Dog War

25/11/2024

After 20 years in the dog meat trade, a restaurant and slaughterhouse in Vietnam has closed its doors thanks to the Humane Society International’s Models for Change program. The program, which helps people like Mr. Dao Van Cuong transition into kinder, more sustainable jobs, has supported him in moving away from his former business to start a new venture selling paint and gas cylinders, all while working to reduce animal cruelty in the region.

D**G NAI, Viet Nam—A dog meat restaurant and slaughterhouse in the Trang Bom district of Viet Nam’s D**g Nai province...

22/11/2024

This month, the Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition took a big step forward by presenting three new proposals to the Indonesian House of Representatives, aiming to protect dogs and cats from the dog and cat meat trade. If these proposals pass, they could end one of the most brutal practices in the country, bringing Indonesia in line with other nations that have already banned the trade.

Photo by: FOUR PAWS On November 12, 2024, the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition took a significant stride in advancing animal welfare legislation by submitting three proposals to the House of Representatives in Indonesia aimed at protecting companion animals from the horrific dog and cat meat...

20/11/2024

In the Philippines, the dog meat trade remains a sad reality, with stray and homeless dogs often becoming its victims, but there’s hope thanks to the dedicated work of animal welfare advocates and law enforcement. Last month, a successful rescue operation saved three dogs from being slaughtered, and though the illegal trade persists due to demand, organizations like Biyaya Animal Care are determined to put an end to it by working together to protect these innocent animals.

Sadly, the dog meat trade continues to claim more poor dogs, specially homeless or stray ones, as victims. But animal welfare advocates and concerned

18/11/2024

Two rescued dogs, Plum and Cosmo, recently arrived in the U.S. to meet their new families after long waits in South Korea. Plum, who survived a fire and had been overlooked for adoption, and Cosmo, rescued from a kill shelter with her family, are now beginning their new lives with loving homes thanks to Jindo Love Rescue and the support of generous adopters and volunteers.

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15/11/2024

In Kenya, police arrested two men found slaughtering a dog with the intent to sell its meat to unsuspecting buyers, which sparked outrage from locals. The men face charges of animal cruelty and selling undeclared meat, while residents raised concerns about the safety and origins of meat being sold in the area.

Two arrested slaughtering a dog for sale KNA3 November 4, 2024 Counties, Editor Picks, Narok, Social 0 Police in Narok town are holding two adult men who were found slaughtering a dog, with the intention of selling the meat to unsuspecting buyers in the town. Narok county police commander Riko Ngare...

14/11/2024

Listen to this “thought-provoking discussion” with director Andrew Abrahams about the film DOG WAR.

The BUZZ had a thought-provoking discussion with director Andrew Abrahams about the film, "Dog War." "Dog War" follows a duo of war-hardened, canine-loving combat veterans fighting to stop the dog meat trade in South Korea. Surveilling and infiltrating hidden meat farms and markets, they risk it all...

13/11/2024

In Darrang, a town in India, police rescued 19 dogs that were being illegally smuggled for sale as dog meat. The smugglers had planned to transport the dogs to Nagaland, where the consumption of dog meat remains controversial following a 2023 court ruling lifting a previous ban.

The police arrested four people who confessed their crime. They were identified as Milic Marak, Ina Changma, Star Marak, and Malu Changma, all natives of Assam. Local media mentioned that the four traffickers intended to transport these dogs from Darrang to Nagaland and sell them off for dog meat.

11/11/2024

A former puppy-fattening farmer in Vietnam, Tran Minh Hau, was persuaded by activists from the Humane Society International (HSI) to abandon his involvement in the dog meat trade, which sees millions of dogs and cats slaughtered each year. Hau, who now receives support to shift to peaceful farming, reflects on the toll of the trade—both on animals and his own mental health—while activists work to end the cruel industry and reduce the risk of disease, such as rabies, linked to the mass transport of unvaccinated animals.

