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Dog Saved From Meat Trade, How Sister Comforts Her in New Home Melts Hearts

Dog Saved From Meat Trade, How Sister Comforts Her in New Home Melts Hearts

Summary

A rescued dog named Mouse, formerly part of the dog-meat trade in Vietnam, gained global attention through a viral Instagram video. The video shows Mouse being comforted by her adopted canine sister, highlighting the cruel practices in the dog-meat trade across Asia. Millions of dogs are killed each year in this largely illegal trade, which involves severe animal suffering.

Key Facts

  • Dog named Mouse was rescued from Vietnam's dog-meat trade.
  • A video of Mouse and her adopted sister went viral with over 3.4 million views.
  • Humane World for Animals reports 30 million dogs are killed yearly across Asia for meat.
  • Dog-meat trade is illegal and poorly regulated with ties to criminal activities.
  • Key countries involved include China (10 million dogs yearly), South Korea (460,000), and Vietnam (5 million).
  • South Korea has intensive dog-meat farms, while other countries mainly involve stolen pets or strays.
  • Many dogs suffer and die during transport due to overcrowding and lack of care.
  • Killing methods vary; in some places, dogs are beaten, electrocuted, or even boiled alive.
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