The Truth

Some of the things you will see on these pages are difficult; even hard to believe they are really happening... We will spare you the most graphic images but will show you what is really happening to stolen pets in Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia, and let these story tell the story of this horrific trade.

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The Truth

Information about the cruel dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

Dog and cat meat inn Southeast Asia

Where the Cruelty happens

Dog and cat meat is on the menu in several countries in Southeast Asia

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10 Facts about the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

Did you know?

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FAQ on Dog & Cat Meat Trade

The Answers

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Timeline of our Activities and Achievements

FOUR PAWS is committed to bringing an end to the cruel dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

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A FOUR PAWS report on the dog and cat meat trade in the Southeast Asia

A report on the dog and cat meat trade in the Southeast Asia and recommendations to end the trade

Live animal markets

A Global Health Risk

Live animal markets and trades provide optimal conditions for deadly pathogen emergence and the transmission of viruses to humans

Dogs in thick sacks with mouths tied, Borneo 2021

An Investigative Report into the Trade of Dogs for Meat in Indonesia

FOUR PAWS released a new research publication, October 2021

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A summary report on Dog Meat Consumption in Cambodia

FOUR PAWS and Animal Rescue Cambodia released a new research publication, July 2020

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A Report on the Cat Meat Trade in Vietnam

FOUR PAWS and Change For Animals Foundation release a ground-breaking, new report that uncovers the insidious cat meat trade in Vietnam.

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A summary report on Dog and Cat Meat Consumption in Vietnam

FOUR PAWS released a new research publication, January 2021

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Video Gallery

Learn more about the cruel trade in Southeast Asia

Dog and cat meat trade reports

Publications on the Dog and Cat Meat Trade in Southeast Asia

FOUR PAWS' reports and recommendations

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