Is anyone in here an animal lover? The situation for animals here is pretty bleak, but there are a couple of no-kill shelters near Seoul and Daegu. I volunteer at the one in Cheonan-Asan every Saturday and I get a crazy good workout walking/running the dogs up a really steep mountain. Also, you can foster OR adopt a great running companion dog or a snuggly, warm kitty to curl up with after a tough run. These guys need love and (better yet) homes!! It's really not too expensive or difficult to get a pet back to your home country either. Let me know if you're interested in tagging along next Saturday! You can foster a dog or cat to get it out of the shelter until it finds a permanent home, or you can add a new member to your family :)