CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – A Charleston dog owner is encouraging people in the United States to consider adopting dogs rescued from the meat trade in other countries.
The Humane Society of the United States says that more than 30 million dogs die worldwide each year due to human consumption, with a third of these dogs being killed in China.
The dog’s owner, Misha Rackliff, says this week marks a year since her dog, Emma Roo, was rescued from a meat trade in China and brought back to the United States. She says the Dalmatian arrived a few days before the temporary stoppage of animal imports due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rackliff says Emma arrived with injuries from the meat trade in China, including no forelegs and missing legs. She also said that part of her tail and ears were cut off.
“After I adopted my first Dalmatian with special needs, I started promoting many other Dalmatians with special needs,” said Rackliff. “So I ended up adopting a senior Dalmatian, and when she passed away, it was about the same time that I saw Emma posted on Dalmatian Rescue in South Florida. I think I was ready to give love to another animal that needed it. “
Since her arrival, Emma has undergone swimming and massage therapy to recover.
Rackliff says the travel and rehabilitation costs were covered by the rescue organization.
“We just try to help educate people and we are just defending dogs in China and Korea and even in places in Egypt, that dogs don’t really have a place in this society,” said Rackliff. “If we can bring them here, they will have a happy and enjoyable life.”
She says that there are also many dogs without special needs that need a home.
Soon, Emma will receive a new custom 3D printed wheelchair, also known as a cart, to make it easier to get around.
Dalmatian has reached thousands of people with its history. Emma has 12,800 followers on an Instagram page that provides updates on her progress. Instagram’s name is “Emma Roo Only Has Two.”
You can learn more about the dog meat trade on the Humane Society of the United States website.
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