An owner and operator of a dog slaughterhouse in Indonesia is finally facing heavy fines and jail time. Last year, more than 50 terrified dogs were rescued from horrifying conditions in his facility after they were smuggled in from nearly 400 miles away.
Despite the government’s declaration that “dogs are not food” in 2018, dog meat is still smuggled and in demand across Indonesia.
When police raided the Sukoharjo compound, 50 frightened dogs were rescued in time. The poor baby mice were stolen right from people’s homes or while they were living on the streets of West Java. After the acquisition, the smugglers tie them up, stuff them in sacks, and then they have to go through an arduous 365-mile journey. Most of them even had their muzzles tied the whole time.
“Seeing the terrified and hurt faces of the dogs huddled together in the back of a truck is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. They are skinned, dehydrated, weak and bewildered,” said Lola Webber, End Dog Meat campaign director for the International Humane Society.
Smugglers aim to make money by meeting the demand for dog meat in Central Java. Specifically, at one restaurant, an estimated 13,700 dogs are killed for human food each month. While the government has filed a claim that “dogs are not food,” a nationwide ban on eating dog meat has yet to be officially put in place. Still, about 1 million dogs fall victim to the dog meat trade in Indonesia each year.
Lola said: “It is gratifying to know that the man who caused them so much suffering is going to jail, but many other dogs will continue to suffer until a clear law is in place.
Not only do Indonesia does not have dog meat (DMFI) The alliance goes with the police to assist with the rescue, but they are the incredible organization that has continued to nurse all 50 sick and painful pups back to health. It was in their care that veterinarians discovered that these The defenseless dogs have endured almost endless abuse, and almost all of them have tested positive for police illness. Distemper is a The virus is incurable, often fatal, affecting the respiratory, digestive, and central nervous systems.
Suseno, abattoir owner, found guilty of violating laws relating to health and livestock, and sentenced to 12 months behind bars. He was also fined 150 million rupiah or $10,000.
Karin Franken of the Jakarta Animal Aid Network said: “Criminals like Suseno need to be brought to justice to protect animal rights and public health from the cruel trade that spreads epidemics. this disease and brutality.
Now, many of these incredible dogs have found their way to Canadaand are waiting to find their forever family.
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