Cat

The dog and cat meat trade involves the farming, sale, and slaughter of these animals for human consumption, a practice particularly noted in some regions of South Korea and China. This trade raises significant animal welfare concerns due to often inhumane conditions and treatment of the animals involved. Efforts to end this trade focus on closing illegal farms, markets, and slaughterhouses associated with it.

There are campaigns aimed at improving legal protections for cats by advocating for stronger animal welfare laws. These efforts include proposing and supporting legislation to prevent cruelty, such as anti-declaw bills, and generally seeking to enhance regulations that safeguard cats from abuse and neglect in various regions.

Illegal farms and markets related to the cat meat trade often operate without oversight, leading to poor conditions and mistreatment of animals. Closing these facilities is crucial to preventing cruelty, reducing the trade in cat meat, and enforcing animal welfare laws that protect cats from harm and exploitation.

In certain countries, such as South Korea and China, cultural traditions include the consumption of cat meat, which affects attitudes toward cats and their treatment. These cultural practices complicate efforts to change legal and social norms, as advocates must address deeply ingrained beliefs and customs alongside animal welfare concerns.