Target: Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia
Goal: Thank the government of Indonesia for agreeing to enact a nationwide ban on slaughtering cats and dogs for human consumption.
Millions of animals in Indonesia may be spared a cruel death thanks to a newly proposed ban that would put an end to the cat and dog meat trade. Thanks to the efforts of activists and the online community, as seen by this ForceChange petition, government officials will finally shut down this cruel and barbaric industry once and for all.
After many years of complaints from animal lovers worldwide apparently falling on deaf ears, the Indonesian government has finally recognized that the human consumption of dogs and cats causes unnecessary animal suffering while also posing a potential public health risk. Once the ban is enacted, a safeguard will at last be put in place for the millions of dogs and cats across the country who have been subject to theft and slaughter for far too long.
With this historic move, Indonesia will at last join several other Asian locales, including Hong Kong and the Philippines, in banning this barbaric practice. Sign this petition to thank the president of Indonesia for his government’s decision to end the ongoing torture of innocent animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear President Widodo,
The world is breathing a sigh of relief to learn that Indonesia will finally be putting an end to the dog and cat meat industry that has subjected millions of innocent animals to appalling cruelty and mistreatment. This unregulated industry has resulted in the widespread theft of pets from people’s yards and has also exposed thousands of people to potentially deadly illnesses, including rabies. Both animals and people will benefit from this humane proposal, and we wish to thank you for at last recognizing that cats and dogs should not be slaughtered simply to satisfy consumer demand.
Dogs and cats are sentient beings who deserve far better treatment than they have received at these crowded and disease-ridden markets. By shutting down this unnecessary industry, you will be making Indonesia a safer and more humane place for everyone to enjoy. That is why we, the undersigned, wish to show our support and hope that this ban will set a precedent for more legislation aimed at improving animal welfare within your nation.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Deonny Rantetandung
THANK HEAVENS! I hope it is enacted and followed diligently, from now on!!!
I hope this holds true and not a bunch of you know what now if we can stop in all oriental countries that would be really great orientals the cruelest race of people ever they kill and eat anything that breaths
Hopefully it becomes illegal to harm animals all over the world.
And yes, not only cats and dogs but all animals. No animal deserves to suffer.
Congratulations!!! It’s about time, more than enough animals have suffered. And I agree with Tom hopefully it becomes illegal all over the world. This is a good start.
OMG, this is the best news ever!!! I pray all countries will ban dog and cat meat trade. Farm animals should also be included. They liver miserable lives, and an even worse death!
Amazing news!!! …. now please have officers enforcing this new law. We now need to help all these dogs and cats to safety! Please make sure all meat farms and shops are shut down NOW!
Thank you
This is great news. Now make sure the ban is actually enforced!! Harsh punishment for anyone found to be breaking the law on this one.
Hahahahaha KEEP DREAMING. When they do ban eating dogs and cats ( which by the way are no different to other animals that get eaten)then and only then will I say thank you..
For now talk is CHEAP..
Hmmmm. I believe it won’t be until 2021 or some such date. It won’t be immediate.
Yes, any delay implies a lack of confidence in enforcement &/or bureaucracy &/or just a hope they can get their citizens on board so it’s not so ‘painful’ to HUMANS…until which, all remains nebulous and subject to a change of political whim or determination. I’ll only believe it when I see it’s actually in place AND being tracked and enforced. Until then, nothing is a done deal.
Thank you Mr. Joko Widodo for banning the dog and cat meat trade in your country. I hope that you are prepared to enforce this new law. Thousands of dogs and cats have a better future because of you.
This is great news! I only hope it will be enforced and not allowed to go on. No animal should ever have to suffer the way these innocent dogs and cats have been made to.
Thank you for banning this cruel, barbaric trade. Hopefully it will be backed up by action too. Thank you from all the animals you have saved.
Excellent News. I just hope it is enforced.
China and South Korea are next.
While I’m happy to hear such good news, I’m still worried that murdering these precious animals will continue to happen in back alleys and such. Dogs and cats are members of the family and murdering them is akin to murdering someone’s child.
AWESOME!!!!
about bloody time too now you need to stop the bear farming as well
Good news but the reality is that it will not be enforced. The culture is shamefully based on this type of cruelty and torture.