In a momentous step forward for companion animals, the Chinese government has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to reclassify dogs as pets rather than livestock — effectively making it illegal to sell dog meat in the country, although the move still does not ban eating dogs.
Dogs were removed from the latest version of the Directory of Genetic Resources of Livestock and Poultry, released Friday, meaning canines cannot be commercially bred, raised, traded, or transported under China’s Animal Husbandry Law. This means that dog meat markets, restaurants, and slaughterhouses across China cannot operate legally; the policy also applies to cats, who have never been listed as livestock.
A spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs told reporters that some “traditional customs” will soon change. Meanwhile, the ministry is encouraging citizens to reconsider “some traditional customs about dogs” and reminding everyone that dogs are “companion, rescue and service animals.”
It’s unclear what these changes mean for the Yulin Dog Meat Festival, which is less than a month away, or if and how the government will enforce the new policy. Thousands of dogs are typically slaughtered and eaten during the event, which occurs on the summer solstice every year.
The recognition that dogs are not livestock is a meaningful step in the right direction, and Lady Freethinker applauds this move.
Still, additional legislation explicitly banning dog and cat meat is badly needed. If you haven’t yet, please sign Lady Freethinker’s petition urging Cui Tiankai, the Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., to push for a permanent, nationwide ban against dog and cat meat.
Sign the Petition: Stop China’s Horrific Dog and Cat Meat Trade
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When I read about these terrible inhumane acts to satisfy stupid human beings how can anyone take pleasure in harming these beautiful babies.they are just as sick as the ones who actually commit the act shame on all of them I can only wish them the same fate
When I read about these terrible inhumane acts to satisfy stupid human beings how can anyone take pleasure in harming these beautiful babies.they are just as sick as the ones who actually commit the act shame on all of them I can only wish them the same fate
When I read about these terrible inhumane acts to satisfy stupid human beings how can anyone take pleasure in harming these beautiful babies.they are just as sick as the ones who actually commit the act shame on all of them I can only wish them the same fate
This is not really true! they have just reclassified a few animals as “special livestock” and a couple of other things. Which won’t stop them eating dog/cat meat and having their “wet markets”.
Dogs are pets. Not edible treats. Please stop this act from happening.
Ban eating dogs. This is one of the most cruel acts ever.
We must sign and try to help these poo animals, they cannot help themselves.All animals feel pain and all they want to do is to love you and be loved.
Your genuine feelings and concern is totally shared by all of us animal lovers. We can not believe the ruthlessness, savagery, and barbarism that Koreans, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino nation, and the entire Middle East and Far East SHARE and inflict upon these faithful and naive animals. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. THE SOONER THE BETTER.
Please! Help them all, yes let me know of how is going! I want the meat market in Yulin to STOP! For ever. it hurts me too much for these poor innocent animals, please help them please!
I’m sorry but I’ll ONLY believe this when it actually happens. CHINESE masses are totally void of all emotions, they have NO compassion, NO empathy, NO integrity, NO decency and certainly NO MORAL ETHICS WHATSOEVER. This announcement is just to take the condemnation away from the deadly Coronavirus that has spread throughout the world being untold heartbreak and despair to millions of people. No doubt, behind closed doors (or even in public, they don’t care) they will still be horrifically abusing, torturing, brutally killing and eating dogs and cats and whatever other animal they can…..they are heartless, gutless and soul-less, beyond evil.
Agree. I’ve seen mannequins with more life.
Now Chinese are destroying POOR DONKEYS of the world. Tomorrow they will go back to Mangolins……..The Ruthless and senseless Chinese are destined to destroy this world. They did it with Corona Virus, and now they are working 24 hours a day to find other destructive forces. NO Morality, NO religion, and NO Mercy……WELCOME to China……
Hope the move is honest and sincere and not a move to divert attention from COVID. WHO KNOWS ? They have NO God.
My heart is broken with all the abuse and unnecessary suffering and death of all animals domestic and wildlife. These animals were creation of an Almighty God. It not humans right to make these animals suffer or die for the amusement of humans enjoyment. This is a cruel death for these animals. Animals have hurts, pains, bleed, etc. Just like humans. Animals do not deserve this. They are innocent, loving, and devoted animals.
All animals deserve to have protection and rights
STOP
ALTHOUGH I PRAY THIS IS TRUE FOR THOSE ANIMALS!!. BUT I’LL BELIEVE THIS WHEN I SEE IT!!. CHINA IS UNTRUSTWORTHY!!.
