Hi My name is DAL-E and I was rescued from S Korea. My name means “moon” in Korean because like the moon I will become your guiding star…. always in your heart whether you can see me or not. I arrived with Mandu into Chicago on May 24, 2019. I am now fostered in Wadsworth, IL. I am a 2 year old boy who has seen much hardship in my short life but DESPITE that I am very loving and trusting. I can’t wait to find my forever family and I know how very lucky I am to have this second chance because of Last Chance for Korean Dogs (LCKD). Here is my story of survival. Thank you for reading about me and I can’t wait to meet you!
Hello, my name is Dal-E.
I was wandering for a long time and was taken to the shelter.
Since I was living out of a street for a long time, anybody
can easily tell that I was suffering from malnutrition at the time I was
rescued.
Although I was dramatically able to free myself from
euthanasia, I could not live indoors. No
one appeared to be my family even after a year of stay at the facility.
Many people have told me that I have oatmeal colored eyes
that look mysterious, which is my point of attraction. I am still a bit scared of people’s touch,
but I assure that I love to be touched by them.
I am working on receiving people’s touch that won’t hurt
me. It might take sometimes at first but
once I know you are not hurting me, I will definitely love to be your lap dog
despite of my size.
I like to play with my friends even if they sometimes steal
my snacks or food.
I am a gentle girl who loves friends and people. Please be a family with Dal-e, who has
beautiful eyes as much as beautiful soul.
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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 as the 2018 Winter Olympic Games approach, 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.