Indonesian Animal Market Finally Ends Brutal Dog and Cat Meat Trade, Say Campaigners

The Tomohon Extreme Market in Indonesia's Sulawesi island has announced the permanent end of its dog and cat meat trade, following a years-long campaign by local activists and celebrities. The market, previously listed as a tourist attraction, had been selling cat meat and carcasses of protected species. Videos of the brutal treatment of animals at the market sparked outrage. Animal welfare groups, including Humane Society International, have been campaigning to end the trade due to concerns about rabies and cruelty. The market's closure marks a significant step in the effort to ban the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia.