Summary
A dog named Phoenix survived a wildfire at a dog meat farm in South Korea, thanks to intervention by local animal groups. Following treatment, Phoenix was adopted by a woman in Canada, where she now lives a safe and loved life. South Korea passed a law in 2024 to ban dog meat farming by 2027.
Key Facts
- Phoenix survived a wildfire on a dog meat farm in Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea.
- The fire resulted in the death of 700 dogs; only eight survived initially, with Phoenix later being rescued.
- Local animal groups intervened and persuaded the farm owner to let veterinarians treat Phoenix and the other surviving dogs.
- Phoenix was transported to Canada by Humane World for Animals South Korea, a group advocating for the dog meat industry ban.
- Phoenix was adopted and now lives with a family in Canada.
- South Korea is set to ban the dog meat trade by 2027, following a law passed in 2024.
- The law gives businesses a three-year period to close down the dog meat trade.
- Humane World for Animals plays a significant role in animal rescue and promoting laws against dog meat consumption in Asia.
