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We can stop the dog and cat meat trade.

#animals #dog #cat Humane World for Animals has made great strides in ending the dog and cat meat trade in Asia. The dog and cat meat trade worldwide continues to be one of the most pressing companion animal issues of our time. An estimated 30 million dogs and millions of cats—including stolen pets, dogs and cats taken from the streets or farmed—are trafficked and slaughtered every year. These animals suffer immensely at every stage of the trade. And the trade does not just impact animals; it also has a negative impact on people and communities due to the illegal nature of the trade and the role it plays in spreading rabies, a fatal disease. However, there is significant growing local opposition to the trade, as we have witnessed in South Korea. Such public outcry, paired with our campaign leadership, led to a landmark ban that passed this year and will come into force in 2027. We are also seeing this growth in opposition in Indonesia, China, India and Viet Nam as the younger generation is becoming increasingly concerned about animal welfare and is standing up against the trade. Our teams are working throughout Asia to end the dog and cat meat trade. These teams lead public awareness campaigns; lobby for legislation to end the trade; engage with and train law enforcement agencies; and work with those within the trade to transition owners of dog and cat meat farms, restaurants and slaughterhouses to new humane and sustainable livelihoods. For over 70 years, we’ve been working to create a better world for animals. You’ve known us as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, as we look to our future as Humane World for Animals, we will continue our lifesaving work to tackle the root causes of suffering for animals everywhere.