Paralyzed under a crush of bodies. Fighting for breath in the
stifling heat. Mouths cinched tight by plastic rope.
These horrifying images greeted our investigators when we
rescued nearly 100 dogs bound for the dog meat trade in the
Philippines. The dogs had been piled on top of each other in a
small cage hidden in the back of a truck. WATCH OUR EXCLUSIVE
VIDEO OF THE SEIZURE NOW, AND THEN TAKE ACTION TO HELP END SUCH
TERRIBLE CRUELTY.
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These animals were victims of the dog meat trade -- a trade
banned by law in 1998 but still active in certain regions of the
country due to lenient fines and other light penalties.
Our team, comprised of police, volunteers from local animal
protection groups, and Humane Society International staff,
worked for hours to pull these dogs from the truck. Tragically,
a few had already perished, smothered and over-heated. The team
moved the survivors to shelters in and around Manila.
Thankfully, a new law passed this year finally gave police the
tools they need to stop this cruel trade for good. But we need
your help to make this law work. PLEASE WATCH OUR VIDEO; THEN
ASK PHILIPPINES PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO TO INCREASE
FUNDING AND TRAINING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIS NEW LAW.
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The large majority of Filipinos do not condone the consumption
of dog meat. While some bill it as a "cultural practice," the
commercial trade is anything but. Local organizations
successfully lobbied to strengthen the laws against it, but they
are looking to us to help bring awareness to this problem and
end it for good.
The dogs used in the trade are rounded up in the streets,
stolen, or even bought from their unknowing owners for a paltry
sum. All the dogs pulled off that truck were friendly, wagging
their tails. Even after their experience, they still trusted us.
They still hoped for a pat on the head, a word of kindness,
someone to care.
Let these dogs know there is still hope. HELP US STOP THE
ILLEGAL DOG MEAT TRADE.
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Thank you for all you do to help animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
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