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RECIEVE A REPRIEVE

Here is what goes down, in case you didn’t know. I warn you that this contains graphic content.

The annual Yulin Dog Meat festival constitutes one of those events that Western Culture, especially America and Europeans find themselves repulsed at the concept. According to Breitbart, “The annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival is one of the most controversial food festivals in China and sees thousands of dogs cruelly killed, skinned and cooked with blow-torches before being eaten by the locals.”

This event has made headlines, as the cruelty regarding the treatment of the dogs doesn’t end with the systematic butchering of a food source we find unusual. The tortured dogs are boiled alive, starved, beaten, and endure torture beyond the depth of empathy.

DOG ADVOCATES GET RESULTS

The end of February this year brought forth the first attempt to legislate, regulate, and eliminate this practice due to the outcry from Western societies and organizations. This includes Furever Grooming in Goshen, OH. When owner Teresa Selvage was asked about her knowledge of this phenomenon, she was well-versed. Thanks to Facebook’s drama based algorithm that moves the most controversial ads to the top of all animal lovers’ feeds, those with animal rights interests are served these nightmare filled stories.

These dogs are experience Hell.

She related to me that she had witnessed many cruel and sadistic acts regarding this festival. A dog being boiled that escaped mid-boil was one your can’t forget. Causally, the skin melting as the animal tried to liberate itself panicked the “chefs” as a twisted game ensued so as to catch the potentially wasted meat.

CHANGE HAS BEGUN BUT NOT IN BEJING

It is canine genocide, and finally, the practice has been outlawed in Shengzhen. Other animals banned from the menu because of the new legislation include snakes, frogs, and turtle meat.

Frogs and their legs are still available in the United States, and most turtles are legal to eat from restaurants. I am unclear if consuming this meal is illegal in the United States. The FDA must approve and regulate all the animals we eat. It is my experience that the idea of Americans eating dogs is so repulsive, legislation is not necessary. We have no demand for dog meat.

Chinese publication People’s Daily has an important quote. “Beijing is yet to revise its wild animal protection law. The passage of the proposal was “essential” and “urgent” in helping the country win its war against the epidemic.”