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International Day for Korean Dogs and Cats
IDA and other animal advocates to protest on July 20th

In an effort to shine a spotlight on the illegal trade in dog and cat meat in South Korea, IDA has again teamed up with Animal Freedom Korea (AFK) (www.animalkorea.org) to hold our 2nd annual International Day for Korean Dogs and Cats. This year's global day of action, co-sponsored by Korean animal protection groups CARE and KAAP, will be held on July 20th, 2006, to coincide with the first of Korea's "Bok days" (literally, the hot, dog days of summer). South Korea's dog meat consumption increases during this time of year because some superstitiously believe they can keep cool by eating animals who do not sweat.

Last year, IDA and AFK successfully organized activists from a dozen countries - including Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Spain and Tanzania - for this international day of protest. In the U.S., demonstrators converged on Korean consulates and embassies in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif.; and Portland, Ore. to oppose the illegal eating of cats and dogs in South Korea. View pictures of last year's events.

IDA extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made last year's International Day for Korea's Dogs and Cats so successful. Please join us again this year on July 20th as we urge the South Korean Government to enforce a ban on the consumption of dogs and cats and introduce meaningful legislation to protect the animals in Korea.

What You Can Do:
IDA will hold events outside of Korean consulates in several major American cities on July 20th to protest cruelty to dogs and cats in Korea. Please join us for this important global day of action (see below for details on the San Francisco and Los Angeles protests: more details to come on other cities).

What: San Francisco, Calif. - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20th from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Republic of Korea Consulate General in San Francisco, 3500 Clay Street (near Laurel Street - online map here)

Contact: Melissa Gonzalez at 415-388-9641, ext. 228 or Melissa@idausa.org

What: Fresno, Calif. - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Where: PetsMart Store, 3220 W Shaw Ave., Fresno CA, 93711 (corner of W Shaw & N Feland Aves))

Contact: Lindsey Boos 559-901-3281

What: Los Angeles, Calif.- International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20th from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Republic of Korea Consulate General in San Francisco, 3500 Clay Street (near Laurel Street - online map here)

Contact: Bill Dyer at Bill@idausa.org

What: Atlanta, Georgia. - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20, 2006, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Korean Consulate, 229 Peachtree Street, Atlanta

Contact: Dino Vlachos with GARP at dvlachos@yahoo.com

What: Syracuse, N.Y. - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: July 20, 2006, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Where: Columbus Circle, Downtown Syracuse

Contact: Lou De Santis at 315-434-9039 or ldesant3@twcny.rr.com

What: San Francisco, Calif. - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20th from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Republic of Korea Consulate General in San Francisco, 3500 Clay Street (near Laurel Street - online map here)

Contact: Melissa Gonzalez at 415-388-9641, ext. 228 or Melissa@idausa.org

What: Barcelona, Spain - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20th at 12:30 p.m.

Where: Av. Portal del'Angel (cine París)

Contact: Núria Querol gevha@animalprotector.com, Nieves Camarero libera@liberaong.org, Carla Cornella carla@faada.org

What: Mexico City, Mexico - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20th at 3:00 p.m.

Where: Korean Embassy in Mexico City, Lope Diaz de Armendariz No. 110; Col. Lomas Virreyes C.P. 11000, Mexico D.F.

Contact: Perla Oloarte with Naturanimales, 04455 13439999 or perla_oloarte@yahoo.com

Notes: We will all be there at 2:00, but it will officially start at 3:00

What: Seoul, South Korea - International Day of Action for Korean Dogs and Cats

When: Thursday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where: In front of the rear gate of the government offices at Gwanghwa-moon, Seoul

Contact: John at johnyhkim2350@hanmail.net.

Notes: The following organizations are participating:

Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth. (CARE)

Korean Association for Animal Protection (KAAP)

Voice for Animals

Animal Freedom Korea (AFK)

Korean Alliance for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

  • Organize a protest at the Korean Embassy or Consulate nearest you on or around July 20th! If you don't live in a city with an Embassy or Consulate, you can still organize a demonstration in a busy location with a lot of foot traffic. Write to koreandogs@idausa.org and we'll add your event to our protest page and send you posters and leaflets.
  • Sign IDA's petition urging the Korean Prime Minister to strengthen his country's Animal Protection Law and prevent cruelty to dogs and cats killed for meat.

Please visit IDA's Korean Dog Farm Campaign to learn more about IDA's efforts to stop the Korean dog and cat meat industry.

What You Can Do

Take Action: Urge Korean Prime Minister to Strengthen Animal Protection Law 

Write to the South Korean government and ask that they amend the Animal Protection Law as described above. 

Ambassador Lee, Tae-Sik
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
2450 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: (202)939-5600
Fax: (202)797-0595
E-mail: korinfo@koreaemb.org 
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