The trend demonstrates how quickly and dramatically attitudes toward pets — particularly dogs — have changed in many parts of Asia.I think these dogs, given the choice, would rather have been eaten:
In Taiwan, for example, just 10 years ago, dogs were still eaten in public restaurants and raised on farms for that purpose. Traditional Chinese medicine held that so-called “fragrant meat” from dogs could fortify one’s health.
Now, eating dog is viewed by many as an embarrassing reminder of a poorer time.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Pic of the day: China's latest craze: dyeing pets to look like other wild animals
From Global Post via HAHeadlines:
Labels:
China

