A “feline house” in Tianjin, China was recently found to be holding more than 200 cats. They were all kept in small cages and bound for the dinner plate.

Apparently, neighbors saw cats being transported, but claimed not to know the sinister dealings or the cats’ final destination. Local police, however, were alerted, resulting in two men being detained. State media reports that “the matter is under investigation.”
While the penalty for the individuals responsible for such cruelty is yet unknown, it is clear that the dog and cat meat trade within China has become a national and international concern. The country has come under severe pressure, particularly by continuing to allow the notorious Yulin Festival, where celebrations center on consuming dog meat, to continue.

While many such atrocities have gone unreported, the story of these cats was not only reported, but picked up by popular news outlets, including The Beijing News, Yangtse Evening Post, and Huaxi Metropolis Daily. Individuals began sharing their outrage and posting photos of their own beloved cats. The hashtag #CatMeatUsedForHamAndKebabs began with such posts reportedly reaching more than nine million social media users. As LadyM_diary posted, “We live in a civilized world; this is terrible and prehistoric.”

The tide is turning on the horrific dog and cat meat trade. Awareness is growing, the outrage is growing, and together we can end the trade and the suffering of millions of cats and dogs.
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