Jung Myoung Sook has been rescuing and caring for dogs for 26 years, and has even been forced to move seven times because of neighbours complaining about the noise.
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Despite this, she works hard at caring for the pups, even though she already has very little for herself. Pets are starting to become more popular in Korea, but public perception is a long way from the West’s general appreciation for dogs.
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“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.
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Jung lives by herself with her dogs, spending about US $1,500 a month on food and medicine. She also depends on donations, such as of soybean milk, pork, dog food and canned meat to survive.
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