"Dog With 7kg of Matted Filth Rescued From Garbage-Filled Villa in Jeju"

Jeju Stray Dog Shelter "Haengbokine"
Rescues Abandoned Dog in Seogwipo After Tip-Off

A dog that had been left alone for a long time in a villa in Jeju was rescued.

The condition of the dog at the time of rescue. Screenshot from 'Haengbokine' Instagram

Recently, the Jeju stray dog shelter "Haengbokine" received a tip-off on the 26th about a dog that had been left unattended for a long period inside a villa in Seogwipo, Jeju, and proceeded with the rescue.

The group entered the premises by force with the police. At the time of the rescue, no one was inside the villa except for the dog. Instead, the place was filled with garbage, and a strong stench emanated from the trash.

The dog found amidst the trash was visibly in poor condition. Having endured for a long time alone, it was exhausted, and the fur was so long and matted that it dragged on the floor, making it difficult for the dog to walk properly and causing it to stagger.

The organization stated, "In nearly 30 years of rescue work, we have encountered countless dogs, but when we first saw this horrific sight, we were left speechless for a while," adding, "The fur was so long and tangled that it dragged on the floor, and it was so pitiful that it was impossible to distinguish where the hands, feet, or even ears were."

Before treatment, the fur that had covered the dog's body was shaved off, and it was reported that the fur alone weighed as much as 6.76kg. The organization named the abandoned dog "Codoli." It was estimated to be a 7-year-old Cocker Spaniel.

A dog named 'Kodori' had 7kg of fur removed. It’s a happy story.

Examination results showed that Codoli had developed skin disease from being covered in filth for an extended period, and even a tumor was found in its liver. As of now, the dog's owner, who abandoned Codoli, remains unreachable.

According to current law, acts of neglect are also considered animal abuse. Under the Animal Protection Act, animal abuse refers to acts that cause unnecessary or avoidable physical pain and stress to animals without justifiable reason, as well as failure or neglect to take appropriate measures against hunger, illness, and similar conditions.

The organization commented on Codoli, saying, "Although there is still a long road ahead in terms of treatment and recovery, we hope that, little by little, Codoli will be able to learn about the world again," and requested continued interest and support.

After seeing the rescue photos and videos, online users expressed their sorrow, saying, "How could a human do such a thing?", "I'm truly grateful that you're alive," "I could only sigh as soon as I saw it," and "It's shocking."

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