Quang Nam: Hoi An says no to slaughtering cats, dogs for meat

The popular tourist city Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam, on December 10, signed a deal with the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, committing to stopping the trade and consumption of cat and dog meat, making it the first locality in Vietnam to do so.

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Quang Nam (VNA) – The popular tourist city HoiAn in the central province of Quang Nam, on December 10, signed a deal with theglobal animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, committing to stopping the tradeand consumption of cat and dog meat, making it the first locality in Vietnam todo so.

The commitment takes effect at the end of this year andlasts for two years.

Julie Sanders, International Director of Companion AnimalsProgramme at FOUR PAWS, said at the virtual signing ceremony that Hoi An’saction will set the example for other Vietnamese localities to follow.

The country saw five million dogs and one million cats slaughteredfor meat trade on an annual basis, threatening the local animal welfare andcommunity health, she informed.

Vice Chairman of the Hoi An People’s Committee Nguyen TheHung affirmed that phasing out the trade of dog and cat meat and promoting rabieseradication works are in line with the city’s growth orientation towardbecoming a safe, friendly, and green tourist destination.

Participating in the ceremony, young Vietnamese singer VanMai Huong delivered a speech calling for people, particularly youth, to supportthe commitment./.

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