In response to the public outcry, Yulin's government has responded by banning
public slaughter of the animals, and by removing the words «dog meat» from all banners related to the festival.
Not exact matches
For instance, in a colorful case involving a city ordinance restricting the practice
of animal sacrifice, the Court severely criticized officials for acting out
of animosity towards the Santeria religion, which engages in the ritualistic
slaughter of pigeons, goats, and turtles (among other
animals) and at least sometimes leaves the carcasses along roadsides and in other
public places.
And through television ads, billboards and outdoor advertising,
Animals Australia's landmark
public awareness campaigns on behalf
of waterbirds have also highlighted how this «recreational»
slaughter destroys families — and supported some
of Australia's elite athletes to remind the Victorian Government that duck shooting is not a sport.
The Australian Federation
of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is appalled by the treatment
of Australian
animals in the Middle East and equally appalled that the Australian live export industry is trying to convince the Australian
public that the region requires live
animals, when in fact they can be
slaughtered in compliance with Islamic laws in Australia.
Many
animal humane groups and
public officials are outraged at the idea
of resuming domestic
slaughter, including New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, who points to the iconic
animal's role as a loyal companion in the West.
Here, all chips and pieces
of rhino and elephant ivory recovered from poachers, poached
animals, culling programmes, cases
of natural death and,
of late, elephants routinely
slaughtered to feed the
public at government functions are received, registered and issued with serial numbers.