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DOG-MEAT FREE INDONESIA

Take action now by signing our global petition calling on the Indonesian government to ban the trade in and slaughtering of dogs, and consumption of dog meat throughout Indonesia.

We are committed to ending the dog meat trade in Indonesia in recognition of the inherent cruelty to animals and the threat it poses to public health and safety.

Every year, millions of dogs are brutally transported throughout Indonesia to supply the demand for dog meat. Many are stolen family pets and illegally trafficked dogs. They are crammed into cages and sacks so tightly that they can barely move, their mouths bound shut so they can hardly breathe. They are taken on long journeys to supply markets, slaughterhouses and restaurants. They watch others being brutally killed in filthy slaughterhouses whilst they wait their turn.
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“Dogs are snared by dog catchers and thieves, bound into sacks with their mouths tied shut with rope. Once they arrive at the markets and slaughterhouses, they are kept in a room with their muzzle and their four feet tied. Most dogs are in this position for a minimum of 48 hours. They are severly dehydrated, weak and scared, saliva dripping from their mouths is a sign of severe distress”
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Please join the growing global movement to end the dog meat trade by making your voice heard in calling for a dog meat-free Indonesia!

Not only does this trade represent an overwhelming cause of animal suffering, the demand for dog meat encourages the unregulated large-scale illegal theft and movement of dogs of unknown disease and vaccination status between regencies (and islands); and the World Health Organization (WHO) has explicitly highlighted the dog meat trade as a contributing factor to the spread of rabies in Indonesia – a deadly disease that has a devastating impact on human and animal health. So, whilst only a minority of Indonesians consume dog meat – in fact it is estimated that just 7% of the population nationwide ever consumes dog meat – the trade threatens the health and safety of the whole country.

Throughout the world, dogs are people’s most loyal companions, bringing us joy, cherished as "therapists" in schools and in hospitals and homes for the young and elderly, and serving in our police forces and armies. They deserve to be protected from cruelty, and to be recognised – and respected – as companion animals.

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To: His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto,
President of the Republic of Indonesia

The Animal Protection and Welfare Bill has been included in the 2026 National Legislative Program (Prolegnas). While this is a vital step forward, the Indonesian people and global comunity urgently call on your leadership to ensure the immediate passage of this bill and to end the dog and cat meat trade nationwide.

Every year, millions of dogs and cats in Indonesia, including stolen pets, are captured, transported across provinces, and killed in cruel and inhumane ways. This trade not only causes extreme animal suffering, but also poses a serious threat to public health, particularly through the continued transmission of rabies.

Although only a small minority of Indonesians consume dog or cat meat, the trade places the entire population at risk.

Dogs are frequently moved illegally between regions, undermining rabies elimination efforts.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the dog meat trade as a contributing factor to rabies transmission in Indonesia.
Rabies remains almost 100% fatal once symptoms appear, yet is entirely preventable through responsible governance and enforcement.

National opinion polls clearly demonstrate that the Indonesian public supports decisive action.

  • 93% of Indonesians support a ban on the dog meat trade.
  • Only 5.4% have ever consumed dog meat.
  • Less than 1% have ever consumed cat meat.
Pet ownership in Indonesia continues to grow rapidly, reflecting a society that increasingly values animal welfare, public health, and compassion.

Mr. President, this is a moment to demonstrate Indonesia’s commitment to protecting animals from cruelty, safeguarding public health and human life, upholding the will of the people, and strengthening Indonesia’s international reputation as a modern and responsible nation.

Passing the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill and ending the dog and cat meat trade will mark a historic step forward for Indonesia.

We respectfully urge you to support and accelerate the immediate passage of the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill, ensure a nationwide ban on the dog and cat meat trade, and instruct relevant ministries and authorities to enforce these protections effectively.

This action is not only about animals. It is about human dignity, national health, and moral responsibility.

Let Indonesia move forward as a nation that protects the animals closest to us and prioritizes the well-being of its people.