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The Yulin Lychee and Dog Meat Festival, better known as the Yulin Dog Meat Festival, occurs every June on the summer solstice in Yulin, China. It is a highly controversial event and attracts criticism from people all around the world, as well as in China. Many of the slaughtered animals are domestic pets stolen off the street, says change.org. The dogs are tortured, deprived of food and water, and eventually slaughtered to be sold as food. In addition to the appalling animal cruelty that takes place, this festival poses a major public health safety concern. Dogs sold on the market are often sick, poisoned, and dying from the horrendous conditions they endure on the long journey. They may also carry contagious diseases.

Source: South China Morning Post/Youtube

Yulin authorities should be taking this seriously not only because millions of animal lives are at risk, but also considering we are still living through a deadly pandemic. Sign this petition to demand President Xi Jinping finally ban the Yulin Dog Meat Festival!

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