(CN) Stop the massacre

[Guest guest]

Dear Sir / Madam,

 

We are shocked and outraged to learn that the Chongging authorities will

be confiscating and killing again pet dogs. We would like to request

that you urgently address this matter by significantly reducing the

registration fees for dogs, whilst working in conjunction with animal

groups, like the Animals Asia Foundation, to educate the public about

responsible pet ownership.

 

The existing registration fee per dog and subsequent annual renewal fee,

is quite simply beyond the means of most citizens in Chongging resulting

in citizens keeping their beloved dogs illegally, and often too

frightened to seek outside help to vaccinate or de-sex them.

 

Scientific studies throughout the world have shown that keeping

companion animals gives incredible mental and physical health benefits.

Pet owners are proven to live longer and are more happy, balanced people

than non-pet owners.

 

With just over 150 million pet dogs throughout China, pet ownership is

booming and it is vital that you recognise pets play an increasingly

crucial role in today's society. It is simply not possible for Chongging

to achieve the status of a modern city with such a barbaric and

unrealistic attitude towards animals. There are already numerous humane

solutions to ensure that dogs and people can co-exist peacefully and

safely in the modern world and thus there is simply no excuse for the

current brutal measures being taken against dogs and their devastated

owners.

 

We implore you to immediately cease these cruel measures and introduce

public education initiatives to ensure that dogs are treated with the

respect that they deserve, so that China is in line with international

standards, especially with regard to the upcoming Olympic Games taking

place in China.

 

Yours sincerely,

Maria and Katerina Nika,

Animal advocates from Greece