DOG MEAT TRADE IN THE PHILIPPINES

[Guest guest]

Dear Ambassadors of the Philippines ,

 

I am writing to you to express my strong concerns about the dog

meat trade in the Philippines. I commend your government for instituting

national legislation banning the dog meat trade, but I understand that

stronger laws and increased enforcement are needed to put a final end to

this cruel practice.

 

I was horrified to learn from Global Action Network that dogs

destined for slaughter in Baguio are transported under such appalling

conditions that up to 50% of them die en-route, while the survivors have

their throats cut while still conscious.

 

I urge you to do all within your power to encourage your

government to further its efforts to eliminate the dog meat trade

completely. As a compassionate traveller, I choose tourism destinations

that are committed to treating animals humanely. Only when the dog meat

trade has been ended, will I consider travelling to the Philippines.

 

Yours Sincerely,

Maria Nika,

Greece