SIGN THE PETITION TO BAN THE DOG AND CAT MEAT TRADE

Please sign this petition! The Animal Protection and Welfare Bill has been included in the 2026 National Legislative Program (Prolegnas). We now need urgent public support to ensure the immediate passage of this Bill and to ban the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia.

By signing, you are helping protect animals from extreme cruelty, safeguard public health, and support legislation that reflects the will of the Indonesian people.

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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.