs who, despite being burned and blinded, remained inseparable and survived ten days of starvation. CARE rescued them along with a young pup, and they are now receiving critical care. They were survivors of a dog farm where roughly 700 other caged dogs were burned to death. With your support, CARE can continue to save lives, provide medical treatment, and fight for lasting change to end such cruelty. Please consider donating to help these incredible survivors and prevent future tragedies.
👉 Click HERE to learn more and take action. https://koreandogs.org/two-brothers-rescued/
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