Canine

Home of China's dog meat festival defiant amid outcry

Residents of China's southern city of Yulin defends eating dog meat to celebrate the summer solstice yesterday, as animal rights activists seek new ways to pressure organizers to cancel the annual festival.

Korean woman raises 200 dogs saved from streets, restaurants

In South Korea, where dogs are considered a traditional delicacy and have only recently become popular as pets, Jung's love for her canine friends is viewed by some as odd. But others see her as a champion of animal rights.

June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018

Home of China's dog meat festival defiant amid outcry

Residents of China's southern city of Yulin defends eating dog meat to celebrate the summer solstice yesterday, as animal rights activists seek new ways to pressure organizers to cancel the annual festival.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Korean woman raises 200 dogs saved from streets, restaurants

In South Korea, where dogs are considered a traditional delicacy and have only recently become popular as pets, Jung's love for her canine friends is viewed by some as odd. But others see her as a champion of animal rights.