Every year, in Yulin, China, thousands of dogs are slaughtered as part of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. Before being killed, these animals are often subjected to terrible conditions, including starvation, torture, and disease. Many of the slaughtered animals are domestic pets stolen of the street.

The Festival has caused growing international outrage, with millions around the world speaking out in protest. This Movement is made up of petitions started by Change.org users urging China to permanently end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival

There are so many reasons to end this horrific festival -- warning, the following information may be upsetting.

The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is also a dangerous food safety issue. Dogs sold on the market are sick, poisoned and dying animals. They suffer from horrendous conditions during the long distance, trans-provincial journeys, many days without food and water and may carry contagious disease.

We appeal to you to act in the interest of public health, food safety, animal welfare, and the image of Guangxi and China. The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is a business operation that undermines the national and public interest. The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region government is at a historical juncture. The Dog Meat Festival must end.

By signing our petition, you’re joining a global movement with like-minded people who want to shut down this heinous festival and trade. In the coming weeks and months, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in both online and in-person events happening around the world.

Thank you,

Hopes Animal Welfare Project