Dog and Cat Meat and Fur Trades
Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Mali, South Africa, Central African Republic, Namibia, Morocco, Liberia, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania Pending information
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in GHANA (Africa): Dog and cat meat are considered a delicacy in Ghana. (BBC News, 2021, Meet de people from Ghana who dey eat cats and dogs) The dog meat trade is very active in Ghana. Dogs are a popular pet in Ghana and most families have them. Dog meat…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in CAMEROON (Africa): The illegal trade in dogs for their meat is common between Cameroon and Nigeria, which share a common border. (Garba, 2013, Evaluation of dog slaughter and consumption practices related to the control of rabies in Nigeria) The community of Vame is one of many communities in Cameroon…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in KENYA (Africa): It is illegal to slaughter and eat dogs in Kenya in East Africa, according to the Meat Control Act, and it is illegal to slaughter animals in a cruel manner according to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. (Kenya Tribune, 2019, Why eating dog meat will…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in NIGERIA (Africa): Dog meat consumption is common in Nigeria, including in the states of Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti, Cross River, Plateau, Kalaba, Taraba, Gombe, and Lagos. It is believed by some people to have medicinal powers, but veterinarians say there is no proof dog meat has medicinal qualities…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in SWITZERLAND (Europe): The sale of dog and cat meat is prohibited in Switzerland, but the consumption of dog and cat meat is legal. Dogs and cats are mostly consumed by people in the eastern part of the country. The president of a Swiss animal rights group estimates that…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in BANGLADESH (Asia): Bangladesh is considered a high-risk area for rabies from dogs. (CDC, 2021, High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies) **We are still researching the dog and cat meat trade in Bangladesh and will update this document when new information is found.
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in INDIA (Asia): Food safety regulations prohibit the consumption of dog meat in India. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in India prohibits the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals. The Transport of Animals Rules of 1978 institutes strict standards on how animals can be transported,…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in the PHILIPPINES (Asia): About one percent of people in the Philippines eat dog meat, amounting to approximately 1 million people. (Animal Kingdom Foundation, 2015, End the Dog Meat Trade) Hundreds of thousands of dogs are slaughtered for their meat each year in the Philippines. (Animal Welfare Institute, 2019, The Dog…
Read MoreThe dog and cat meat trade in SINGAPORE (Asia): Dog meat is banned in Singapore. (Humane Society International, 2019, Dog Meat Trade) The Animals and Birds Act of Singapore prohibits cruelty to animals. (Singapore Statutes Online, 2020, Animals and Birds Act) The Singapore Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) receives occasional complaints about people slaughtering dogs for human…
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