A butcher slaughtering dogs to get meat in a dog slaughterhouse, Yogyakarta, Indonesia on April 17, 2016. The meat of these dogs will be cooked and sold to the public and believed that consuming it can make them regain health and strength. This occurs in a number of regions in Indonesia, which is predominantly Muslim.
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Save A Dog: 50 Dogs, Bound in Sacks, Rescued From Transportation To Illegal Slaughterhouse

In Indonesia, 50 dogs have been rescued from a truck headed to an illegal slaughterhouse. Both Sukoharjo police and Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) collaborated to rescue these poor, innocent creatures, from certain doom.

Only one of the fifty dogs found bound up in sacks, with their mouths tied shut, didn’t survive. However, all of them were abused and emaciated.

As a warning, the photos and video below are graphic. If you find such imagery triggering, we advise that you don’t read further.

Indonesia Makes Move Against Illegal Slaughterhouse

According to a report from FOX8 and a release issued by FOUR PAWS International, this was Indonesia’s first large-scale move against a dog slaughterhouse.

In the release, Dr. Karanvir Kukreja says that this incident should serve as a “turning point in fighting against this outlawed, outdated, and cruel trade.”

He goes on to say, “The positives we can take out of this awful situation are that law enforcement and campaign groups are ensuring that this illegal trade is coming to an end.”

Authorities additionally apprehended a “long-suspected” dog meat trader. But, as always, the words “long-suspected” always make your stomach turn.

Where Are the Dogs Now?

All of the dogs, most only a year old, were provided with temporary shelter, as well as emergency care. According to CBS’ report, these dogs were stolen from their families.

DMFI is working directly with all of the dogs, ensuring that they are well cared for. Hopefully, most will return to their families, but those who cannot be matched will be put up for adoption.

If you’d like to help DMFI in their efforts to shut down the dog meat trade in Indonesia, then check out their website here where you can sign petitions and take action.

Are you glad to see authorities finally making moves against the dog meat trade in Indonesia? How do you think we can work together to end illegal dog slaughterhouses around the world? Let us know in the comments below.

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