Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/patou-dog-meat-rescue-humane-society/

It’s a sad reality, but many animals are unnecessarily slaughtered for food. Even in areas with access to other protein-rich foods like beans, soy, and mock meats, animal meat remains a popular choice.

In some areas, dogs are still farmed or used for food. It’s not as common as it once was, but in areas like China, South Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam, small populations of people consume dog meat, resulting in dogs being cruelly killed.

One dog that was on its way to being slaughtered was an adorable poodle-looking pup named Patou. The sweet dog lived his life on a dog meat farm, and it would’ve ended there if it hadn’t been for rescuers with the Humane Society International.

The Humane Society shared on YouTube:

“HSI works all year round in China, South Korea, Indonesia and Viet Nam to end the cruelty. In most countries, dogs are stolen pets or grabbed from the streets. In South Korea, dogs are farmed in appalling conditions.

Dog and cat traders snatch animals from the streets, steal pets from backyards or buy them from owners. They are crammed together on the back of trucks and driven for days—sick, hungry, thirsty, injured and afraid—then beaten to death or hanged in slaughterhouses or markets. In South Korea, dogs are bred in barren cages, without proper food, water or protection from the elements.”

The sweet pup now knows what it’s like to run freely, play fetch, get pets and snuggles, and love. He knows what it’s like to be cared for and have a place to call home.

Watch the video below:

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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog