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Genlin started his campaign to ban dog and cat meat in Washington, DC.
"Eating Happiness", a documentary directed, filmed and edited by Genlin, was premiered in New York, San Francisco and Washington DC.
Genlin met with animal activist Marc Ching to discuss legislation strategies.
US Representative Alcee Hastings introduced a bill to ban dog and cat meat.
US Representative Jeff Denham introduced an amendment to include a dog and cat meat ban in the 2018 Farm Bill.
WDA ran full-page advertisements on The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times.
WDA's White House Petition received over 100,000 signatures, prompting a response from President Donald Trump.
With the help of Republican Congressman David Valadao, the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats,” which is championed by World Dog Alliance, has been included in the U.S. Appropriations Bill 2024. On Mar 22, 2024 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Appropriations Bill by a vote of 286-134. On March 23, the U.S. Senate passed the bill by a vote of 74-24. This would commence the process by which Department of State works to initiate the "International Agreement."
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Review: International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
On 26 June 2019, World Dog Alliance (WDA) finished the first draft of the ‘International Agreement to Prohibit the Eatings of Dogs and Cats’. The
Videos: United States of America
The United States of America passed the bill against dog and cat meat consumption in 2018 thanks to WDA’s 5-year efforts. WDA is now pushing
30 Congressmen Sign Letter to Garner Trump’s Support on the International Convention to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
Washington — 15 Democrats and 15 Republicans in Congress submitted a joint letter urging for President Trump’s support on the International Convention to Prohibit the
The 5th 926 Dog Lovers’ Day
The 5th 926 Dog Lovers’ Day was held successfully in Washington DC. World Dog Alliance gave Golden Dog Award to three members of Congress who
Letters from US Congressmen to call for a dog meat ban in Japan
Congressmen Alcee Hastings, Norma Torres and Nanette Barragan wrote a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to call for a dog meat ban in
US legislation to ban dog slaughter for meat heralds progress
Trump has joined the army President Donald Trump has signed Section 12515 which bans the consumption of cat and dog meat, enacting the law
[Video] New law to ban dog meat consumption passes in the US Congress
THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT of BANNING DOG MEAT CONSUMPTION New law set to pass in the US Congress should give the impetus to end the
US Congress has just passed the cat and dog meat ban!
Breaking News! US Congress has just passed the cat and dog meat ban today (Dec 12). This demonstrates USA’s leadership and marks a milestone in
The Bang of the Gavel in the US Congress “Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act” soon to be enacted
The Bang of the Gavel in the US Congress “Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act” soon to be enacted World Dog Alliance (WDA) aims
US Senate passes Farm Bill 87-13 to ban dog meat consumption
Breaking news: The US Senate has just passed the Farm Bill with an overwhelming vote of 87-13 today (Dec 11). The Bill include a ban
[SCMP] New law set to pass in the US Congress should give the impetus to end the slaughter of dogs for food worldwide
Eating dog meat may be taboo in the West but a lack of legal sanctions means dogs can be killed for food There is a
Thank-you Letter: Dog Meat Ban Included in both Senate and House Farm Bills
The legal ban on dog meat has been included as one of the amendments in the Senate Farm Bill on June 24, 2018 and the