South Korea Will Phase Out Dog Meat Over 3 YeaRS

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Not my photo. Photo address copied from World Animal News

A new bill that is expected to be approved, will see South Korea phase out / ban the dog meat industry within 3 years. This phase out will allow for farms that produce the meat, and restaurants that feature it, to close / transition to dog-meat free alternatives. 

This news comes at a time where China is seeing a record number of pets stolen and slaughtered for meat, or even fun, setting an example to the Chinese government that it's time to crack down on the dog meat industry and abuse of innocent dogs / cats that China is permitting through abysmal animal welfare laws.

The dog meat industry is one that is shrouded in abuse and cruelty to animals, that most of us on this planet, see as friends / family. I've always found the horror at the abuse that dogs / cats face in countries that consume / abuse them, but the lack of equal concern for farm animals interesting. It's interesting to me because farm animals have repeatedly proven to be so very similar to the animals that we call "pets". They recognize their names, come to you for affection, form bonds / relationships with other animals / humans, have fears, likes, etc. But with the media's help, these animals are looked at as nothing more than brainless food. Whatever the case may be, the dog / cat meat industry is one that in my opinion, has long been scrutinized by the rest of the planet. Why would you kill pets? Steal pets and kill them? Why?

Banning dog meat is an imperative step to kind of adhering to an International standard of rules and acceptable behaviour. Look, every country has their traditions, and it isn't entirely fair of us to be horrified by another country's choices, but when it comes to companion animals...there's simply no turning a blind eye. I've seen one too many videos of undercover investigations in to these dog meat producers and the videos are grueling. Watching dogs cower in fear is not something for the faint of heart; it's an emotionally gutting experience, one that reminds us that animals do not belong in this position. Cowering in fear, begging for their lives...why would we impose that on them?

South Korea will impose this transitional period from 2023 - 2026, finalizing the ban in 2027. South Korea is definitely one of the only highly democratic countries that continue to farm / consume dog / meat. It's not surprising to me that they would be one of the first to take a stand, listen to their citizens / the International community, and end their dog meat industry. But this is only the beginning of what needs to happen in this industry as other nations have less concern for International scrutiny when it comes to mass dog slaughter. Millions of dogs are bred / stolen every year and agonizingly killed for their meat. There is much work to do.

Congratulations South Korea for this monumental, history-making ruling that will spare 100's of thousands of dogs every year from brutal murder. Head to the link at the top of this post for the original story from World Animal News.

HAPPY VEG