Sharing for Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (CARE)

This is an update from our previous post:   Emergency Alert: Severe Animal Neglect in Daedeok District, Daejeon.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3LH3z_LBolY

She has permanently escaped her abuser and is now with CARE!
We are thrilled to announce that Jinsooni has been successfully and permanently removed from her abusive owner. Despite the abuser’s persistent refusal to relinquish her during the Protective Custody Period, the legal process, under the Animal Protection Act, ultimately prevailed. Administrative action was taken, resulting in the forfeiture of the owner’s legal rights.

Jinsooni’s horrific injury—a fractured leg—became the undeniable evidence needed to compel her emergency seizure and rescue. With her ownership legally transferred to CARE (Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth), she has officially begun her new life free from neglect.

Overcoming Obstacles and Inaction
This rescue was an uphill battle. The initial indifference and negligence from the local official in Daedeok-gu severely delayed action and prolonged the suffering of all the animals. However, the tenacity of CARE’s activists secured a dramatic turnaround.
The sincere compassion and active cooperation from the Daedeok-gu Office Team Leader, Division Manager, and Mayor’s Secretary were vital. Their intervention led to the immediate and complete isolation of all ten dogs and allowed Jinsooni to receive urgent veterinary care.

Setting a Powerful Legal Precedent
The decisive legal move came from the Daedeok-gu Office Team Leader, who enforced the procedure to charge the abuser for all accrued veterinary and protection costs. As the abuser refused to cover the staggering fees—over 7 million KRW ($5,000 USD) for Jinsooni’s treatment and nearly 10 million KRW (approx. $7,000 USD) for the care of the nine other dogs—their legal ownership was automatically stripped.
This marks a rare and significant case in South Korea, demonstrating that responsible administrative judgment can successfully challenge and overturn the ownership rights of an animal abuser.

The Future for All Ten Dogs
• Jinsooni came to CARE’s direct care this past Tuesday to begin her rehabilitation.
• The ownership of the remaining nine dogs will be automatically finalized next Monday. They will then be moved to a secure sanctuary prepared by dedicated volunteers.

These animals will never experience neglect again. CARE is committed to helping each of them recover their health, reclaim their individual lives, and find loving forever families through the adoption program.

We will not back down in the fight against animal suffering. By leveraging legal advocacy, institutional reform, and responsible action, we will continue to rescue more animals and strive for better lives for all. Jinsooni’s freedom is a powerful symbol of hope!

Help Us Continue the Fight
We look forward to sharing Jinsooni’s happy journey with you all!
Please participate actively in CARE’s rescue fund campaign to support Jinsooni’s recovery and enable future critical rescue missions.

Learn more: https://koreandogs.org/jinsooni-update-2/

Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign and taken action!

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