China - Dogs are immobilized before being skinned alive and cooked! Help stop the dog meat trade!

As heartbreaking and revolting this photo is, this is the new normality in China. The dog meat trade is in full swing. Rough estimates that over 10 million voiceless creatures fall victims to this inhumane, yet extremely popular trade.

Dog vendors operate on commission, so their interest is apprehending as many dogs as possible. Sometimes, they work round the clock to meet demand (especially ahead of the Yulin festival, the biggest gathering of dog meat eaters in this world). This image only comes to show a glimpse of the tremendous suffering of these canines. Once they are snatched off the street or directly from their homes (because some of the dogs involved in the dog meat trade are pets) they have their legs tied together, before being shipped to open markets or restaurants. There, these helpless animals are either barbecued or boiled alive, depending on customer preference. Sometimes, vendors will keep the dogs alive, crammed in tiny cages, with no food and water, just to prove to customers that the meat is fresh.

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In spite drawing massive international criticism, China has refused to ban the dog meat trade. Basically, authorities have done nothing to put an end to this suffering.

Supports argue the tradition of eating dog meat dates over 500 years back, with many believing that is actually good for the health, especially during the summer season, helping ward off the heat. 

Authorities in Yulin have also been highly inneficient and completely uninterested in tackling this issue. They have promised on numerous occasions that the dog meat festival will be cancelled, but yet it has taken place every year. The local government has announced they are unable to stop the event, because the festival is organized privately.  Also this year, Yulin officials have promised that dog meat consumption will only be limited to the days in which the festival takes place. But an undercover investigation carried out by the Humane Society International has revealed that dog meat is sold all year round without any restrictions.

China must tackle the dog meat trade and end the suffering of millions of dogs as soon as possible! During all this time, the country has explained that eating dogs has a lot to do with their culture and tradition. In my opinion, this is a pathetic and convenient excuse. Authorities must understand that dogs are pets, they are cherished family members and not food. Making this shift in ideas and perception will not be an easy process, but it is widely known that when China sets its eyes on something, the country delivers!

Take action now and send a clear message to the Chinese officials: dog meat needs to be banned nationwide as soon as possible! Say no to dog meat in China!