Simon Cowell funded rescue of dogs from South Korean farm
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In 2018, Simon Cowell donated £25,000 to Humane Society International (HSI) to support the closure of a dog meat farm in South Korea and the rescue of over 200 dogs and puppies.
HSI discovered the animals living in small metal cages with limited human contact, many suffering from injuries and skin conditions. The charity worked with the farm owner, who wanted to leave the dog meat industry and transition to growing medicinal herbs.
HSI transported the rescued dogs to shelters in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Canada, where they received care and were prepared for adoption. The rescue operation was part of HSI’s broader campaign to end dog meat farming in South Korea, having already closed 12 farms and rescued nearly 1,400 dogs by September 2018.
Cowell had previously expressed his disapproval of the dog meat trade, stating it felt like “eating your friend.” HSI reported that dog meat consumption was declining in South Korea, with increasing public opposition and a petition garnering over 200,000 signatures calling for an end to the practice. The South Korean government was considering removing dogs from its definition of livestock.
