Canadian Olympic star Meagan Duhamel lends voice to calls for end to dog meat trade

A Canadian Olympic star is adding her voice to those calling for an end to the dog-meat trade.

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Meagan Duhamel was on hand Thursday in Montreal as Humane Society International‘s Canadian branch detailed its latest rescue operation.

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The pairs figure skating star says she’s happy to support the work of groups trying to put an end to the South Korean dog-meat trade.

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One of Duhamel’s own pets, Moo-tae, was rescued from a South Korean dog-meat farm.

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There are an estimated 17,000 such facilities in South Korea, where canines are raised for human consumption.

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Humane Society International is housing more than 80 dogs at the organization’s emergency shelter in Montreal after rescuing them in Siheung-si.

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A spokeswoman for the animal rights organization says they were found in horrific conditions and had never received proper care or food.

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HSI says it has closed 11 dog-meat farms and rescued about 1,300 dogs.