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China dog slaughterhouse closes ahead of Yulin festival

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A dog slaughterhouse owner in China, identified by the pseudonym Huang, has closed his facility with support from animal advocates. This closure comes just before the controversial Yulin dog meat festival, an event known for animal cruelty and public health concerns. The facility had been responsible for killing over 15,000 dogs, many of which were supplied to markets during the festival, which accounts for a significant portion of its annual revenue. Nine dogs were rescued from the property, and the owner is reportedly considering a new business venture. AI

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China dog slaughterhouse closes ahead of Yulin festival

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    ‘Dirty business’: China dog slaughterhouse shuts down ahead of controversial Yulin festival

    A dog slaughterhouse owner in southern China has closed his facility and begun transitioning to a new livelihood with support from animal advocates, just days before the start of the annual controversial Yulin dog meat festival. Launched by local traders in 2010, the Yulin festiv…

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