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Urgent Appeal

Will you help UFAW?

UFAW recently part-funded research which provided the first measurable evidence that dogs in meat farms are kept in conditions associated with poor welfare and identified the need for better welfare law to protect farmed dogs.

The study was carried out in South Korea, where it is estimated that over two and a half million dogs are eaten annually and the demand for dog meat is serviced by over 750,000 dog meat farms.  As the dogs are not legally classified as livestock, dog farming is largely unregulated and the welfare of the dogs unprotected. 

UFAW recently part-funded research which provided the first measurable evidence that dogs in meat farms are kept in conditions associated with poor welfare and identified the need for better welfare law to protect farmed dogs.

The study was carried out in South Korea, where it is estimated that over two and a half million dogs are eaten annually and the demand for dog meat is serviced by over 750,000 dog meat farms.  As the dogs are not legally classified as livestock, dog farming is largely unregulated and the welfare of the dogs unprotected. 

However, as a result of the scientific evidence, this could change.  The findings from this study could also inform those who consume dog meat of the potential long-term physiological suffering of these dogs, and could bring about a re-evaluation of the cultural beliefs regarding the consumption of dog meat.

We were able to fund this valuable research thanks to our members and supporters.  Please will you help us to fund more research like this which has a real impact and the potential to make a huge difference to not just one animal, but thousands.

Please help us to make a difference with a donation. Should funds exceed the amount required, UFAW will apply funds to other animal welfare projects.

Thank you.

How you can help

As a charity, UFAW relies on membership subscriptions, donations and legacies in order to be able to continue its vital work and to fund projects like this.  Please help us by supporting this appeal. 

Making a donation  Your donation, large or small, will make a difference. You can donate by clicking the donate button below.

Donate to our urgent appeal

Becoming a member  Membership of UFAW is open to all worldwide – the continuing work of UFAW is dependent on the support of its members, so please consider becoming a member.  As well as twice yearly updates on UFAW activities and developments, you will receive 35% discount off all books in the UFAW Wiley book series and off virtually all other Wiley books.

Leaving a legacy  A gift in your will, regardless of size, will ensure that we can continue to harness science to make advances in animal welfare worldwide and that the results of such scientific research are acted upon promptly.