Target: Lê Minh Hoan, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam
Goal: Enforce a comprehensive ban on the dog and cat meat trade, ensuring the protection of animals from brutal slaughter.
In recent investigative findings, a harrowing scenario unfolded, showing dogs and cats in Vietnam subjected to egregious cruelty for meat consumption. Lady Freethinker, an animal rights group, revealed through a probe that millions of these animals, including stolen pets, endure unimaginable terror and pain in Hanoi’s markets. These findings call for immediate and resolute action, aimed at outlawing such barbaric practices.
The investigation portrayed scenes where dogs and cats, some still in collars indicating they were once loved pets, were crammed into cages, witnessing the slaughter of their kin. The horror didn’t stop there; animals were beaten and processed in ways too disturbing to fully articulate, all while alive and fully conscious. Such practices not only reflect extreme animal cruelty but also pose significant health risks to humans, including the spread of rabies and cholera as highlighted by health experts.
It’s crucial, now more than ever, to advocate for change. With growing public sentiment against the dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam, especially among the youth, and the precedent set by South Korea’s recent ban, there is hope. Demand that the government of Vietnam follow through with its previously announced plans to phase out the consumption of dog and cat meat. Ensure the safety and well-being of both animals and humans alike. End this cruelty and enforce a ban on the dog and cat meat trade.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Minister Lê Minh Hoan,
We are reaching out to address a matter of urgent concern, rooted in the recent investigative findings by Lady Freethinker, which showcased the severe and barbaric treatment of dogs and cats in Vietnam’s wet markets. This investigation has laid bare the alarming extent of cruelty animals face, often resulting in a slow, painful demise for the sake of meat consumption. Your office must take decisive action to end this practice, aligning with global standards of animal welfare and public health safety.
The documented evidence suggests that animals, including those that were once part of a family, are subjected to terror and brutality that no living being should ever endure. The public health risks associated with these practices, as warned by the World Health Organization, alongside the heartbreaking cruelty, necessitate immediate legal intervention. It is not only about animal welfare but also about safeguarding human health and upholding ethical standards.
Thus, we demand the immediate implementation of a comprehensive ban on the dog and cat meat trade within Vietnam. This action would reflect a commitment to progress, compassion, and global health standards, marking a significant step forward for the country in the realms of animal rights and public safety. Let’s make this change not only for the animals who suffer needlessly but for the betterment of society as a whole.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Rob Sheridan
Shame on Vietnam! Please step in to ban the cruel cat and dog meat trades as soon as possible. I strongly believe that the WHO is influential and powerful enough to do so to protect these beautiful creatures of GOD!
These people are SAVAGES!!! They should be punished for killing these innocent ANIMALS👊🏼
Totally agree – absolute SAVAGES.
Yes!!
I just hope and pray that ALL of these vile, deranged, sadistic dog/cat abusers, torturers and killers all catch rabies or other diseases from the innocent, defenceless dogs and cats that they so horrifically kill in the most brutal ways imaginable. Shame on this country and all of the ASIAN countries that carry out this heinous atrocity.
Bravo!!!
Is meat consumption at such a low people need to eat what we consider to be our pets or better one of the family? The barbaric and heinous way in which these dogs and cats are beaten, skinned and tortured is simply an atrocity. Is this really an acceptable way of supporting one’s family or self? Is this acceptable to Vietnam’s government?
Not every country looks at animals in the way we do in the West, but have compassion, respect for these loving creatures.
Lilypearl
HOPE THESE VILE GARBAGE DIES FROM EATING THIS. JUST LIKE THE POS WHO DIED FROM DISEASED MONKEY MEAT!!
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Agree, the amount of brutality shown to these innocent animals shows what disregard they have for any living beings. Do they not have laws to protect animals in this country against theft and abuse. Hopefully they all die of rabies !!!
Sounds good to me!!
I hate hate hate Vietnam and its there living “human” creatures. The last from the last worthless scum.
Justice for the innocent helpless animals.
The greatest suffering and torment to the killers. First in their worthless lives and then in hell. infinite
If it’s the fact they eat cats and dogs how is that any different from people eating lambs, veal, chicken, eggs or dairy …..?
Or is it the fact they treat them so cruelly, in which case do they treat cows, chickens etc any differently? Don’t farm animals deserve the same outrage as those for cats and dogs?
Why the emphasis on cats and dogs? Why the speciesism? Shouldn’t the petition firstly be about animal welfare, animal rights, ‘humane’ slaughter?
