Korea/IAKA/KAPS: 'The lunar calendar has just moved into the Year of the Dog

and we hope we can do more this year to change the tragic fate of many Korean dogs and cats and bring a better future to all Korean animals.

Last year alone, KAPS rescued more than 2000 dogs and cats from the peril of street life or the hands of animal abusers. Without KAPS' intervention, many of these animals would have suffered an act of ultimate betrayal and miserable death. KAPS' invaluable public education program for responsible pet ownership continues with the help of local government district offices, vets and Korean supporters. Our campaign for the ban on the consumption of dog/cat meat has attracted much support both inside and outside Korea. However, we still have a long way to go to realise our vision of a compassionate Korea.

With your help, we will continue our campaign to end the dog/cat meat trade as well as providing rescue/shelter services to needy animals in Korea and educating the public about animal protection. This year, we would also like to make more efforts on persuading the Korean media to work with us rather than against us. The Korean newspapers have shown more positive attitudes towards dogs so far this year and we would like to see this trend continue.

We would like to grow in size in order to develop a stronger voice and exercise more influence on behalf of Korean animals. Through continuing and expanding our work for Korean animals, we hope to establish a solid foundation for the end of the dog/cat meat trade and a better future for animals in this Year of the Dog.

International Aid for Korean Animals
Korea Animal Protection Society
P.O. Box 20600, Oakland, 94620-0600, USA
www.koreananimals.org
iaka@koreananimals.org
(Tel./Fax) +1 510-271-6795

Source: International Aid for Korean Animals - Korea Animal Protection Society

Link: How you can help
Link: Petition ... for ban on dog/cat consumption(KAPS)


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