Putting an End to the Dog Meat Trade
The dog meat trade is one of the most serious animal welfare issues in the world today. In various countries across Asia and Africa, dogs are treated unfairly and inhumanely, packed into tight crates and cages, kept in inhospitable conditions, denied access to quality food and clean water, and cruelly slaughtered for public consumption.
Dogmeatsurvivor is one of the many non-profit organizations working to put an end to this cruel practice, working hard to rescue dogs from these terrible conditions, helping local groups on the ground across Asia and Africa to put an end to the dog meat trade, and raising awareness of the situation, too.
You can get involved with the great work being done by making a donation today.
All About the Dog Meat Trade
So, what is the dog meat trade? And why is the dog meat trade a problem in today's world? Well, in the Western world, dogs are mostly seen as companion animals, kept as friendly family pets. They can have other roles, too, like hunting or farm dogs, guide dogs, police dogs, and so on.
In general, however, we see these creatures as our friends. They're famed for their loving, caring, and sociable nature and studies have shown that dog owners actually tend to live longer and happier lives, thanks to the presence of their canine chums. However, in other parts of the world, in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Ghana, dogs are seen in a very different light. In these parts of the world and others, it's quite normal for dogs to be killed for their meat, just like farm animals such as chickens and cows.
On the face of it, there's not necessarily anything wrong with that, as various animals are raised and grown for their meat, and different countries and cultures can view certain animals differently. However, when you look more closely at the specifics of the dog meat trade across Asia and Africa, you start to see the real horrors of this issue and understand why so many animal lovers and organizations are working to end it.
The Horrors of the Dog Meat Trade
The main issue with the dog meat trade across Asia and Africa isn't the fact that dogs are being farmed and used for meat; it's that these dogs are treated inhumanely and forced to endure terrible conditions.
The welfare of animals in the dog meat trade is a serious issue of concern, and there are many shocking and saddening stories of what dogs have to endure in their journey through the stages of the dog meat trade.
Here are just some of the dramatic and harrowing aspects:
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Cruel Living Conditions
Dogs in the dog meat trade are often forced to live in cramped, unclean, unsafe, and unpleasant conditions, such as dirty cages and enclosures that are rarely cleaned and don't provide the animals with sufficient space for stimulation. -
Dangerous Transportation
When transporting dogs from place to place, people involved in the dog meat trade often try to save money and time by cramming the dogs into bags or crates. The dogs then have to travel in these painful, uncomfortable states for hours, with many getting injured or even suffocating on the way. -
Theft
You might be wondering about where do the dogs for the dog meat trade come from? Well, in some countries, they are farmed, but in certain cases and locations, they can actually be stolen from families or snatched off the streets. -
Food and Drink
Dogs in the dog meat trade are often not given access to good quality food or even clean drinking water. When traveling, they may have to last hours without food or water, and in some cases, they are force-fed via tubes into their stomachs, which can cause internal pain, injuries, and even asphyxiation. -
Death
When it comes time to kill the dogs involved in the dog meat, humane methods are rarely used. In fact, it's often the case that very cruel methods are used to slaughter the dogs, such as hanging them, electrocuting them, throwing them into boiling water, or burning them alive.
Resistance and Opposition to the Dog Meat Trade
It's clear to see that the dog meat trade across Asia and Africa has some serious problems, with these animals not being shown any real levels of respect or care. The dogs are treated badly, live sad and painful lives, and suffer cruel deaths, too.
However, there is a growing level of resistance and response to the dog meat trade in many parts of the world. Indeed, in countries like South Korea and China, it's mainly older people who consume dogs, with younger generations having no interest in dog meat or finding the practice of killing dogs to be cruel.
Vocal opposition to the dog meat trade is rising across the continent and in other parts of the world. In addition, bans have been introduced in some countries, such as the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore, but the problem persists in many other places, and even in areas with bans, there can still be black markets for dog meat.
So, even though dog meat consumption has been decreasing, there are still approximately 30 million dogs being killed and tortured annually as part of the dog meat trade, and at certain times of the year, such as the summer, dog meat consumption can be exceptionally high.
Because of this, it's vital for continuous, ongoing efforts to support local law enforcement, raise support for bans, build awareness throughout communities, and save as many dogs as possible, and that's where Dogmeatsurvivor comes into play.
How Dogmeatsurvivor Is Working
to End the Dog Meat Trade
So, what is being done about the dog meat trade? Dogmeatsurvivor is one of many non-profit organizations working to put an end to it. Leading the way in these efforts, Dogmeatsurvivor operates across various countries in Africa and Asia to end the dog meat trade and the cat meat trade, too.
Their work includes:
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Funding for local officials to make sure that laws regarding animal welfare and the dog meat trade are enforced.
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Helping local partner groups on the ground with rescuing dogs that have been mistreated in the dog meat trade and providing them with shelter and adequate veterinary care.
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Raising awareness across the world of the dog meat trade and informing people about what can be done about it.
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Lobbying governments and organizations to develop new laws and bans for the dog meat trade in their territories.
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Public engagement to change human behavior and attitudes towards pets and animals in general.
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And many other projects and activities, all with the ultimate aim of putting an end to the dog meat trade.
How You Can Help Stop the Dog Meat Trade
Whether you're a dog lover, a dog owner, an animal fan in general, or simply someone who cares about the rights of other living beings, and you want to play your part to help make a difference, you can get involved with efforts of Dogmeatsurvivor today to help end the dog meat trade.
Dogmeatsurvivor accepts and relies upon donations from its supporters to save, care for, and rehome dogs from Africa and Asia, as well as using a small percentage of donations to fund its various other social projects and lobbying activities to bring this trade to an end.
Just $9.95 is enough to rescue a dog from the dog meat trade, saving it from the dirty cages and cruel treatment that so many dogs endure each day. $19.90 can rescue two dogs, while $49.75 is enough to rescue five dogs.
You can customize your donation amount according to your needs and preferences, and 85% of all funds raised go straight into animal protection programs, with 10% reserved for fundraising and 5% left over to cover administrative costs.
How to Donate to Stop the Dog Meat Trade
If you're interested in making a donation and playing your part in ending the dog meat trade, simply click on one of the "Donate" buttons on the Dogmeatsurvivor website, enter your payment details, and confirm your donation, safely and securely.