THESE ACTS OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND CRUELTY SHOULD BE OUTLAWED SND TJOSE TGAT COMMIT SUCH HEINOUS ACTS BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW
It’s wonderful hearing the Yul-on Dog Festival has ended it’s evil reign. It’s one thing to take the ground but it’s another to hold the ground that has been won for these precious animals. We must continue to fight through signing petitions, praying, & giving when we can. Evil doesn’t run & hide unless we are continually fighting against it.
We Must Hold This Ground & Continue to Occupy the Land That Has Been taken away From Evil People.
Oh my God, I don’t understand how you can eat dogs and cats and various pets. Is there a war, hunger, no other food? I really hope that laws will be adopted in favor of animals so that everything is fine with them.
Please stop this sick demented thing, please help the poor innocent cats and dogs ,PLEASE HELP PLEASE, PLEASE LETS STOP THIS SICK DEMENTED CRUEL THING PLEASE HELP THE POOR INNOCENT ANIMALS PLEASE
Chinese are so Ruthless, Corrupt , and Cunning that they have destroyed the entire world with COVID for their own good, and NO ONE has had the courage to raise an objection to them (YET). That includes WHO and our beloved United Nations. As much as I hate trump, I do APPLAUD him for getting out of the United Nations, and now the WHO. There is a worldwide conspiracy going on that is intended to destroy the world. Looking back on evolution, we can assure ourselves that we are absolutely NO exception to the laws of Mother Nature and that we are soon going to self-destruct, mainly because of our own GREED, and LACK of Care and Compassion for anything Biotic or Abiotic. Americans as leaders of the so called modern and civilized world, find themselves in brink of a civil war, since they can not EVEN tolerate other races, nationalities, religions,………on and on. SHAMEFUL.
Simple ‘Proposal” is completely different than completely BANNING OR STOPPING. This proposal may be written in on papers. But the ACTION is the one most needed.
Ban the eating of dog and cat meat altogether. No Yulin Festival.
Meu coração chora com tanta falta de sensibilidade do ser humano, egoísta e mal
HORRIFIC!!!
Enfin une évolution!
Glad to hear it. Let’s hope it continues and other countries follow on.
This is an awesome victory and have been praying about this for over a year with a friend to stop this evil. I thank the Good Lord for His intervention. A battle has been won but the war continues. I wish Leonardo Decaprio would have donated his 2 million to dogs, horses & buros — all domestic loving animals. Dogs are suffering all over the world due to this China Virus more than before the virus. Dogs really are man’s best friend — not gorillas but I still appreciate what he did.
STOP THESE UNCIVILIZED dirtbags from cooking and eating Dogs and Cats. A 10,000 year old cultures and THEY FRIGGIN EAT DOGS AND CATS? Give me a Break from these Dirtbag Wet Market Animal eating WHACK-JOBS.
DOG and CAT EATING must be eradicated throughout the Planet Earth. Only UNCIVILIZED DIRTBAG BASTARDS kill these harmless, vulnerable creatures. THIS IS THE 21 FRIGGIN CENTURY.
If you see these UNCIVILIZED SCUM killing and eating Dogs SHOOT OR STAB them in their friggin heads. These Bastards better shut down their WET MARKETS TOO. You Uncivilized Dirtbags.
Dear readers,
For once and for all, try to understand manipulative minds of the CHINESE and the FAR EAST. They are MURDERERS in the first degree. Meaning they are PREMEDITATED, CALCULATED, WILFUL, DELIBERATE, and DECEPTIVE to ALL LIFE. The FAR EAST and most of the MIDDLE EAST will continue torturing humans and animals since they enjoy doing so and is part of their RUTHLESS culture. COVID is just a small example of what these murderers are capable of doing. Do you get it ? PLEASE check out the history of these RUTHLESS MURDERERS that escalated from the times of Genghis Khan, and the fact that 8% of the world population is carrying genes of this TYRANT. Please educate yourselves more and see for yourselves what we need to do to face up to these RUTHLESS tyrants. Trump, as one of the most INHUMAN(E) of all Homo sapiens, finds himself incapable of dealing with THEM……….
I hope in my heart that this move will be enforced, otherwise this horror will continue forever. Please God, help them find their lost mind and soul
Great Hope. Wish it becomes a reality. Very SOON. Thank you
Good News, they had to do something off set covid-19 and breaking the treaty for Hong Kong to be an island of freedom plus their illegal military moves in the China Sea and Indochina region plus the threat to Formosa. Am delighted there has been a change.
what will it take to do the right thing and ban all dog and cat meat . for ever