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Terrified dogs destined for the dinner table have been rescued by a team of activists. A dog meat farm holding 103 animals, including spaniel and chihuahua puppies which had spent their lives in small, filthy cages, agreed to give the animals up to be rehomed. The dogs - many of which are large mastiffs which are considered ‘meat dogs’ in Korea - had been set to be killed by electrocution and sold. Kelly O’Meara, director for Humane Society International which rescued the dogs, said: “The first time we saw the dogs it was really shocking. “They were clearly terrified but once they realised we weren’t there to hurt them their tails started wagging, eager for the slightest show of affection. “They have so much love to give, it’s appalling to think they were destined to be butchered for their meat. “These dogs are going to make wonderful canine companions. Rescuing them and getting to know their personalities makes us even more determined to end the cruel dog meat trade.” More than two million dogs are bred and killed each year for their meat in South Korea as part of Asia’s cruel dog meat trade. In China and other Asian countries campaigners claim most dogs are stolen from the streets but in South Korea they are exclusively bred on small factory farms. The farmer, named only as Kim, agreed to give up the dogs in return for support from the charity to convert his farm to a non-animal trade. Lola Webber, HSI’s Asia campaign manager, was on the rescue mission and has previously adopted a rescued dog who now lives with her in West London. She said: “As a proud mum to a mastiff rescued from the dog meat trade, I know that these dogs are going to make wonderful canine companions. “Despite everything they’ve been through, the fear and deprivation, they crave human kindness and contact. “It’s humbling to see how forgiving these animals are, after humans have shown them so little compassion their whole lives.” All 103 rescued dogs are being flown to the US where they will be adopted in to loving homes. Kitty Block, HSI’s vice president said from Seoul: “HSI has now rescued and rehomed 186 dogs from South Korea’s brutal dog meat trade. “Every time we see these lucky guys happy in their new families, it’s a painful reminder of those still languishing on these farms. “These dogs will be amazing ambassadors for our efforts to end the cruelty of the dog meat trade, and we hope to open a dialogue with the South Korean government about doing just that.” South Korea: Humane Society International successfully rescues dogs from meat farm. South Korea: Humane Society International successfully rescues dogs from meat farm. Dogs saved from slaughter can't hide their joy as they are rescued from meat farm. Check out more information on HSI website: http://www.hsi.org/news/press_releases/2015/09/south-korean-dog-meat-farm-rescue-chungcheongnamdo-091715.html Speak out against the cruel dog meat trade : https://action.hsi.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=104&ea.campaign.id=32130 To subscribe to Golden Phoenix Channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/GoldenPhoenix888?sub_confirmation=1