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KimMee's Mom · 03-26-2006, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyjimmy

Koreans who eat dog meat also think it’s a delicacy and it’s traditional culture which westerners can’t say anything about.
I don’t think it’s a culture, dog meat is only a bad habit from the old days which has to stop. You talk about horse’s meat. I think horse meat, whale meat and dog meat all should stop. We don’t have to compete among each other which food is the most horrible. The point is whether Korea or USA or France, if it’s a horrible eating then we should stop eating.

If you see the poor dogs eyes waiting for death, you can’t say it’s a delicacy. It’s only animal cruelty.

I did see the dogs - I walked up to them and started to pet them when I realized that I was standing at a dog butcher shop. I seriously almost fainted as I looked up and saw the dog meat hanging. It is a shame for this to happen but I still don't think we can condemn another culture's ways- We eat beef and turkey and chicken - who is looking them in the eye when they are slaughtered. I understand your wanting to get this noticed and hopefully things will change but you have to do it with love and kindness.

Emmsmom · 03-26-2006, 06:43 AM

I can't believe that here on YT anyone would say this is ok! Maybe I am reading this wrong who knows. This is a SICK practice. There is nothing that is right about this. They skin these dogs ALIVE! What worse is that some may say not to discriminate but it is really hard not to look at someone who is from Korea and not saw EWWWW!

Michelle

Emmsmom · 03-26-2006, 06:52 AM

I wanted to add that I know not everyone from Korea is like this.Often I have to stop and remind myself of that.

Michelle

bubbles4blossom · 03-26-2006, 07:20 AM

I signed this.Thank you for making us aware of these conditions.

txshopper73 · 03-26-2006, 07:34 AM

That is so sad! I signed the petition!!!!

red98vett · 03-26-2006, 11:16 AM

Emmsmom...I give KimMees mom credit for defending the culture of Korea...but I also know she probably didn't mean to sound like she defended this practice...but what some people eat in their cultures - we would never dream of eating.

Hopefully people can see this as an OLD part of Culture and even the country who think this is a delicacy are coming around to more modern thinking like we do....that eating dog is cruel, sick and horrible for the dogs....

there ARE countries that can't believe we eat COW ...but we do it here every day. Please don't take this as I AGREE with this practice .....I Think it's HORRIBLE ! but also know the person who defended it is very sweet woman and she has been to the country herself and probably saw first hand how different their culture is.

The animals we eat do NOT play fetch...or look into your eyes....kiss us ....or wait for us to come home....(well I'm sure there is a cow or 2 out there that will kiss someone - but I haven't met any

)

I wish the world would remember......DOG is GOD spelt backwards....

jimmyjimmy · 03-26-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KimMee's Mom

I did see the dogs - I walked up to them and started to pet them when I realized that I was standing at a dog butcher shop. I seriously almost fainted as I looked up and saw the dog meat hanging. It is a shame for this to happen but I still don't think we can condemn another culture's ways- We eat beef and turkey and chicken - who is looking them in the eye when they are slaughtered. I understand your wanting to get this noticed and hopefully things will change but you have to do it with love and kindness.

I am really sorry about your experience with the dogs in front of the butcher.
I also agree we have to respect another culture which we are not used to.

I don`t mean to defence myself, and I am really proud of being a Korean. I studied Korean history in Korean university. I know we have a rich history and many civilized things we can show proudly to the world.
I will be even more proud if some Koreans don`t eat dogs anymore.

For me saving dogs is more important than become embarrassed bc I am Korean , so I said some doggy eaters are barbarians . If anyone mistreats our companian animals I would say he or she is a barbarian no matter which country they come from.

I totally don`t agree eating dog under the name of 'cultural diversities' . Because in human history, chicken or pigs are raised to be eaten but dogs are a different rank of animals. They show so much emotion and have always been human`s best friends. I believe Korean dogs have been same to their people .
I want to respect all the dogs. I can`t agree some dogs have different purpose.

