A Plea for Compassion: Protect Chained Dogs from Burning Alive in South Korean Wildfires – Sister City Campaign Center (US)
Stop the Horrifying Death of Chained Dogs in South Korean Wildfires: US Sister Cities and States, Demand a Tethering Ban and Real Animal Protection Now!
Despite the revised Animal Protection Act of 2023, South Korea continues to allow the cruel practice of lifelong tethering, often with chains far shorter than the supposed two-meter minimum. Weak enforcement leaves countless “rural dogs” to suffer in filth, neglect, and isolation, treated as mere property.
Tragically, this systemic neglect results in horrific deaths during disasters like the recent wildfires. Helpless dogs, chained and caged, are left to burn alive as their owners evacuate, abandoning their loyal companions to unimaginable agony. This is not mere indifference; it is a callous betrayal that stains South Korea’s conscience.
The revised law, with its inadequate leash length and poor enforcement, fails to protect these animals. Lifelong tethering must be banned outright.
We demand immediate action:
• Enact and strictly enforce a complete ban on lifelong tethering.
• Drastically strengthen enforcement of animal welfare laws with severe penalties for neglect.
• Mandatory disaster evacuation protocols must unequivocally require the evacuation of all dogs alongside their human guardians, forbidding any dog from being left tethered or confined during evacuations.
We urge Sister Cities of South Korea to take a stand against this cruelty. Their partnerships cannot ignore the horrific reality of dogs chained and left to burn alive. We ask them to contact their counterparts in South Korea and demand meaningful laws to protect dogs, including a ban on tethering and mandatory pet evacuation during emergencies.
The world is watching. South Korea must move beyond ineffective minimum standards and implement real change to end this unimaginable suffering. Demand action now.
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| No. | South Korean Government | Sister City in US Click to take action! |
Agreement Date | Sister/Friendship | Campaign Dates Click to take action! |
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| 1 | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Ohio | 12/5/1984 | Sister Province | 4/5/2025 | ||
| 2 | Gyeongsangnam-do | Maryland | 11/18/1991 | Sister Province | 4/6/2025 | ||
| 3 | Gyeonggi-do | Virginia | 4/11/1997 | Sister Province | 4/7/2025 | ||
| 4 | Gangwon-do | Colorado | 12/10/1991 | Sister Province | 4/9/2025 | ||
| 5 | Jeollabuk-do | New Jersey | 5/19/2000 | Sister Province | 4/10/2025 | ||
| 6 | Jeollanam-do | Oregon | 10/16/1996 | Sister Province | 4/11/2025 | ||
| 7 | Chungcheongbuk-do | Idaho | 7/1/1986 | Sister Province | 4/13/2025 | ||
| 8 | Jeju-do | Hawaii | 11/25/1986 | Sister Province | 4/14/2025 | ||
| 9 | Gyeongsangbuk-do Andong | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 10/7/2005 | Sister City | 4/15/2025 | ||
| 10 | Gyeongsangbuk-do Pohang | Pittsburg, California | 7/24/1987 | Sister City | 4/17/2025 | ||
| 11 | Ulsan | Houston, Texas | 11/19/2021 | Sister City | 4/17/2025 | ||
Video: In the Wildfire Disaster Area: Animals Suffering from Burns. CARE is on the Ground trying to locate and help them. CARE
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