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Bali, Indonesia.
An estimated 30 million dogs are killed for human consumption each year across Asia, in a brutal trade that involves immense animal cruelty. In Indonesia alone, one million dogs are killed annually.
The Balinese are usually paid Rp. 50,000 to 80,000 (US$ 3.70 to 5.90) for selling one dog.
Poor families will sell their pets to the dog catcher for as little as Rp. 10,000 (US$ 0.70) if the dog can no longer be cared for.
For some people, dog-kidnapping has become a major source of income since animals stolen from neighbors or caught for free on the street represent a 100% profit.
International campaigns, like the “Dog Meat-Free Indonesia”, raise the profile of this issue and work to enforce laws that will end the trade.
An estimated 30 million dogs are killed for human consumption each year across Asia, in a brutal trade that involves immense animal cruelty. In Indonesia alone, one million dogs are killed annually.
The Balinese are usually paid Rp. 50,000 to 80,000 (US$ 3.70 to 5.90) for selling one dog.
Poor families will sell their pets to the dog catcher for as little as Rp. 10,000 (US$ 0.70) if the dog can no longer be cared for.
For some people, dog-kidnapping has become a major source of income since animals stolen from neighbors or caught for free on the street represent a 100% profit.
International campaigns, like the “Dog Meat-Free Indonesia”, raise the profile of this issue and work to enforce laws that will end the trade.
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By: Brazilian_Authority (700.90)
Tags: Indonesia, dog meat trade
Location: Indonesia
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