I agree, and I'd support the end to all meat markets. But in this instance it's being shut down due to the cruel form of execution.

I don't have a problem with the consumption of meat. I have a problem with the mistreatment of animals raised for meat.

This was my thought, but I didn't have the nuts to post it. People only like to save the animals they think are cute. Otherwise, they don't care.

This article gives a very sanitized version of how dogs are executed in SK (and China, for that matter). They believe animals that die in the midst of horrific pain release adrenaline in the meat, which tenderizes it. I will spare you more detailed information, but it is easily found on the internet. At least in the US, animals raised for slaughter must be stunned before being killed and there are efforts to make the process as humane as possible.

Jane that was exactly my thought after reading this. Gandhi also said "be the change you wish to see in the world' in other words, lead by example. I'm just hoping stopping this, is a step in the right direction towards stopping animal cruelty all together. You have to start somewhere.

Jane, would you say the same thing if this was about the closure of a cat meat market? While technically I agree with your statement, the truth is that dogs are extra special. Humans have had a very close bond with humans, for well over 40,000 years. Basically, dogs are children with four legs. They even think, and act as we do. Dogs are extra special.

I agree, It depends on the country you are from. For example, I eat beef and think nothing of it but someone in India would be horrified. I have a hamster and my sister has a rabbit, and I'm sure many people in the world think its a huge waste that we don't eat those animals.

Alright, settle down, one thing at a time.

I've always found it so bizarre that people can be 'animal lovers' and feel compassion and all that, yet discuss it while eating a burger. To each their own, I guess. I can't. I can't imagine looking at something and going "I don't need to eat you to be healthy because I have easily accessible alternatives everywhere I go because I live in a western country, but I am choosing to to kill and eat you anyway". My own personal conscience just can't justify it.

1. most of the dogs are stolen pets 2. the dogs are beaten to death or burnt alive 3. eating dogs can spread cholera and rabies

From people who always talks big like you, I'm still waiting proofs that any meat animal you nominated (pigs, chickens and cows), can be able to do what dogs are also used to with their capacities and uniqueness : they feel your feelings and your intentions, they can alert you when you're going to have a seizure or smell if you have any bad disease or even pregnancy, they understand what it fair and unfair, feel your fear or your pain and sympathize with them, they understand your priorities, they are used to smell drugs in airports, explosives (even in war grounds, mines and such), dangerous foods, electronics that could contain pedo-pornographical material, they are used as therapy for sick people and kids or people with mental and physical disabilities (autism, alzheimer, seizures, anxiety problems). They hunted with our ancestors for food and helped us to be where we are now.

Have you ever wondered why so many people have such strong emotions over dogs? Because dogs have been our loyal friends, partners, even protectors throughout the history of mankind. They trust humans, they can do anything, even sacrifice themselves to protect, to love, to help their masters. There are no other animals on this planet that can trust and bond with us that easily, only dogs. It is like they are born to be the link between humans and the great forgotten nature. They are friends to us. So NO, we should NOT eat them.

Have you ever wondered why so many people have such strong emotions over dogs? Because dogs have been our loyal friends, partners, even protectors throughout the history of mankind. They trust human, they can do anything, even sacrifice themselves to protect, to love, to help their masters. There are no other animals on this planet that can trust and bond with us that easily, only dogs. It is like they are born to be the link of human and the great forgotten nature. They are friends to us. So of course, we should NOT eat them.

That's true, but most of Chinese people are against it too . We're not monsters. I am not good at English.But I have to say.

Exactly. I loathe China because of its dog and cat meat traditions. These images fuel nightmares.

Then how about pigs, turkeys, bulls, chicken and more? Anyways, pigs are smarter than dogs yet have more stronger feelings than dogs.