Dogs Once Destined for Slaughter on South Korean Dog Meat Farm Now Safe with Black Dog Animal Rescue

Black Dog Animal Rescue’s Director of Operations, Emilee Intlekofer, helps socialize the rescued dogs by observing them in a calming manner.

CHEYENNE, WY. (May 6, 2016) – Black Dog Animal Rescue (BDAR) partnered with the Larimer Humane Society to find loving homes for two dogs once headed to slaughter. The dogs that arrived at BDAR are part of a group of 250 dogs and puppies rescued by Humane Society International (HSI)’s Animal Rescue Team from a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea. These dogs have been living in filthy, cramped cages exposed to the elements and given only enough food to survive. Many suffer from disease, injury, malnutrition and were subject to terrible, daily neglect and cruelty. The dogs accepted into the BDAR program are an adult female Husky mix and a young male Mastiff.

They will receive a full medical and behavioral evaluation. Before being made available for adoption the dogs will be treated for any medical issues and begin any necessary behavior modification to help socialize them. The dogs are currently in foster care and will be only made available for adoption when they are cleared for intergration into a new home.

“We are extremely grateful to the continued support from the Wyoming community for our mission. We are acutely aware of the fact that we would not be here, and would be unable to afford so many animals a second chance at a great life, without the financial contributions and goodwill of people throughout the state,” said Britney Wallesch, Executive Director of BDAR. “While the story of these dogs is a fascinating one that we are so grateful to be a part of, we also have many animals in our program that are currently looking for their new homes.” 

Black Dog Animal Rescue is Wyoming’s largest rescue. The mission of BDAR is to provide homeless animals across Wyoming with guaranteed safe and secure placement, promote the use of proven life-saving programs in our communities, and advocate for animal welfare. To learn more about BDAR and see the list of adoptable pets, visit bdar.org.

Norman (brown mastiff) and Tamela (tan husky mix) check out the play area at BDAR.

First Quarter Adoptions Breaking Records!

Skye is an adoptable lab and pit bull mix. Find information about her and other available pets by clicking on the adopt button in the navigation bar!

Thanks in part to an extraordinary volunteer and foster home network, more than 140 homeless pets have been adopted from Black Dog Animal Rescue in 2016. That number reflects a doubling of adoption numbers during the same time last year.

“These animals owe their lives to the dedicated foster homes and volunteers who work tirelessly on their behalf,” said Britney Wallesch, Executive Director. “We have had many new volunteers come into our foster care program since the beginning of the year, and these adoption numbers are a direct reflection of their efforts.”

Black Dog Animal Rescue’s foster program volunteers offer up their homes for shelter pets in need of a safe place to stay while awaiting adoption. BDAR partners with animal shelters to help reduce shelter populations and to identify animals who might need specialized services or individualized care plans in order to successfully find an adoptive home. The organization believes adoption numbers continue to climb due to changing perceptions of shelter pets in general and proactive adoption promotions.

“We strive to make the pet adoption process approachable,” says Wallesch. “All of our shelter partners are committed to finding positive solutions for our homeless pets, and we are working together to make adoption the first choice for all would-be pet owners.”

BDAR provides spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchips, and any additional medical care necessary to help an animal find an adoptive home. The organization treats congenital and chronic problems, illness, injury and more in the hope of making pets as healthy as possible when their families adopt them. Veterinary care is the largest single program expense incurred by the organization.

BDAR is currently running a virtual spring fundraiser in conjunction with the annual Jackalope 5K, to be held on April 30th in Laramie, WY. Money raised from the spring fundraiser and the 5K event will go toward supporting the organization’s medical care fund.

Black Dog Animal Rescue, headquartered in Cheyenne, is Wyoming's largest rescue. BDAR's adoption program is foster-home based, which means that all of the adoptable animals live off-site with a volunteer foster family. The majority of the animals come from partnerships with shelters around the state.

To donate, register for the race, or view adoptable pets visit www.bdar.org or call 307-214-6600.

Newest DOG Project Graduates and Recruits

Meet the latest DOG Project graduates and see the new recruits! All dogs listed as available for adoption can be found on our "adopt" page.

• Danica (Graduate) - 2 year old red female border collie. Pending Adoption!
• Pork (Graduate) - 5 year old male boxer, available for adoption!
• Tucker (Graduate) - 7 year old male terrier mix. Adoption Pending!
• Jinnie (Graduate) - 3 year old female beagle mix. Adoption Pending!
• Sam (Graduate) - 4 1/2 year old female lab mix. Adoption Pending!
• Bronco (Graduate) 3 1/2 year old male redbone coonhound mix. Available for adoption!
• Lydia (New Recruit) - 3 year old female pug and beagle mix. Available for adoption!
• Samuel (New Recruit) - 4 year old male husky mix. Available for adoption!
• Dobby (New Recruit) - 6 year old female greyhound and beagle mix. Available for adoption!
• Rockie (New Recruit) - 1 year old male Golden retriever mix. Available for adoption!
• Atticus (New Recruit) - 2 year old male black lab mix. Available for adoption!
• Johnnie (New Recruit) - 10 month old male pointer mix. Available for adoption!
• Emma (New Recruit) - 3 year old female border collie mix. Available for adoption!
• Selma (New Recruit) - 2 year old female boxer mix. Adoption pending!