THE U.S. CONGRESS INTRODUCES A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE END TO THE GLOBAL DOG & CAT MEAT TRADE
TAKE ACTION: TELL YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE RESOLUTION
On 7/20/2023, an historic bipartisan resolution calling for countries around the world to end the slaughter of dogs and cats for meat was introduced into the United States Congress. The resolution was introduced by Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). Read the bipartisan press release.
With our presence in DC, LCA staff worked with Congressman Moskowitz to have this important resolution introduced and we will be leading efforts to have it passed by both chambers.
Every year, around the globe, approximately 30 million dogs and 10 million cats are killed for their meat. Crammed into tiny cages with no food or water, and exposed to extreme weather on transport trucks, dogs and cats can travel hundreds of miles to reach the slaughterhouses. Common killing methods include beating, bludgeoning, electrocution, and being boiled alive. Watch our undercover investigation into the dog meat trade at StopDogMeat.com.
Some animals killed in the meat trade are raised in factory farms, while others are strays or family pets who are stolen and trafficked into the meat trade, arriving at the slaughterhouse still wearing collars.
In 2018, the U.S. officially outlawed the slaughter of dogs and cats in the FARM bill. With this resolution, the U.S. is now making a stand against the governments of countries that allow these heinous acts. We applaud the bipartisan support and look forward to the House and Senate moving for adoption. Go here to contact your U.S. Representatives for their support.
The resolution also calls on the countries around the world to enforce existing laws against the dog and cat meat trade. For example, during an undercover investigation of a S. Korea dog meat slaughterhouse, LCA / ALW documented filthy and unhygienic conditions, clear violations of S. Korea’s Food Sanitation Act, yet no charges were laid against the operators of the facility. Watch our investigation into the S. Korea dog meat trade on YouTube.
“The global suffering of dogs and cats for human consumption is barbaric and unconscionable. The same animals that we consider valued members of our families are victims of some of the worst examples of human cruelty. This resolution is an important step in eliminating the pervasive abuse of dogs and cats worldwide,” said Congressman Moskowitz.
The Dog and Cat Meat Resolution (H. Con. Res. 59 & S. Con. Res. 16) is a strong statement of condemnation from the United States that can be used to politically pressure countries to outlaw dog and cat slaughter for meat.
How You Can Help:
U.S. Residents:
1. Urge your members of Congress to support the Dog and Cat Meat Resolution.
2. Call your members of Congress to support the Dog and Cat Meat Resolution. Go here to get the phone numbers you need. Use our downloadable fact sheets for talking points - Dog and Cat Meat Resolution Fact Sheet for the House Reps and Dog and Cat Meat Resolution Fact Sheet for the Senate.
3. Learn about our work in S. Korea that helped to end the dog meat trade.
