Despite massive global outcry, the Yulin government failed yet again to protect the thousands of dogs and cats brutally killed for China's annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival, a 10-day massacre that starts on the summer solstice. The animals are kidnapped in faraway regions of China and trucked for hours in tiny metal cages with no food and water -- when they reach Yulin, they are beaten and killed.
LCA was on the ground in Yulin, and documented video of the ruthless torture at slaughterhouses that supply dog and cat meat for the festival, as seen in this undercover video.
We must speak out for these innocent lives. Join us on the last night of the festival -- June 30, 2016 -- to hold vigil and protest the murder of dogs and cats in Yulin. The vigil is supported by a coalition of organizations including LCA, Their Turn, Direct Action Everywhere and others.
LCA will be at the Los Angeles vigil (details below). But this is a worldwide event -- if you live outside the Los Angeles area, click on this link to check the list of vigil locations.
Come Mourn for the Dogs and Cats Killed in Yulin!!
What: A candlelight vigil for the thousands of dogs and cats slaughtered at the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. (Please bring a candle - or use the flashlight on your smartphone).
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Time: 7-9pm in Los Angeles (various times in other regions)
3rd St Promenade
Santa Monica, California 90401
We will meet on the corner of Broadway and Third, across the street from the NIKE store. CLICK HERE FOR MAP
LCA will have signs available at the the Los Angeles event.
Please join us -- the animals need your voice!
UPDATE: Location has been changed to:
3rd St Promenade
Santa Monica, California 90401
Corner of Broadway and 3rd, across the street from the Nike store.
For the Animals,
Chris DeRose
Founder and President, Last Chance for Animals