Yulin Might Have Started, But Chinese Activists Have Rescued 1,000 Dogs From Being On The Menu
Yulin in Southern China has begin the annual dog-meat eating festival, dispelling rumours that authorities would ban sales this year.
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However, animal rights groups are ready to be mute spectators of the notorious festival. According to AFP, activists and vendors and officials initially reached a compromise and set a limit of two dogs on display per stall.
A night before the festival kickstarted, Animal activists rescued nearly 1000 dogs and cats from making their way to the markets as carcasses.
In a Facebook post, Humane Society International which led the rescue said that after a 10 hour standoff, they stopped a truck full of dogs and cats in Guangzhou, a southern Chinese city from taking the animals for slaughter.
They also posted videos of efforts to block trucks carrying the voiceless animals.
Rescuers said that the dogs and cats were whimpering in pain, they were crammed in cages, and many were starving and undernourished. Activists said that the local police helped them trace the truck driver trasporting the animals illegally.
(2/3) The dog & cat meat truck was stopped by our activists in Guangzhou, China, the world¡¯s largest hub for dog/cat meat consumption. pic.twitter.com/xpmndYAtWe
¡ª Humane Society Int'l (@HSIGlobal) 20 June 2017
Nearly 10,000 dogs are estimated to be killed and eaten this year at China's Yulin festival. The country is preparing to host the 10-day festival where dogs will be caged, killed on the streets, and served as meat to thousands of residents.
