Hi my name is Hodu. I am a 4 month old Jindo mix girl rescued from S Korea. I will be traveling to Chicago on January 22, 2019 with my brother Maru to find our forever homes. I will be fostered in Wadsworth, IL 60083 upon arrival. Here is my story. Thanks for taking the time to read about me.
I was rescued from the countryside of S. Korea with my brother Maru by the wonderful people of Last Chance for Korean Dogs.
I was born in countryside near a field near the mountains. Both my parents were stray dogs and we didn’t have any shelter to keep us warm at night or any food to share. It was a very tough existence and quite scary. Luckily one day we were rescued by some of the rescue workers from LCKD after receiving a phone call informing them that we were roaming around the mountains. I know I am very lucky.
Luckily was rescued young so I haven’t been subject to a lot of the hardships and so have a typical happy go lucky demeanor. My name means “Walnut” in Korean – I will be like a walnut as you will not be able to get enough of me and am sure to bring you much pleasure. I am young, curious and impressionable so I can be shaped into the perfect dog… for you!
Like most puppies I enjoy playing with toys and my K-9 and human friends. I love all other dogs and people. I am a sweet girl who loves to gives kisses and get petted. I have so much love to give – now all I need is a family. Could you be the family I have waited so long for and traveled so far to find?
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South Korea has widespread dog meat farming, and approximately 2.5 million dogs are slaughtered and eaten each year as part of Asia’s dog meat trade (DMT). Unregulated “farms” house anywhere from several dozen to 1,000 dogs, crowded into raised wire cages, with no veterinary care, and abysmal sanitation. The brutal torture of dogs as they are slaughtered, in sight of the other dogs, is falsely believed to increase adrenaline in the meat, promoting increased health and virility when consumed.
As loving family members, these rescued South Korean puppies will grow up to be ambassadors of the global effort to end the DMT. South Korea is facing mounting pressure to end dog farming and international NGOs are using financial incentives and education to buy out farmers or facilitate the transition to fruit and vegetable crops. Dog meat is less popular among younger Koreans, and more dogs are being kept as pets, but few South Koreans want medium to large mixed-breed dogs. International adoption is a crucial step towards ending the DMT in South Korea and saving these wonderful dogs.
If you are interested in adopting me, please contact Dawn at info@istreetdog.com. You can also find our adoption application here.