There is always one and you’re it. Assuming that we all feel less for other animals. I am vegan and hate everyone who harms any animal so why don’t you just stick to the subject and just stop trying to undermine this petition with your distraction technique. You are part of the problem and not the solution so why not just shut up.
STOP ALL ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ABUSE BY STOP KILLING AND EATING DEFENSELESS AND INNOCENT CATS AND DOGS IN VIETNAM! THEY SHOULD SHOULD START EATING OTHER HUMANS NOT INNOCENT AND DEFENSELESS CATS AND DOGS IMMEDIATELY!!!
Sick mother f#ckers I hope they catch some horrible diseases from eating them.
Yep!!
It’s not just Vietnam. Pretty much all of the Asian countries. The worst of course is China, Vietnam and Indonesia. South Korea has thousands of dog meat farms. U.S. should ban trade with South Korea until they stop. Sick, horrible culture these Asians have.
HOW DARE THESE PIECES OF SHIT! MAY THE SOULS OF THESE MURDERED FUR BABY BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF MINE, FEAST ON THE SOULS OF THE LOVED ONES OF THOSE FILTHY MURDERERS!
MAY GOD FORGIVE ME FOR MY HEATHENISH THOUGHTS, BUT THOSE BABIES DESERVED TO LIVE TOO.
THERE IS SUCH THINGS AS BEEF, PORK, FISH AND FOWL. YOU MOTHERF*CKERS DON’T NEED TO EAT PETS!
If there is a God in heaven please stop this horrible of torturing, abusing, killing & eating dogs & cats! Dog spelled backward is God 💔💔
Shame on you! Such practices generate great suffering, and perpetrators show little understanding of what Life is. Every creature deserves respect.
Hanoi markets should all be shut down!
No animal dog, cat, cow, pig, goat, sheep, chicken, horse etc etc etc
should be subjected to terror and brutality.
THIS IS HUMAN SAVAGERY AT ITS MOST DARKEST DEPTH! WHERE THE F….K ARE YOUR ANIMAL PROTECTIONS LAWS. IS IT NOT TAUGHT IN YOUR SCHOOLS TO SHOW COMPASSION FOR ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LIVING CREATURES!!!!!!!
The investigation portrayed scenes where dogs and cats, some still in collars indicating they were once loved pets, were crammed into cages, witnessing the slaughter of their kin. The horror didn’t stop there; animals were beaten and processed in ways too disturbing to fully articulate, all while alive and fully conscious. Such practices not only reflect extreme animal cruelty but also pose significant health risks to humans, including the spread of rabies and cholera as highlighted by health experts.
I so disgusted that anyone could allow this kind of suffering to a innocent, sweet being. YOUR TURN TO GREATLY SUFFER MUST ARRIVE.
Às monstruosas pessoas que toturam esses e outros animais até à morte, eu só desejo que tenham a morte mais lenta e dolorosa possível. Eu não consigo imaginar o medo,a aflição e o sofrimento que esses cães e gatos sentem quando são colocados em gaiolas e vêem o que fazem aos outros animais até chegar a sua vez. Como é possível maltratar tanto seres vivos que sentem como nós. Por favor parem com essas práticas brutais, selvagens e cruéis.
Barbaric and cruel and a total betrayal of trust for companion animals/family members. Why the brutality? Does it speak to your cultural practices in general? Not a good look.
Also to be emphasized: I don’t think Vietnam escaped the pandemic we’re still trying to get over, but your ‘wet markets’ are the epicenter for the next one. Did you not learn from this?
Clean up your act and bring your population into the 21st century.
I hope every person that harms, hurts, kicks, treats ANY ANIMAL mean, all die a horrible death. Animals do not deserve to be treated like they are nothing, they hurt just like humans when suffer a loss. Most people are way to ignorant to have any compassion. I do believe every abuser of any kind, animal or child will certainly be addressed on Judgement day. Yes, l would just 1 or 2 minutes with each one of them. They would no longer walj on this earth. Sirry God, this is my true feelings. POS die a cruel death. I will drink 2 that.
Agree all comments these bastards who do this should be killed the same way. Justice now for these poor animals how can anyone allow this brutal killings. Laws need to change now. Eye for a eye. Needs to stop world wide. These countries are bunch of c**ts and need to be taken of this earth.
Yes!!
Please stop the slaughter of dogs or any animal that should be family pets.
This is barbaric cruel vile and disgusting! These animals suffer horrendous pain and psychological trauma being stolen from a loving family even if they were not there is no excuse no reason in this day and age to be tortured slaughtered in such a heinous way! Stop enough with these savage acts no animal should suffer such horrific atrocities period!