Free Korean Dogs is a registered charity founded in 2015 with the mission to rescue, rehabilitate and find forever-loving homes for dogs saved from the Korean dog meat trade.
Our journey began when our founder, EK Park, witnessed a horrifying scene in her native South Korea. The brutality she witnessed compelled her to take action and speak out against the suffering endured by millions of dogs in the Korean dog meat trade. Korea’s lack of legislation regulating this industry allows for unfathomable inhumane treatment, making it a political landmine that few in power wish to address.
We divide our mission across three basic pillars: rescue, adoption, and awareness. Since 2015, we’ve made huge advances in all three areas, shutting down three dog meat farm operations, facilitating the adoption of over 1, 500 rescue dogs, and launching Freedom Walk, our annual event to raise public awareness about the Korean dog meat trade:
Three Dogs Rescued From South Korean Meat Trade Find Chance For New Life In South Elgin
Free Korean Dogs US (FKD US) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA, Federal Tax ID #85-2573367. We hold charitable organization registrations in Washington (#2004912), Oregon (#58908), and California (#0274571).
With dedication and the support of volunteers, partners, adopters, and supporters like you, we can work together to provide all animals with peaceful and happy lives.
Want to work with us? We have an incredibly engaged volunteer community, and there are so many ways you can get involved.
Dogs From South Korean Dog Meat Farm Now At Potter League
EK Park, originally from South Korea, moved to Canada in 2002. She studied new media and pursued a career as a professional photographer and videographer. However, her desire to use her skills for a cause dear to her heart—advocating for vulnerable animals and raising public awareness—grew stronger. She began volunteering with local animal rescues, including Toronto Street Cats. However, it was during a visit to her family in Korea that everything changed. Witnessing the horrifying reality of the dog meat trade and the unimaginable cruelty inflicted upon defenceless dogs deeply impacted her.
With over twenty-two years of work experience in the financial industry, William’s in-depth knowledge of business operations, finance and leadership complements the progress and momentum Free Korean Dogs has built in the last few years. William was inspired by Free Korean Dogs and its mission to bring public awareness to animal welfare. He also adopted two Korean rescues, Woojoo and Luna.
Sara has always been an active member of the non-profit community, professionally and in volunteer roles. She is also a lifelong animal lover and is always known to stop to pet stray dogs and cats during her travels. Her two passions match her role in helping dogs find their forever homes. Along with dogs, Sara loves pigs, cows, and goats and believes in the words of her favourite activists, “be kind to all kinds.”
South Korean Dog Adoption: Save A Dog From The Dog Meat Trade
Since retiring in 2012, David has devoted his time to caring for his aging Shiba Inu and volunteering at various film and music festivals around Vancouver. After the passing of his Shiba, David connected with Free Korean Dogs and started volunteering for them in 2018, where he adopted a FKD rescue, Jingu, in February 2019. “It’s so rewarding seeing the anticipation and joy on the adopters’ faces when they meet their new dogs for the first time at the airport.”
Andrew is a small business owner and entrepreneur based in Vancouver, BC. Raised on a hobby farm and the son of a veterinarian, he has a lifelong love of all animals. He discovered Free Korean Dogs while looking for a charity that had a direct, tangible impact on saving dogs. He strongly believes in the mission of FKD and won’t stop offering support in any way he can until every dog is saved.
Steve has always loved dogs. Having personally rescued four dogs (so far), he is delighted to help the Free Korean Dogs family by completing the required documentation at customs and the cargo offices in Toronto. Meeting the adopters and handing over their precious new rescues is reward enough!
Dog Meat Rescues Need Help Getting To U.s
Robert has always had a love for dogs. He has worked in the financial services industry for over 19 years. Robert and his wife adopted Kea from Free Korean Dogs in the Fall of 2017, and he has been an active member ever since. He has a passion for helping dogs find their forever homes and fundraising.
Carrie is a scientist, gardener, and mother to a large 2-legged and 4-legged, multi-species family. She believes that by honouring and nurturing the natural world, we are ourselves made whole. Carrie has 3 FKD dogs: Sachi, Honey and Torry – also known as Gimpy, Patchy and Winky – and another dog, plus cats, rabbits and horses. There’s always something going on! The opportunity to help humans and dogs grow together as families is a privilege that Carrie values greatly.
