❄️ Neglected Dogs in Chuncheon are Finally Rescued❄️

posted by KoreanDogs.org team on December 30,2024 in Uncategorized

Sharing for Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (CARE)

These defenseless dogs endured months of neglect on an icy roadside, battered by frigid winds. Finally, their suffering has ended—they have been rescued.

A tip-off in Chuncheon uncovered this shocking case of cruelty.
A small dog resembling a Terrier called a “Sapsal Gae” in Korean, was found tightly chained by the roadside without shelter. Rotting, frozen scraps of food surrounded it as large big rig trucks sped by dangerously close. Another dog, hidden behind a high fence, was suspected to be in even worse condition.

The informant, haunted by the sight, couldn’t sleep after witnessing the tethered dog’s misery. Despite contacting local authorities, no action was taken beyond issuing the owner a warning. One animal organization even dismissed the case, claiming it wasn’t abuse since the dogs weren’t being beaten.

As conditions deteriorated, the informant turned to CARE (Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth). Though overwhelmed with ongoing rescues, CARE couldn’t ignore the desperate plea. After viewing a video of the dogs, they decided to intervene, sharing treatment costs with the informant to make the rescue possible.

When CARE arrived, the scene was worse than imagined. The trembling dog cowered behind a flimsy plank, terrified by the constant roar of passing trucks. He suffered from hunger, the bitter cold, and the relentless terror of its surroundings.

The rescue was fraught with challenges. The scrapyard owner refused to cooperate, cursing and hanging up the phone. Local authorities, initially passive, had only advised against leaving the dog by the roadside but failed to follow up. Undeterred, CARE persisted, directly contacting the owner and urging local officials to stay on-site.

Eventually, CARE convinced the owner to surrender the dogs. Inside the fenced area, they discovered an even graver situation: a neglected mother dog and her three puppies trapped amid piles of scrap metal, with no room to move and no protection from the freezing cold.

All the dogs were rescued. Their journey to recovery is just beginning, and we will share updates on their progress.

Please support their healing by contributing to their medical care. Your help will strengthen the activists who tirelessly fight to give these animals a second chance. Thank you!

✅ CARE is always by the side of the animals. Hana Bank 350-910009-45704 (CARE)

💙To become a member of CARE, please click the link (in Korean)http://naver.me/GJriolNO

💗🐾🙏 In addition to these five dogs rescued, CARE provides ongoing care for 800 dogs in their shelters, rescued from dog meat farms and puppy mills. Please donate to support CARE’s efforts to end the dog meat trade and animal cruelty in South Korea and to assist with medical treatment, fostering, and overseas adoption of rescue dogs.
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💗 To donate to Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (CARE), the best option is to contribute directly to them. However, we have set up a GoFundMe page for those who prefer an alternative where you can donate and share with your friends and family. Rest assured, 100% of the funds raised on GoFundMe will be donated to CARE. (South Korea is not on the list of Countries supported on GoFundMe, so KoreanDogs.org is raising money for CARE instead.) 👉 GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/d483838d

Rescued from Chuncheon roadside in frigid winds. CARE named him Nana.

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Call for Action

👉 Click HERE to file a petition with the South Korean government through e-People online. (You can use our “Suggested message” below or write your own.)
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👉 📧 Send emails to the members of the Chuncheon City Council and the South Korean National Assembly.

👉 📬 Send letters to the Chuncheon City Government.

Mayor Yook Dong-han
City of Chuncheon
11 Sicheong-gil, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
Postal Code 24347
South Korea

Chuncheon City Council
11 Sicheong-gil, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
Postal Code 24347
South Korea

📬 Chuncheon’s addresses in Korean:
육동한 춘천 시장님
춘천시청
(24347) 강원도 춘천시 시청길11
South Korea

춘천시의회
(24347) 강원도 춘천시 시청길11
South Korea

👉 📬Send letter to the South Korean President.

Office of the President of the Republic of Korea
[04383] 22 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
South Korea

📬 South Korean President’s addresses in Korean:
대한민국 대통령실
[04383] 서울특별시 용산구 이태원로 22
South Korea

📝 Suggested message

Demand Justice for Neglected Dogs in Chuncheon and Stronger Animal Protection Laws

To: The Government of South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA)
South Korea’s National Assembly Members
Chuncheon City Government

Dear Government Officials,

Please watch this video: https://youtube.com/shorts/GSp7aEtQVBo. I am deeply disturbed by the recent case of animal neglect and cruelty in Chuncheon, where dogs were left defenseless against extreme cold, hunger, and constant danger. Despite multiple reports from concerned citizens, the Chuncheon City Government failed to take meaningful action to protect these animals. Their inaction allowed months of suffering to continue, in violation of both moral responsibility and the existing Animal Protection Act.

This case highlights systemic failures in enforcing animal protection laws in South Korea. While progress has been made in improving animal welfare, incidents like this expose critical gaps that leave animals vulnerable to abuse and neglect.

We urge the Chuncheon City Government to:
1. Launch an immediate investigation into the mishandling of this case by local authorities and ensure accountability for those who failed to act.
2. Implement mandatory training for local officials to recognize and respond effectively to cases of animal cruelty.
3. Establish a dedicated animal welfare task force to ensure quicker, more effective interventions in future cases.

