International day of protest for S. Korean Dogs and Cats

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Linda Furness

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Tuesday, June 07, 2005 6:13 AM

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protest for S. Korean Dogs and Cats

 

 

 

 

 

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Kristie Phelps

 

 

Kristie Phelps

 

 

Monday, June 06, 2005 7:04 PM

 

 

International day

of protest for S. Korean Dogs and Cats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Friend,

In an effort to shine a spotlight on the illegal trade in

dog and cat products thriving in South Korea, IDA is

joining Animal Freedom Korea and others for an international day of protest. On

July 15, 2005, the

first of Korea’s

Bok days, activists worldwide will speak up for Korean dogs and cats. Bok days

are the hottest days of the year and the time of year when the most dogs are

consumed. Why? Because there is a belief that eating the flesh of dogs who do

not sweat will cool the consumer’s body.

 

Although technically dog and cat consumption is illegal in South Korea, the

Government ignores offenders and has actually made moves to inspect dog meat

for sanitation, in effect making it legal. By doing so, the Korean Government

is approving the torture and killing of millions of dogs and cats. The

Government’s stamp of approval is outrageous when noting that the

majority of Koreans do not consume dogs or cats or approve of consumption of

such cruel products.

 

If the Government genuinely wants to eradicate the

potentially harmful effects of dog meat to public health, it should enforce its

laws banning dog meat; not legalize it.

 

Please organize a

protest at the Korean Embassy or Consulate nearest you on or around July 15! If

you don’t live in a city with an Embassy or Consulate, you can be just as

effective by organizing a demonstration in a busy location with a lot of foot

traffic. Click here for a list of events.

 

If your city is not on

the list and you can organize a protest, please write to koreandogs and we'll add your

information to the protest page and send you posters and leaflets.

Also click here

to learn about more ways you can help make this campaign as effective as

possible.

 

If you have any

questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

 

Sincerely,

Kristie Phelps

Program Coordinator