Many pet-loving Americans were shocked to hear this news, but only six states -- California, Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia -- explicitly outlaw dog meat. But members of the U.S. House are trying to change that. They've just passed legislation that would outlaw the slaughter of dogs and cats for food, a move that will also serve as a signal … [Read more...] about Eating dogs and cats banned in House-passed bill
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“Heartbroken” Olympian Gus Kenworthy Visits Korean Dog Meat Farm, Adopts Pup
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Forty-Six Dogs Destined for South Korean Slaughter House Make Their Way to US Instead
A total of forty-six dogs, all of whom were destined to become someone’s dinner in South Korea, have instead been rescued and flown into New York. According to the Humane Society International, all of the dogs were living on a farm there, and the conditions these poor creatures were being kept in were just awful. Hopefully, they can have better lives … [Read more...] about Forty-Six Dogs Destined for South Korean Slaughter House Make Their Way to US Instead
Saved From Meat Trade, Cinderella Needs Her Fairytale Ending for Christmas
In early October, we announced the Soi Dog Foundation rescued two female adults dogs from Thailand, Cinderella and Leanne. The girls found a safe haven with the staff, trainers, and fosters of the Helen Woodward Animal Center, and now Cinderella is ready for a forever family of her very own. The press release from Helen Woodward Animal Center shares the … [Read more...] about Saved From Meat Trade, Cinderella Needs Her Fairytale Ending for Christmas
South Korean Dog Meat Rescues Arrive in Richmond, VA
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