Gwangmyeong prizes itself as being one of the most promising cities in Korea, and sees itself as an important central point for transportation and distribution out to other parts of the country. It states that the “great toil” made by its citizens is now becoming “a driving force for opening up a bright future”. A ‘bright future’, however, that is currently marred by the disturbingly cruel dog and cat-meat trades. A trade in which, every day, these defenseless and helpless creatures are intentionally terrorized, before being served up as food. This cruelty carries on unchecked by government officials and flies in the face of the city’s desired reputation of being one of education and innovation, as well as its perceived standing of being ‘the best city’ in Korea, with regards to culture, tourism and economy. Let’s tell Gwangmyeong that their city cannot hope to be ‘the best’ or to enjoy ‘a bright future’ while it continues to harbour the dark and indifferent dog and cat-meat trades. Let’s tell Gwangmyeong that education is nothing without compassion. And, let’s tell Gwangmyeong that we want their citizens to prove they live in a promising city by becoming the driving force to end these trades. Click to take action: http://koreandogs.org/sister-city-campaign-gwangmyeong-south-korea-austin-texas/ Sign and share petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-steve-adler-of-austin-tell-sister-city-gwangmyeong-korea-that-we-re-opposed-to-torture-consumption-of-dogs-cats There are 2 new, critically important petitions that need your signature. Mayor Kim Man-Soo of Bucheon and Chairman Pyo Chang-Won need international support in their brave battle and courageous effort to bring an end to the dog meat trade in their country. Please take just a moment to sign then share these petitions. We need at least 20K signatures on each and every signature counts. Please show these warriors we support and appreciate their efforts. (1) All thanks to Mayor Kim! Bucheon City working towards becoming the "First Dog Meat Free City in Korea". https://www.change.org/p/mayor-kim-man-soo-of-bucheon-all-thanks-to-mayor-kim-bucheon-city-working-towards-becoming-first-dog-meat-free-city (2) We thank you, Chairman Pyo Chang-Won for standing up for rights of Korean animals! https://www.change.org/p/we-thank-you-chairman-pyo-chang-won-for-standing-up-for-rights-of-korean-animals Thank you! Compassion Through Action! Homepage: http://koreandogs.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koreandogs Twitter: https://twitter.com/Koreandogs Petitions: http://koreandogs.org/petitions/ Calls for Action: http://koreandogs.org/what-you-can-do/call-for-action/ Call the South Korean Embassy and Consulate General Offices in your country: http://koreandogs.org/call-south-korean-embassy