Sale of dog and cat meat faces growing resistance in Indonesia

A dog being rescued from a slaughterhouse by members of the Humane Society International rescue team. Photos: dpa

Tomohon, a city in the mountainous region of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, is famous for its scenic views, cool climate and colourful flowers.

But it also has a darker side: The city used to be home to one of the most notorious markets in the country, where dogs and cats were slaughtered and sold for human consumption.