HOT DOGS ARE SAVED FROM THE CHOP

Hot Dogs Are Saved From The Chop

Taiwan may soon just be raising dogs to be pets and not as the
main ingredients for stews and stir-fries.

In a preliminary vote, Taiwan's legislature has passed a bill
that bans people from selling or eating dog meat. The legislation is expected to
be formally passed next month, officials said.

Westerners treat dogs as their best friends or family
members and we should no longer tolerate such savage practices, said Cheng
Tao-lung, who works for a lawmaker who supported the bill.

Under the proposed law, those selling or eating dog meat will
be fined 10,000 Taiwan dollars (Ј210).

Food stalls serving dog meat were once easy to find around
Taiwan. Many Taiwanese believe the meat is nutritious and strengthens the body
against the winter cold.

In recent years, a growing number of Taiwanese have stopped
eating dogs and most of the dog meat restaurants are in rural areas.

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