Most of us know Samsung as a South Korean-based manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances. But did you know that they also raise and train guide dogs?

The Korean Herald reports that one of the ways the conglomerate gives back to the community is by donating its own time and resources training guide dogs and hearing dogs and donating them to the visually and hearing impaired free of charge...

Samsung is reported to have invested around 7 billion won ($7 million) annually in its puppy-rearing program, which is operated by the Globalization Strategy Team of Samsung Everland Inc. Since 1994, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. has operated the "Samsung Guide Dog School" in Youngin, Gyounggi Province. The school currently has 70 professionally trained kennel management staff.

They also train dogs to perform search and rescue work as well sniffing for explosive materials, and even therapy dogs for hospitalized patients. The company also operates a pet ownership program for its employees, integrating homeless dogs into families.

Visit Samsung's Animal Welfare website to learn more.