Despite Her Burns, Sori Was Cruelly Forced to Guard Again, Untreated

posted by KoreanDogs.org team on April 7,2025 in Action Alert, Break the Chains, Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth, Forest fire, Rescue, South Korea

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Amid the ashes and devastation left by the southeastern South Korea wildfires that tragically claimed lives and homes beginning on March 21st, 2025, a separate, silent horror unfolded for countless animals. While human companions fled to safety, numerous dogs, tethered and helpless, were abandoned to the inferno. The callous indifference of some owners is starkly illuminated by the story of Sori, a dog whose once-golden fur now bears the black scars of the blaze.

Despite suffering agonizing burns, Sori was not offered a moment of comfort or medical aid. Instead, her owner, in an act of profound heartlessness, moved her to another orchard and forced her back into the role of a guarding dog, replacing the very rope melted by the flames with a fresh chain around her festering wounds.

Sori’s story is a damning indictment of the disregard for animal life in the face of disaster, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change and accountability.

Below is a message from Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (CARE). CARE is on the front lines, working relentlessly to rescue dogs caught in the aftermath of these horrific fires. Their efforts are a beacon of hope in this tragedy. Please consider making a donation to support CARE’s vital work. Your generosity will directly enable them to save more lives, provide essential medical care to suffering animals, and fight for lasting change to end such cruelty.

Sori: Burned, Untreated, and Forced to Guard Again

Sori, once with yellow fur, now bears the scars of a horrific fire, her back and upper body burned black. She must have been tied somewhere, forced to guard a field as she endured unimaginable suffering. Her owner, ignoring Sori’s agony, moved her to an untouched orchard—offering no treatment for her severe burns. The rope, melted from the flames that had already seared Sori’s neck, was discarded carelessly, replaced by a new collar. The iron chain, caked with ash and remnants of the fire, was thrown aside, while a fresh metal chain was mercilessly fastened around Sori’s neck, where the wound still oozed pus and blood, dripping down her body.

Sori had been abandoned for over 14 days since the wildfire. Unable to leave her in such a condition, CARE wrote a note and took Sori to the car, determined to get this suffering soul the medical care she desperately needed.

🆘️ Sori is now hospitalized and receiving treatment. Will you step forward to become Sori’s guardian? She endured the torment of burn injuries all over her body, still guarding the empty orchard, completely alone. We extend our deepest gratitude to CARE’s ‘Wildfire Animal Rescue and Search Citizen Group’ for their vital role in finding and rescuing Sori. CARE’s relentless efforts to locate and aid animals affected by the wildfire continue. 📣 Your support is urgently needed—whether through one-time donations, regular contributions, or becoming a guardian sponsor. ▶️ Click the profile info link to donate. Donation inquiries: 02-313-8886 For 25 years, CARE’s integrity in using donations has been recognized by South Korea’s Ministry of Justice, as well as its citizens and communities.

💗🐾🙏 In addition to these recent rescues, CARE provides a sanctuary for 800 dogs at their shelters, all rescued from the horrors of dog meat farms and puppy mills. Your donation will support CARE’s vital mission to end the dog meat trade and animal cruelty in South Korea, and will directly assist with the medical care, fostering, and overseas adoption of these deserving dogs.
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Livestream Video: Rescue of Sori and other dogs from Wild Fire.(저도 데려가 주세요! 온 몸 새까맣게 탄 아이)

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Prosecutor General of Supreme Public Prosecutor’s Office
[06590] 157 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
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South Korea

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South Korea

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Petition for Prosecution in Wildfire Animal Cruelty Cases and Stronger Companion Animal Protection in South Korea

To: The Prosecution Service and the Government of the Republic of Korea

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I am writing to express my profound distress and outrage regarding the horrific suffering inflicted upon companion animals, exemplified by the tragic case of Sori and countless others, during the recent wildfires. The story of Sori, a dog with once-yellow fur whose back was severely burned and blackened, only to be moved to another orchard as a guarding dog without receiving any medical treatment, is a stark illustration of the unacceptable cruelty and neglect these animals endure.

