Rescue organization reports developments in Yulin dog meat trade
After a decade of monitoring the dog meat trade in Yulin, China, the rescue group No Dogs Left Behind reports shifting conditions in the region.
International animal welfare organization No Dogs Left Behind announced on Monday significant developments regarding the dog meat trade in Yulin, China. Founded in 2016, the group has spent the last ten years operating on the front lines to document and intervene in the local animal trade.
Jeffrey Beri, founder of the organization, stated that the reported changes mark a shift in the regional landscape. The organization has focused its efforts on field operations to mitigate the trade of dogs for consumption through long-term monitoring and advocacy.
The Yulin trade, often centered around the annual festival, has faced sustained international scrutiny for years. This latest report highlights how the organization’s decade-long presence has informed their current assessment of the local market's trajectory.