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Taiwan just became the first country in Asia to ban eating dogs and cats
Topic Started: Sep 10 2017, 06:13 PM (46 Views)
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Hopefully other countries will also do this.

Taiwan just became the first country in Asia to ban eating dogs and cats

Taiwan
has become the first country in Asia to ban the consumption of cat and dog meat.

People who sell, purchase or eat meat from culled canines and felines will now face hefty fines and potentially even a prison sentence.

Landmark amendments to animal protection laws, which has been approved by the Legislative Yuan - the lawmaking branch of the Taiwanese government - will see those found guilty being named and shamed and facing fines of up to 250,000 Taiwan new dollars (£6,500).

Those charged with intentionally harming or torturing animals could meanwhile be jailed for up to two years and fined two million Taiwan new dollars (£52,000) while tougher sanctions will apply for repeat offenders.

According to the China Post, some localities in Taiwan have already taken measures banning dog and cat meat consumption but there was no national legislation against the practice.

The series of amendments raises a host of issues around animal welfare and reveals changing attitudes in Taiwan, where dogs are now widely seen as pets.

Under the new law, it will also be made illegal to "walk" animals on a leash alongside dangerous motor vehicles such as scooters.

High-profile cases of animal torture have previously led to public outrage, with campaigners claiming perpetrators were being "let off too easy".

Dog meat is a popular delicacy in Asia but cat meat is less regularly consumed.

http://www.businessinsider.com/taiwan-just-became-first-country-in-asia-to-ban-eating-dogs-and-cats-2017-4
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Thank God
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Erna
Sep 11 2017, 03:01 AM
Thank God
Yes hopefully more countries also do this.
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Sep 11 2017, 03:01 AM
Thank God
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