Most of the world views dogs as trusted companions, but in Asia, millions of them are still consumed for meat. Please help us stop the dog meat trade.
Trade in dog meat has been illegal in the Philippines since the passage of the Animal Welfare Act in 1998. While most Filipinos do not agree with the consumption of dog meat, a lack of enforcement has allowed the industry to continue.
HSI is funding training to implement the law and to care for confiscated animals, and is working to raise public awareness. We have also participated in raids on trucks of dogs headed for slaughter.
Stricter consequences for law-breakers and better education of animal control workers, veterinarians and activists are changes we can make to help save the lives of more dogs in Asia.
News
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May 19, 2011
On the Mend: An Update on the Survivors of the Dog Meat Trade in China
With support from HSI's local partners, CSAPA and CAWA, hundreds of dogs began their journey to recovery after being rescued from a meat trade truck in China.
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April 18, 2011
Surviving the Dog Meat Trade in China
Local animal advocates rescued hundreds of dogs from a truck bound for a meat market in the northeast region of China.
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December 5, 2008
Raid and Rescue in the Philippines
In December 2008, investigators raided another illegal shipment of dogs meant for the Philippines dog meat trade, rescuing 67 animals.
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November 26, 2008
HSI Continues to Provide Humane Animal Control Training in the Philippines
In Fall 2008, Humane Society International staff visited the Philippines to do shelter management and humane animal capture and handling training.