HUNTINGTON, Long Island (WABC) -- Dogs up for adoption this weekend on Long Island have gotten a reprieve and are ready for new homes.
The Little Shelter rescued 10 dogs from Korea where they had been raised for food in the meat trade.
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They were brought to a slaughterhouse, but a local rescue group partnered with Little Shelter and arranged to have them sent to the United States.
The dogs arrived Feb. 27 and are now ready for adoption.
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Most of the dogs from Korea will be available Saturday at the shelter on Long Island. The dogs are between 4 and 15 pounds, and range from 9 months old to 3 years old. They are very friendly.
They are available starting at noon Saturday, at the Little Shelter, 33 Warner Road in Huntington, (631) 368-8770.
Some of the dogs up for adoption on Long Island after they were saved from a Korean slaughterhouse. (Little Shelter)