Sori’s plight reveals a disturbing disregard for the well-being of companion animals. Despite suffering significant burn injuries, she was not provided with veterinary care. Instead, her owner callously replaced the burned rope around her neck with a new chain and leash, forcing her back into a guarding role in an empty orchard. The festering wounds on her neck, left untreated for over two weeks following the wildfire, paint a grim picture of the pain and suffering she endured.

Sori’s case is not an isolated incident. I understand that many other companion animals were injured and tragically burned to death in the wildfires, left abandoned, chained, or otherwise helpless in the face of the disaster. These animals, who rely entirely on human care and protection, were subjected to unimaginable cruelty and a terrifying death.
I request immediate and decisive action from the South Korea’s Prosecution Service and the South Korean Government to address this egregious violation of animal welfare. Specifically, I urge you to:

1. Launch a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the injuries and deaths of companion animals in the recent wildfires, including the case of Sori.

2. Identify and prosecute the owners and any other responsible parties who subjected these animals to cruelty and neglect, leading to their suffering, injury, and death, to the full extent of the Animal Protection Act. The failure to provide necessary medical care and abandoning animals in a life-threatening situation constitutes a clear violation of this law.

3. Take immediate steps to strengthen South Korea’s Animal Protection Act to provide greater safeguards for companion animals, particularly in times of disaster. This must include provisions that explicitly mandate the evacuation of companion animals alongside their human families during emergencies like wildfires.

4. Implement proactive measures and clear protocols for the safe evacuation and sheltering of companion animals during natural disasters. This should include public awareness campaigns and resources to ensure that animals are not left behind.

5. Increase penalties for animal cruelty and neglect to serve as a strong deterrent against such horrific acts. The current legal framework must be robust enough to reflect the severity of the suffering inflicted upon these vulnerable beings.

The suffering endured by Sori and the countless animals who perished in the wildfires is a stain on our collective conscience. It is imperative that your office and the government take swift and meaningful action to hold those responsible accountable, prevent future tragedies, and demonstrate a commitment to the humane treatment and protection of all companion animals in South Korea. The world is watching, and we expect nothing less than justice for these innocent victims and a significant strengthening of animal protection laws. Petition:

Online petitions urging immediate and decisive action to ensure such horrific cruelty will not be tolerated in South Korea is in progress. https://chng.it/z9PL76mBqj, https://chng.it/FWgNZpyFGv

Sincerely,

[Your name, city, country]

📝 Suggested message in Korean

산불 동물 학대 사건에 대한 기소 및 대한민국 반려동물 보호 강화 촉구 청원

수신: 검찰청과 대한민국 정부

다음 영상들을 시청해 주시기 바랍니다:

저는 최근 발생한 산불로 인해 소리와 수많은 다른 반려동물들이 겪은 끔찍한 고통에 대해 깊은 분노와 울분을 금할 수 없어 이 편지를 씁니다. 한때 노란 털을 가졌던 개 소리가 심하게 화상을 입고 검게 그을렸음에도 불구하고 치료는커녕 다른 과수원으로 옮겨져 다시 경비견 역할을 해야 했던 이야기는 이 동물들이 겪는 용납할 수 없는 잔혹함과 방치의 실상을 여실히 보여줍니다.

소리의 고난은 반려동물의 복지에 대한 충격적인 무관심을 드러냅니다. 심각한 화상에도 불구하고 수의학적 치료를 받지 못했습니다. 대신, 주인이 매정하게도 불에 타 녹아내린 목줄을 새 사슬과 목줄로 바꾸어 묶고 텅 빈 과수원에서 다시 경비견 역할을 강요했습니다. 산불 이후 2주 이상 치료받지 못한 채 방치된 소리의 곪은 목의 상처는 그녀가 겪은 고통과 괴로움을 생생하게 보여줍니다.

소리의 사례는 결코 고립된 사건이 아닙니다. 저는 이번 산불로 인해 수많은 다른 반려동물들이 묶인 채 버려지고, 혹은 속수무책으로 불길 속에서 비극적인 죽음을 맞이했다는 사실을 알고 있습니다. 인간의 보살핌과 보호에 전적으로 의존하는 이 동물들은 상상조차 할 수 없는 잔혹함과 끔찍한 죽음을 당했습니다.

