Target: Park Won-soon, Mayor of Seoul
Goal: Applaud Seoul for shutting down its last dog slaughterhouse.
The capital of South Korea is now officially dog meat-free, the last remaining canine slaughterhouse having been shut down. Such locations have been closing rapidly over the past several months, and the mayor of Seoul has announced plans to enact an official ban on slaughtering dogs for their meat.
This is a tremendous victory in the fight to phase out the dog meat market across Asia. Many Asian countries still butcher these poor animals for popular dishes, even hosting festivals in which the public can scarf down these animals for a fee. Lately, though, Korea has bowing to extensive pressure to stop consumption of dogs. Petitions such as this one have been circulated to shut down farms and make the killing of dogs for their meat illegal.
South Korea has just become a little safer for dogs, and we can only hope other cities in Asia will soon follow. Sign this petition to thank Seoul mayor Park Won-soon for helping to make this possible.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mayor Park,
Thank you for your aid in making Seoul dog meat-free. The last remaining canine slaughterhouse has been closed, and news has spread of your plans to enact a full ban on the killing and sale of dogs for their meat. This is a great step forward in the fight to phase out the dog meat market across Asia.
For years, innocent dogs have been led to the slaughter, turned into delicacies across the continent. Festivals have been held where people can scarf down these dishes for a fee. Your decision has turned the tides and made Seoul a safer place for thousands of dogs. While a small victory, it is a victory nonetheless, and we can only hope other cities in Asia will follow your example. Thank you for saving the lives of thousands of dogs.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Maria Ly
You are right, it is a small victory, but it’s a start and the dogs that are still alive because of this small victory is a huge victory for these dogs. Thank you
Praying this is true.
AGREE ALL COMMENTS NOW ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES SHOULD BE BANNED AS WELL.
THANKS
Dear Mayor Park,
God blessings have gone your way and to your family too!
Thank you!
Dogs are better than human beings: they give so much love, are loyal, playful, keep your company, protect you, and become part of your family. They don’t deserve to be slaughtered …
I thank the mayor for this great victory and I can only hope that the other Asian countries will follow suit and finally put an end to this horrible meat trade for good.
May God bless the mayor for coming forth and standing up for these poor animals.
Thank you to Park Won-soon, Mayor of Seoul, and all those involved in helping shut down Seoul’s last dog slaughterhouse. While you may be attacked locally by a greedy minority who profited from this cruelty to dogs, please realize that the world sees not only Seoul, but your entire country, as a more humane and respected place in this world because of your kindness.
Well done and thankyou! All Asian countries need to follow your lead and do the same, especially abhorrent China!