In her short two-year life, Chi Chi the Yellow Lab has experienced her share of horrors.
She was found in a trashcan in Korea. After being bound at the ankles, hung upside-down, and stuffed with food to “fatten her up,” her legs became very infected.
Regarded as “rotten meat,” she was literally thrown away, considered garbage despite the fact that she was still alive.
“Most dog meat butchers believe that pain caused by torture, such as binding their legs, will make their meat more tender,” explains a video by Animal Rescue, Media, & Education (ARME), the animal welfare organization who aided in Chi Chi’s recovery.
By the time she was found, infection spread throughout her body, and vets had no choice but to amputate all four legs. They weren’t sure if she would even survive.
Chi Chi at the vet hospital before amputation.
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But she did. And even more miraculously, Chi Chi–meaning “loving” in Korean–remained happy, energetic, and of course, ever lovable.
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Thank you to everyone who purchased something for Chi Chi on her Amazon Wish List!armeteam.org
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But more importantly, she her unshakable optimism has lead her to health and a family that absolutely adores her. What a perfect match!
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The horrors of the dog meat trade are shocking, however it is still practiced and celebrated.
But you can help! Sign the iHeartDogs petition to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. Then, show the world your opposition. The purchase of any of these anti-Yulin products provides meals for dogs who have been saved from the dog meat trade. Together, we can end the cruelty for good!
