NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - More than 120 dogs from a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea are headed to an animal shelter in New Jersey.
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison says it is taking in the dogs after their lives were saved by Humane Society International.
The dogs began arriving April 26 and will eventually be put up for adoption. The owner of the farm reportedly contacted HSI asking for help getting out of the dog meat business.
According to HSI, dogs are raised for their meat for a small market in South Korea.
"We are proud to be serving as an emergency shelter operation to welcome and care for more than 120 dogs rescued by Humane Society International (HSI) from a dog meat farm in South Korea. The dogs began arriving on April 26th and are being provided medical treatment, time for adjustment and will later be put up for adoption."
The dogs are part of a group of 250 dogs and puppies rescued by HSI.
Shelters on the east coast where these dogs will be available for adoption include:
Monmouth County SPCA , NJ (732) 542-0040
Animal Alliance NJ (609) 635-7006
Dutchess County SPCA, NY (845) 452-7722
Cumberland County SPCA & South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, NJ (856) 691-1500
Lancaster SPCA, PA (717) 917-6979
Humane Society of Atlantic City, NJ (609) 347-2487
Animal Rescue League, PA (412) 345-7300
Mastiffs to Mutts, PA mastiffstomutts@gmail.com
Rescue our Furry Friends, PA 1-877-933-ROFF (7633)
Second Chance Animal Shelter, MA (508) 867-5525
Upper Valley Humane Society, NH (603) 448-6888
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, ME (207) 854-9771
New Hampshire SPCA, (603) 772-2921