Dogs rescued from Korean slaughterhouse arrive in Atlanta

An international animal protection organization welcomed five dogs saved from a slaughterhouse in Korea in Atlanta Wednesday.

California-based In Defense of Animals says it is dedicated to protecting animals' rights, welfare and habitat through education, outreach and hands-on rescue facilities in India, Africa and rural Mississippi.

“We work to ensure that decisions made involving animals, from the legislative level to the dinner table, are made with consideration of their needs and interests,” the organization says on its website.

“The Slaughterhouse 5” dogs — Billy, Valencia, Barbara, Kurt and Paul — arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about noon.

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