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The news of the annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China, angers animal lovers worldwide, sparking debates on animal rights and welfare. International organizations voice opposition as authorities uncover illegal wildlife trafficking, fueling calls for stronger laws. The lack of protective measures for bears and dogs raises concerns about their safety in the region. Grace Gabriel, representing the International Fund for Animal Welfare, condemns the event, emphasizing the need for legal safeguards. In a bid to prevent animal cruelty, predictions suggest that China may enact stricter regulations against harming these creatures. The story unfolds in China, with the festival in Yulin and related smuggling activities in Russia drawing attention to the plight of animals in the region. The incident prompts reflection on ethical consumption choices and the complexity of cultural practices that clash with global norms.
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Fact and opinions 1. The border police announced that they caught two men trying to smuggle two hundred bear paws into the country. (Fact) 2. They had a dog meat festival and more than one thousand dogs would be killed .(Fact) 3. Grace Gabriel, from International Fund for Animal Welfare, said she doesn’t agree with the dog meat festival 4. I think the country lacks of the law to keep bears and dogs safe from being hurt or killed. (opinion)
Where and I predict • This story took place in China , south of Yulin, where the dog festival occurred but the smuggling of the bear paws occurred in Russia. This is important to know because people have a chance to stop this from happening. • I predict that China will come up with a law that killing or hurting bears and dogs will not be allowed.
Question • Why would anyone ever want to eat dog meat?
Answer • Some people who have not tried dog might want to go south of Yulin to give it a try.