I hope this thing changes eventually.. I will try to calm down. I `ve been not myself thesedays when I saw the animal cruelty. Thank you for interests.

red98vett · 03-26-2006, 11:20 AM

JimmyJimmy - don't stop being outraged !

People NEED to hear this and the internet is an awesome tool to help let people know what's going on in the world....so don't apologise for being passionate....

I actually didn't know this is still being done that much still (though I DO know about the disgusting Fur trade) and it made me sick to read....but people do need to be made aware of it in order to help STOP it.

So ....Rock on !!

speck103 · 03-26-2006, 11:27 AM

I lived in Korea for about a year 3 years ago. I had a couple of American friends there who tried dog at a restaraunt and they were fine with it. They preferred not to think of the cruel conditions the dogs were kept in before being slaughtered or how some of them are beaten to death and skinned. I made friends with Koreans while I was there and I know the preparation methods to be fact. Although I respect other peoples culture, to me it's really disgusting and sad. I personally think eating any dead animals is disgusting (I'm a vegetarian), but obviously I can't make everyone feel the same way. I think the answer is to make sure cruelty laws are in place and abided by.
I really hope that anyone who knowingly harms any animals pays for it dearly after they leave this earth.

nifer · 03-27-2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmsmom

it is really hard not to look at someone who is from Korea and not saw EWWWW!
Michelle

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Originally Posted by Emmsmom

I wanted to add that I know not everyone from Korea is like this.Often I have to stop and remind myself of that.
Michelle

uhm, right. nice attempt at a save.

this disgusts me as much as people who eat chickens, cows, pigs, etc knowing the conditions THOSE animals are raised/slaughtered yet it doesn't keep them from eating their hamburgers or chicken nuggets.

Emmsmom · 03-27-2006, 05:54 AM

Oh well everyone has an opinion.

kitty · 03-27-2006, 05:56 AM

I am saddend by this culture BUT I think they have a right to their culture EVEN when we don't agree with it. Korea is not the only one with this culture. They also eat dog in Indoneisia. My dad worked over there for a while and he has a dog that he "resuced". He found her hanging (still alive) with part of her tail cut off. They were bleeding the puppy. Supposidly it makes the meat tender. Anyway my dad grabbed the dog and ran. He told a bunch of his buddies who went and "resued" the rest of the litter. This poor family went without dinner that night. So I totally understand. I just think they have a right to their culture. (If I were in my dad's shoes, I would've grabbed the dog and ran too.)

Emmsmom · 03-27-2006, 06:00 AM

JimmyJimmy, I agree with Red98Vett! People need to know this is still happening. Most don't know this practice is still going on so this info is a good thing! I also wanted to let you know that I signed the Petition. Great Work!

red98vett · 03-27-2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kitty

I am saddend by this culture BUT I think they have a right to their culture EVEN when we don't agree with it. Korea is not the only one with this culture. They also eat dog in Indoneisia. My dad worked over there for a while and he has a dog that he "resuced". He found her hanging (still alive) with part of her tail cut off. They were bleeding the puppy. Supposidly it makes the meat tender. Anyway my dad grabbed the dog and ran. He told a bunch of his buddies who went and "resued" the rest of the litter. This poor family went without dinner that night. So I totally understand. I just think they have a right to their culture. (If I were in my dad's shoes, I would've grabbed the dog and ran too.)

OMG your dad is a hero....you must be so proud of him and that was outstanding....

but...really really AWFUL TO READ...I didn't know this either

This really REALLY needs to be stopped. I wish we could do more to educate people on this.....I read ALOT .....and didn't know this was still happening and to hear about that poor alive doggie hanging with a cut tail is truly sickening...I got chills reading that

red98vett · 03-27-2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmsmom

JimmyJimmy, I agree with Red98Vett! People need to know this is still happening. Most don't know this practice is still going on so this info is a good thing! I also wanted to let you know that I signed the Petition. Great Work!

