South Korean restaurant owner puts pet dog inside fridge to prevent animal from overheating


South Korean animal rights groups are taking a more reserved approach toward the case after the dog's health conditions were revealed. - Screengrab from Animal Rights Group Care/Facebook via ST/ANN

SEOUL: A photo of a small dog inside a fridge at a South Korean restaurant sparked disputes over possible animal abuse.

The owner of the dog, however, claimed on July 31 that the measure was taken to prevent the extreme heat from exacerbating the animal’s heart issues.

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