This Friday, at the Yulin Dog Meat "Festival," the lives of thousands of dogs will come to a brutal end - all so that the illegal dog and cat meat profiteers can try to perpetuate the archaic, diminishing practice of eating dogs and cats.
As dog lovers, you and I - and our Duo Duo Project team - want it to end immediately. But the reality we face is that ending a century-old practice and creating lasting change is a process.
We are committed to staying the course because it is the only way to truly ensure a safe future for our four-legged friends.
We have been working on the ground in China 365 days a year for 11 years, and we see first-hand that CHANGE IS HAPPENING.
In 2020, two Chinese cities - Zhuhai and Shenzhen - banned dog and cat meat. This year, South Korea also banned dog and cat meat.
A 2023 survey revealed that less than 20% of people in Yulin oppose a dog and cat meat ban.
There is still more work ahead to build on this change and ensure the safety and well-being of our furry, four-legged friends in cities like Yulin. Your contribution of any size today will help us stay the course and WIN this fight.
Thank you.