Hundreds of cats were rescued by Chinese police: they were destined for irregular restaurants and stalls, which buy animals at low cost
Chinese police rescued hundreds of cats destined for human consumption, during a check. The officers have indeed stopped a truck that was transporting the poor cats, uncovering serious irregularities.
More than 300 cats were crammed into small wooden crates, literally huddled together and in a state of evident suffering. The animals were severely dehydrated, many were sick, some dying.
The vehicle came from Guandong el provincedriver was unable to produce the certificates certifying the controls on animals required by law and the regularity of transport.
The police have therefore kidnapped the animals, who were transferred to the Small Animal Protection Association facilities, where they received the necessary veterinary care.
Unfortunately, out of 307 cats, 32 didn't make it and died before joining the association, but 275 were saved.
Small Animal Protection Association staff members reported that many of the cats that arrived are in very poor healthas well as being terrified.
Wang Bing, deputy director of the animal rights association suspects the cats were headed for irregular stalls and restaurants in the East Gate Market, where they would have been bought for less than $ 4 each. intended for human consumption.
'Cat meat would have been sold without any quarantine certification, but there are people willing to eat it.
This is not only a risk to human health, it also fuels the growth of black market industries, ”said Wang Bing.
Although there are requirements to be met, Unfortunately, the cat meat trade is still allowed in China, in addition to that of dog.
Incredible as it may seem, feed on cat meat it is perfectly normal in some countries of the world: according to the Stop Dog and Cat Meat Trade Worldwide association, cat meat is consumed, as well as in China, also in Cameroon, in some parts of Latin America, in 44 states. United and in many other countries.
It is estimated that around 30 million dogs are killed each year worldwide for human consumption, as well as an unspecified number of cats.
However, the fact that feeding on cats and dogs is a tradition in some areas does not mean that it is acceptable or right or that these animals should be treated cruelly.
As with dogs, cats that are slaughtered they are often pets that are stolen from their families.
In many cases, the breeding and slaughter of cats is not regular and in no way guarantee the welfare of animals.
Cats are kept in cages that are too small and overcrowded and are not guaranteed basic veterinary care.
Since even the hygiene rules are not respected, iEating cat meat causes infections and other diseases.
In this case, nearly 300 cats were rescued and they will not end up on anyone's tables, but many other cats and dogs live the same tragic fate every day.
The non-profit association Lady Freethinker has launched a petition calling for an end to the cat and dog meat trade in all countries of the world.
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Tatiana Maselli