Jeffery is an animal lover with two dogs and a cat. He works in the public sector. Jeffery has been volunteering for different charitable organizations for 10+ years, helping both humans and animals! By volunteering with FKD, he hopes to help more animals in need of finding the right home.
Rescued From A Puppy Mill In S. Korea And Flown All The Way To San Francisco To Start A New Life 😊
Rebecca has always been an animal lover. She loves spending time with her dogs and cat. Rebecca first became involved with Free Korean Dogs as a small business partner and then started volunteering to help facilitate the adoption interview process. She hopes to help out as many animals in need as possible.
Madhvi is a certified dog training consultant. She specializes in working with force-free, positive reinforcement, and behaviour modification techniques. Having a strong connection with rescues, she is the proud mom of 3 rescue dogs (2 of which are FKDs) and is a regular volunteer at the Oakville Humane Society, working with level 5+ shelter dogs.
Erin is a Seattle native who works in the public policy and politics sector in Washington State. She has had a deep connection to all animals since childhood, but since she grew up in a pet-free household, she had to get creative! Erin started walking and sitting neighborhood dogs in elementary school and has been increasingly active in dog care, fostering, and rescue ever since. Erin adopted Winter, her second Jindo, from FKD in 2020 and has loved meeting and helping the sweet FKD fosters who land in Seattle in search of their forever home. In her free time, Erin loves hiking and exploring everything the PNW has to offer with her favorite furry hiking buddy.
Korean Dog Meat Survivors Find Forever Homes In California!
Jason is a technical training development consultant with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and the Pacific before settling in Portland with his wife Sook, and their FKD, Hwani. The FKD adoption process and the community were so supportive that he jumped at the chance to help the organization and its adoptable dogs. He enjoys kayaking, hiking, building boats, and traveling in his spare time and finds all these experiences are better with a dog.
Jenny, originally from Orange County, moved to the Bay Area in 2019. She is a marketing professional and entrepreneur that helps companies accelerate their growth. Jenny grew up alongside her family dog, AhZhi (아지), up until high school and had missed the connection she had built with animals. In 2022, she and her partner decided to adopt and were excited to adopt a senior boy named Gordon. In her free time, Jenny loves to take Gordon on hikes, car rides, and shopping (especially at Sephora – one of Gordon’s favourite stores).
Kathryn is a native of the east coast but has called Los Angeles home for nearly a decade. Her parents were active in horse and dog rescue, and she spent her childhood surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, and birds. Kathryn has continued supporting the rescue community throughout her life. She and her wife adopted JJ (Jongha) from FKD in 2022 as FKD’s first LA-based adopters. She is excited to help expand the FKD adopters community and welcome FKD fosters and rescues to LA. In her free time, Kathryn loves getting outside with her pups, playing polo, and gardening.
Korean Rescue Dog Who Lost All Four Paws In Meat Farm Finds A Forever Home
The Globe and Mail chronicles EK Park’s experience with Korea’s dog meat trade, highlighting her journey from witness to rescuer and the creation of Free Korean Dogs. Read the article
CBC explores EK Park’s mission with Free Korean Dogs to change South Korea’s tradition of eating dogs, highlighting her efforts to rescue and educate. Read the article
CBS News covers Canadian figure skater Meagan Duhamel’s rescue of Moo-tae, a dog saved from the Korean dog meat trade, with the help of Free Korean Dogs. Read the article
Volunteers Flying Out Of South Korea Wanted To Rescue Dogs From The Dog Meat Trade
The Dodo shares the heartwarming story Gucci, a Korean dosa mastiff, rescued from a dog meat farm by Free Korean Dogs and adopted by a loving family in Toronto. Read the article
The Washing Post reports on dogs saved by Free Korean Dogs, who found a temporary shelter in Maryland, marking a new chapter in their rescue journey. Read the article
Behind-the-scenes coverage of a CityNews interview with Will Yang, Free Korean Dogs board member. Will discusses the challenges of Korean dog rescue operations.
Surprise Puppies Add To Rescued Dogs From South Korea
The Dodo reports on five puppies destined for “dog tonic” in South Korea. With
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