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It's
disappointing to see that despite the Philippines
strengthening their existing laws against animal cruelty,
maltreatment and neglect, dog meat is still being
eaten throughout the country. And, the Filipino dog meat trade
is still active in the north.
Pet dogs are stolen from
peoples' houses and stray dogs are taken from the streets.
Because most of the pups are not vaccinated, stolen pets and
strays are being transported together, which poses serious
health threats for the spread of diseases such as rabies,
cholera and trichinellosis.
Such risk also severely compromises the
Philippines' commitment to eradicating rabies by the year
2020.
The treatment of dogs and cats
in the Philippines has notoriously been very cruel and
corrupt, which casts a negative light on the Philippines'
positive reputation as nation of beauty and kindness.
Decades ago, Filipino dog meat
was only eaten on solemn religious occasions and those dogs
were not brutalized or tortured, prior to or during slaughter.
The modern day treatment of dog meat dogs is inhumane and
places local residents and international tourists in danger of
acute food-borne viruses.
Will you help by asking the President of
the Philippines to protect animals and, by extension,
humans?
Thank you,
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Kelsey
B.
The Care2 Petitions Team |
P.S. The dog
meat trade is horrible for animals and humans. Sign on to ask the Philippines to end it
now! |
