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Taiwan Bans Eating Dogs and Cats

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Taiwan has banned the eating of dogs and cats, lawmakers said Wednesday, as pressure grows to improve animal welfare after a spate of cruelty cases that stirred public outrage. Parliament passed legislation to outlaw the consumption, purchase or possession of dog and cat meat, with offenders facing a fine of up to Tw$250,000 ($8,170). Authorities … Read more

Taiwan Bans Eating Dogs and Cats

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Taiwan has become the first Asian country to completely ban the eating of dog and cat meat. New laws passed on Tuesday outlaw ‘the consumption, purchase or possession of dog and cat meat’ with a maximum fine of 250,000 New Taiwan dollars ($8,000). Legislator Wang Yu-min hailed the landmark bill, saying it is a first … Read more