As opposed to the U.S., in South Korea, dogs are considered a traditional delicacy, and they have only recently been started to be considered as traditional pets there.
A 61-year-old woman named Jung Myoung Sook is hoping to change that, as she is saving the lives of dogs one-by-one, and bringing them to her shelter in Asan, South Korea.
There, Jung shelters more than 200 dogs that she either sees on the streets, or who were in danger of being sold to dog meat farms or restaurants.
Jung has dedicated her life to rescuing and caring for her dogs for the past 26 years, and she’s even had to move seven times due to noise complaints from neighbors.
The dog-rescuer says she currently spends about $1,600 a month caring for and feeding her babies.
“Some people talk about me, saying, ‘Why is that beggar-like middle-aged woman smiling all the time,’ but I just focus on feeding my babies. I’m happy and healthy,” Jung says.
And although some people question whether or not someone as poor as Jung can care for and feed so many dogs, she says, “My babies aren’t hungry. They can play and live freely here.”
And a local restaurant owner, named Park Hye-soon has even given Jung leftover pork for her dogs for four years, saying “She lives only for her dogs, without doing much for herself.”
Watch this incredibly inspiring video of Jung and her dogs below and please SHARE it with your friends and family on Facebook!
[Featured Image Credit: Lee Jin-Man- Associated Press]