Some Aussies in Melbourne have gotten together and organized this fantastic fundraising event for In Defense of Animals' 7th International Day for Dogs and Cats in Korea.

Forks Off! have release the following statement about the event:

Forks Off! will inform, engage, inspire and motivate to work towards change, and support IDA with it's vital campaign. IDA works with two groups in South Korea, CARE and KARA who are at the coalface in championing change against these brutal industries.

We will also be raising funds to support CARE and KARA with their important work. As there is no South Korean embassy or consulate in Melbourne, this event will be filmed and sent to the South Korean embassy in Canberra. As well as informing of the terrible reality for millions of cats and dogs of South Korea via informed speakers, the event seeks to honor the significant relationships we have with our companion animals here in Melbourne.

Update: Sept. 2011

The Forks Off! event was a success and the group has kindly donated a million won to KARA's continuing anti-dog meat campaign. Thanks guys!