China Mulls Ban On Eating Dogs And Cats

January 27th, 2010

Chinese legal experts will submit proposals for a ban on eating dogs and cats in April as part of a draft bill to tackle animal abuse.

If the new regulation is passed, thousands of dog restaurants and butchers will be shut down, and anyone eating pets would be slapped with a fine of up to 5,000 yuan (£450) or 15 days in jail…