Tran Minh Hau gently caresses a light brown puppy, an almost tender farewell. However, this parting is not because the dog is destined for a slaughterhouse or a kitchen. Instead, the puppy is on its way to a shelter, with the hope of finding a loving home. This moment is a rare exception in Vietnam'...

08/11/2024

Here’s a review by a film blogger from Unseen Films calling DOG WAR “a great documentary…playing at time like a thriller.”

DOG WAR is the story of Jon Barocas who seeks to free the dogs being kept in illegal farms producing dog meat in South Korea. This is a very...

07/11/2024

Here is an “interesting” review of DOG WAR tying it to Trump’s statements about immigrants eating dogs.

The 2024 Presidential election is fraught with misinformation about the cultures that call the US home. The lie about Venezuelan gangs…

06/11/2024

Check out this Films Gone Wild interview with DOG WAR director, Andrew Abrahams.

Andrew Abrahams ' documentary DOG WAR looks at two veterans on a crusade against the Dog Meat trade in South Korea

25/10/2024

Animal rights groups, including DOG WAR’s K9 Global Rescue, came together to rescue 455 dogs from an illegal breeding facility in Busan, South Korea, where these poor pups had been living in terrible conditions for 25 years. This compassionate coalition, made up of 15 organizations, is not only caring for the rescued dogs but also calling for better regulations to prevent such heartbreaking situations in the future.

Animal rights organizations have rescued 455 dogs from an illegal breeding facility in Busan, highlighting the ongoing issue of unlawful puppy mills in South Korea, a coalition of 15 organizations announced Friday. The dogs, including various high-value breeds, were found crammed into filthy cages a...

23/10/2024

The main protagonist in DOG WAR is back in Korea saving dogs. Hear all about it.

20/10/2024

Fantastic U.S. Premiere of DOG WAR at the Chelsea Film Festival in Manhattan this evening. With Director/Producer Andrew Abrahams, Executive Producer Lynn Rosa and her Korean dogmeat rescue BiBi.

18/10/2024

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is known for its stunning islands but also suffers from a cruel dog meat trade that exacerbates public health risks, particularly rabies. To combat this, recent initiatives have included community education, vaccinations, and calls for a national ban on the dog and cat meat trade, especially with a new presidential administration promising to address these issues more effectively.

In Indonesia, the province of East Nusa Tenggara consists of more than 500 islands known for their pink-sand beaches and Komodo dragons. It is, sadly, also home to a rampant trade in dogs for meat and high levels of dog meat consumption, which have contributed to regular occurrences of rabies on the...

16/10/2024

Protesters from the dog meat industry in South Korea recently shaved their heads to express despair over the government's plan to ban dog meat by 2027, calling for fair compensation as they find the proposed support inadequate. The agriculture ministry announced plans to rehome nearly half a million dogs and allocate around $75 million in subsidies, but industry groups are demanding more substantial assistance.

STORY: :: South Korean dog meat farmers stage a head shaving protest against a consumption ban:: October 8, 2024:: Seoul, South Korea:: Lee Gui-jae, Korean Association of Edible Dogs:: "I participated in this head-shaving protest with a heart full of despair. I am overwhelmed with sorrow, wondering....

14/10/2024

South Korea is taking to dogs as pets in droves! But they still differentiate meat (big) dogs and pet (small) dogs. This too needs to change.

They have become pampered family members in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest birthrate and where much of the population lives alone.

11/10/2024

The South Korean government has announced compensation for farmers impacted by a future ban on dog meat breeding and sales, but many farmers have rejected the offer, calling the ban an "act of barbarism." While the government plans to pay between $170 and $453 per dog for early business closures, farmers are demanding around $1,510 each, and concerns have been raised that this compensation could incentivize increased breeding before the ban takes effect. https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274652396/south-korea-unveils-new-plan-for-dog-meat-farmers

The government will pay breeders to shut down their operations ahead of a nationwide ban The South Korean government has announced that it