Taiwan: cats and dogs are off the menu

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In terms of the new legislation by the Taiwanese parliament, the consumption, purchase or possession of dog and cat meat is outlawed. Offenders face a fine of up to 250,000 Taiwanese dollars.

The same Bill has increased the penalty for illegally or cruelly killing an animal, or abusing an animal to a maximum two-year jail term and a fine of up to 2-million Taiwanese dollars.

Although it has been argued that the consumption of dog meat has diminished in Taiwan, there have been confirmed reports of dog meat for sale recently.