Thanks and same to you ! Great work yourself...we all need to sign that petition....ALL OF US...

03-26-2006, 07:20 AM	#19
bubbles4blossom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Liberty Center Ohio Posts: 252	I signed this.Thank you for making us aware of these conditions. __________________ Heather Fries Neo 12/25/03 Maggie 06/01/05

03-26-2006, 07:34 AM	#20
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	That is so sad! I signed the petition!!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

03-26-2006, 11:16 AM	#21
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Emmsmom...I give KimMees mom credit for defending the culture of Korea...but I also know she probably didn't mean to sound like she defended this practice...but what some people eat in their cultures - we would never dream of eating. Hopefully people can see this as an OLD part of Culture and even the country who think this is a delicacy are coming around to more modern thinking like we do....that eating dog is cruel, sick and horrible for the dogs.... there ARE countries that can't believe we eat COW ...but we do it here every day. Please don't take this as I AGREE with this practice .....I Think it's HORRIBLE ! but also know the person who defended it is very sweet woman and she has been to the country herself and probably saw first hand how different their culture is. The animals we eat do NOT play fetch...or look into your eyes....kiss us ....or wait for us to come home....(well I'm sure there is a cow or 2 out there that will kiss someone - but I haven't met any ) I wish the world would remember......DOG is GOD spelt backwards.... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

03-26-2006, 11:20 AM	#23
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	JimmyJimmy - don't stop being outraged ! People NEED to hear this and the internet is an awesome tool to help let people know what's going on in the world....so don't apologise for being passionate.... I actually didn't know this is still being done that much still (though I DO know about the disgusting Fur trade) and it made me sick to read....but people do need to be made aware of it in order to help STOP it. So ....Rock on !! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

03-26-2006, 11:27 AM	#24
speck103 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 255	my two cents I lived in Korea for about a year 3 years ago. I had a couple of American friends there who tried dog at a restaraunt and they were fine with it. They preferred not to think of the cruel conditions the dogs were kept in before being slaughtered or how some of them are beaten to death and skinned. I made friends with Koreans while I was there and I know the preparation methods to be fact. Although I respect other peoples culture, to me it's really disgusting and sad. I personally think eating any dead animals is disgusting (I'm a vegetarian), but obviously I can't make everyone feel the same way. I think the answer is to make sure cruelty laws are in place and abided by. I really hope that anyone who knowingly harms any animals pays for it dearly after they leave this earth.

03-26-2006, 06:43 AM	#17
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	I can't believe that here on YT anyone would say this is ok! Maybe I am reading this wrong who knows. This is a SICK practice. There is nothing that is right about this. They skin these dogs ALIVE! What worse is that some may say not to discriminate but it is really hard not to look at someone who is from Korea and not saw EWWWW! Michelle

03-26-2006, 06:52 AM	#18
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	I wanted to add that I know not everyone from Korea is like this.Often I have to stop and remind myself of that. Michelle

03-27-2006, 05:54 AM	#26
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	Oh well everyone has an opinion.

03-27-2006, 05:56 AM	#27
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,258	I am saddend by this culture BUT I think they have a right to their culture EVEN when we don't agree with it. Korea is not the only one with this culture. They also eat dog in Indoneisia. My dad worked over there for a while and he has a dog that he "resuced". He found her hanging (still alive) with part of her tail cut off. They were bleeding the puppy. Supposidly it makes the meat tender. Anyway my dad grabbed the dog and ran. He told a bunch of his buddies who went and "resued" the rest of the litter. This poor family went without dinner that night. So I totally understand. I just think they have a right to their culture. (If I were in my dad's shoes, I would've grabbed the dog and ran too.)

03-27-2006, 06:00 AM	#28
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	JimmyJimmy, I agree with Red98Vett! People need to know this is still happening. Most don't know this practice is still going on so this info is a good thing! I also wanted to let you know that I signed the Petition. Great Work!