Ending the Dog and Cat Meat Trade in Southeast Asia

Millions of cats and dogs are brutally killed each year in Southeast Asia for the cat-and-dog meat trade. It is widely—but mistakenly—believed that these animals only come from purpose-built “farms.” In Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia, the vast majority are captured strays or stolen pets.

A Hellish Journey
The methods of transporting them to slaughterhouses, markets, and restaurants are unimaginably horrific. The animals are crammed into tiny cages and then loaded onto trucks or tied to the back of motorbikes. This causes fractures and other injuries, and by the time they arrive at their destination, many dogs are already exhausted or suffering from heatstroke.

Tortured for Profit
Before slaughter, some dogs are cruelly force-fed rice through tubes to increase their market weight and price, while others may be beaten under the mistaken belief that it tenderizes the meat. The most common slaughter methods include drowning alive, bludgeoning with sticks, stabbing with knives, boiling to death, or burning with blowtorches.

Did You Know…

• The vast majority of people in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia oppose the dog-meat and cat-meat trade.
• Cat and dog meat fetch higher prices than other protein sources.
• Consuming dog and cat meat poses serious health risks to humans.
• HOME SAFE HAVEN has shut down four major slaughterhouses, rescuing over 200 cats and dogs from certain death.

The time to act is now!
We long to end this cruel, terrifying trade—but we can’t do it without you. With your support, we can eradicate the cat-and-dog meat trade once and for all!