저는 대한민국 검찰청과 대한민국 정부에 이 심각한 동물 복지 위반 사안에 대해 즉각적이고 단호한 조치를 취해 주실 것을 요청합니다. 구체적으로 다음 사항을 강력히 촉구합니다:

1. 반려동물 학대 및 사망 사건에 대한 철저한 조사: 소리의 사례를 포함하여 이번 산불로 인한 반려동물들의 부상과 사망에 대해 철저하고 포괄적인 조사를 착수해 주십시오.

2. 학대 및 방임 책임자 기소: 반려동물들에게 학대와 방임을 가해 고통과 부상, 죽음에 이르게 한 주인과 관련자를 동물보호법에 의거해 전면적으로 기소해 주십시오. 생명을 위협하는 상황에 동물을 버리는 행위, 필요한 의료 조치를 제공하지 않는 행위는 명백한 법적 위반입니다.

3. 동물보호법 강화: 한국의 동물보호법을 강화하여, 재난 발생 시 반려동물들이 인간과 함께 대피할 수 있도록 명시적인 조항을 추가해 주십시오. 반려동물들이 재난 상황에서 방치되지 않도록 하는 법적 보호책을 마련해야 합니다.

4. 반려동물 안전 대피 및 보호 방안 마련: 자연재해 발생 시 반려동물을 안전하게 대피시키고 보호할 수 있는 명확한 프로토콜을 구축하고, 이를 위한 공공 교육 및 자원을 제공해 주십시오.

5. 동물 학대 처벌 강화: 동물 학대와 방임에 대한 처벌을 강화하여, 이러한 끔찍한 행위가 더 이상 발생하지 않도록 강력한 억제력을 발휘해 주십시오. 현행 법률은 이들의 고통을 반영하기에 불충분합니다.

소리와 산불로 목숨을 잃은, 불에 화상을 입은 수많은 동물들이 겪은 고통은 우리 모두의 양심에 깊은 상처를 남겼습니다. 정부와 검찰청은 책임자에게 책임을 묻고, 미래의 비극을 예방하며, 대한민국의 모든 반려동물에 대한 인도적인 대우와 보호에 대한 의지를 보여주기 위해 신속하고 의미 있는 조치를 취해야 합니다. 전 세계가 지켜보고 있으며, 우리는 이 무고한 희생자들을 위한 정의 실현과 동물 보호법의 실질적인 강화를 기대합니다.

이러한 끔찍한 잔혹 행위가 대한민국에서 더 이상 용납되지 않을 것이라는 단호한 의지를 보여주시기를 간곡히 촉구하는 온라인 청원이 진행 중입니다: https://chng.it/z9PL76mBqj, https://chng.it/FWgNZpyFGv.

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CARE’s Post in Korean: 화상입었는데 치료없이 또 다른 밭지킴이가 된 소리 이야기

노란빛의 털을 가진 소리는 등 위가 새까맣게 타 들어가 검은 개가 되었다. 어디선가 묶여 밭을 지켰을 아이. 주인은 소리를 치료하지 않은 채, 불타지 않은 과수원에 데리고 와서 이미 불에 타녹아 소리의 목까지 태웠을 그 줄을 버리고 새 목줄에 소리를 묶어 놓았다, 재가 묻어 까매졌을 그 쇠줄은 버려지고, 새 쇠줄이 또 소리의 목을 묶었다. 소리의 타버린 목둘레는 고름이 뭉쳐 흘러내리고 있었다. 산불 발발이후 14일 이상 방치되어 있었다. 살이 썩어들어가는 소리를 이대로 둘 수 없어 메모를 써 놓고 케어는 소리를 차에 태웠다.
🆘️소리는 병원에 입원해 치료 중입니다. 온몸 여기저기 화상의 상처를 견디며 아무도 없는 과수원을 또 지키고 있던 소리의 대부모가 되어 주세요
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