Sparing Cats and Dogs

It surely beats eating them or so Shenzhen’s municipal government has decided in passing legislation that makes it the first city in China to ban the consumption of cats and dogs. Dog eating has become increasingly controversial among young people in China who are more likely to view them as companions rather than food. Humane Society International estimates 10 – 20 million dogs are killed for meat annually in China and an estimated four million cats meet the same fate according to Animals Asia.