(12-03-2017, 03:26 AM)Tobi Wrote: I don't know who Towie is, and I have never heard of Pete Wicks....but what a strong good young man he is to get involved with this cause, and to give so much help! Bless him!
I know nothing about pop music, so haven't heard of them, either.
I'm delighted for the poor dogs who have been saved from horrendous conditions and a terrible fate. He clearly has a kind and compassionate heart.
But I just hope that the rescue did not involve paying money to the dog meat traders. That will only encourage them to continue, as they don't care from whom they make money: from people wanting dog meat to eat, or from those seeking to rescue the dogs. Ultimately, paying up only keeps the wheels turning: more dog thefts, more suffering. What is needed is strong, very strong, international pressure on the South Korean government to make the practice illegal.
To quote from the article you cited, Catherine:
"The dog meat farm in Namyangju is one of an estimated 17,000 dog farms in South Korea that breed more than 2.5 million dogs a year for human consumption."
That is mind boggling. Strong action is needed, and needed now.