We call on the South Korean Government to:
1. Amend the Animal Protection Act to include stricter penalties for animal abuse and neglect.
2. Mandate proactive enforcement measures, such as regular inspections of at-risk animals.
3. Provide increased funding and resources for animal rescue organizations and shelters.
4. Provide adequate shelter, food, and water to animals with clear guidelines and penalties for violations.

Animals are sentient beings who deserve protection and care. The neglect in Chuncheon should never have been allowed to persist. The failure to act caused immense suffering and undermined public trust in government institutions.

We demand immediate action to ensure that this tragedy is not repeated. Chuncheon City and the South Korean Government can demonstrate leadership in advancing animal welfare and justice by addressing these issues.

The world is watching, and your actions will speak volumes about South Korea’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of society. An online petition is underway, urging immediate action to demand accountability and strengthen animal protection laws in South Korea: https://chng.it/XtL86wyY77.

Sincerely,

[Your name, city, country]

📝 Suggested message in Korean

춘천시 개 학대 사건에 대한 책임 규명과 한국 정부의 동물보호법 강화를 촉구합니다.

수신: 대한민국 정부
대한민국 농림축산식품부(MAFRA)
대한민국 국회의원
춘천시

대한민국 정부, 농림축산식품부, 국회의원, 그리고 춘천시에,

저는 최근 동물권단체케어(CARE)가 공개한 (https://youtube.com/shorts/GSp7aEtQVBo) 춘천에서 발생한 동물 방치와 학대 사건에 대해 깊은 우려를 표합니다. 개들이 극심한 추위, 굶주림, 그리고 지속적인 위험 속에서 무방비로 방치된 이 사건은 충격적입니다. 시민들의 수차례 제보에도 불구하고 춘천시청은 동물들을 보호하기 위한 의미 있는 조치를 취하지 않았습니다. 이러한 무대응은 도덕적 책임과 현행 동물보호법을 모두 위반한 행위로, 동물들에게 오랜 기간 고통을 초래했습니다.

이 사건은 대한민국 동물보호법 집행에 있어 체계적인 실패를 여실히 드러냅니다. 동물복지 개선을 위한 진전이 이루어지고 있음에도 불구하고, 이와 같은 사건들은 학대와 방치로부터 동물을 보호하는 체계에 심각한 허점이 존재함을 보여줍니다.

우리는 다음과 같은 조치를 요구합니다:
춘천시:
1. 이번 사건에 대한 지방 당국의 부실 대응을 즉시 조사하고, 조치를 취하지 않은 책임자들에게 엄중히 책임을 물을 것.
2. 동물 학대 사례를 인지하고 효과적으로 대응할 수 있도록 춘천시청 공무원들에게 의무 교육을 실시할 것.
3. 신속하고 효과적인 개입을 보장하기 위해 전담 동물복지 태스크포스를 설립할 것.

대한민국 정부:
1. 동물 학대와 방치에 대한 더 강력한 처벌을 포함하도록 동물보호법을 개정할 것.
2. 위험에 처한 동물들을 정기적으로 점검하는 등의 적극적인 집행 조치를 의무화할 것.
3. 동물 구조 단체와 보호소에 대한 지원을 강화하기 위해 예산과 자원을 늘릴 것.
4. 동물에게 적절한 쉼터, 음식, 물을 제공하도록 요구하며, 이를 준수하지 않을 경우 명확한 기준과 처벌을 마련할 것.

동물은 감정을 가진 존재로서 보호와 돌봄을 받을 권리가 있습니다. 춘천에서 발생한 방치 학대 사건은 결코 반복되어서는 안 됩니다. 조치를 취하지 않은 것은 큰 고통을 초래했을 뿐만 아니라, 정부 기관에 대한 시민들의 신뢰를 심각하게 훼손시켰습니다.

우리는 이러한 비극이 다시는 발생하지 않도록 즉각적인 조치를 강력히 요구합니다. 이 문제를 해결함으로써 춘천시와 대한민국 정부는 동물복지와 정의를 증진하는 데 있어 모범을 보일 기회를 가지게 될 것입니다.

전 세계가 대한민국의 대응을 주시하고 있습니다. 여러분의 행동은 사회에서 가장 취약한 존재들을 보호하려는 의지를 나타내는 중요한 메시지가 될 것입니다. 춘천시의 책임 규명과 한국 정부의 동물보호법 강화 및 철저한 집행을 긴급히 촉구하는 청원 캠페인이 전 세계적으로 진행되고 있습니다. https://chng.it/XtL86wyY77 대한민국 정부가 동물과 사람 모두를 위한 더 자비롭고 공정한 사회를 만들어 나아가기를 기대합니다.

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.@President_KR .@news_NA Demand Justice for Neglected Dogs in #Chuncheon and Stronger Animal Protection Laws 춘천시 개 학대 사건에 대한 책임 규명과 한국 정부의 동물보호법 강화를 촉구합니다. Petition: https://chng.it/XtL86wyY77✊https://koreandogs.org/chuncheon-rescue/

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