Cops say dogs are being stolen, slaughtered for their meat (Honolulu)

[matcom]

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Honolulu police and the Hawaiian Humane Society say someone might be stealing and slaughtering dogs for their meat.

The humane society has received three complaints in Kalihi, Waianae and downtown Honolulu involving the sale of dog meat out of the back of a white van and the inhumane killing of stolen dogs whose meat was eaten, according to police.

Humane Society spokeswoman Jacque Smith said the agency received complaints during the last 12 months, but nothing substantial enough to build an investigation. The humane society teamed up with CrimeStoppers to get some results. A CrimeStoppers bulletin said yesterday that there is insufficient evidence to start an investigation, but police and the humane society are asking for the public's help in compiling information.

"For years we've been hearing rumors about people stealing dogs, selling dogs, eating dogs," Smith said.

Backyard slaughter of one's own animal for meat is legal if done humanely, meaning killing in the fastest possible way, Smith said. There is no law prohibiting people from killing their own dogs, she said.

"Does the humane society advocate shooting a dog in the head? No," she said. "But that may be a fast way."

Eating dog meat is also legal, she said

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[Deja Q]

1. Mmmm, tasty!

Soon to show up at your local Quiznos'! :evilgrin:

(okay, they actually make decent food, but I refuse to dip into lame stereotypes...)