The closures are done in partnership with dog farmers eager to leave the controversial trade, and in the hope that the South Korean government will adopt and expand this working model to phase out the cruel industry for good. (hsi.org)
HSI will work with other dog farmers who agree to get out of the cruel dog meat trade permanently and transition into more humane trades. (hsi.org)
Other dog farmers who HSI has helped have moved into humane livelihoods like chili plant growing and water delivery. (hsi.org)