WDA's Milestones
1 June, 2013
Where It All Began
After finding out the brutality of the dog meat trade in Asia, Genlin decided to establish the WDA to save the 30 million dogs that are stolen and slaughtered for food every year.
12 December, 2014
WDA's Founding Ceremony
The founding ceremony of the WDA was held in Hong Kong University. Animal activists from all over the world attended.
1 August, 2015
Documentary: EATING HAPPINESS
Genlin produced this documentary to reveal the barbaric truth of the dog meat trade in Asia.
26 September, 2015
926 Dog Lovers’ Day
The first Dog Lovers’ Day was launched by WDA. The documentary Eating Happiness was screened in major cities around the world.
12 September, 2016
The Largest Dog Meat Market in South Korea Closed
In response to a parliamentary petition initiated by WDA, the UK parliament applied pressure to the South Korean government through diplomatic means, resulting in the closure of Moran Market, the biggest dog meat market in South Korea.
11 April, 2017
Dog and Cat Meat Banned in Taiwan
WDA’s campaign led to the successful passage of a dog and cat meat ban in Taiwan, making Taiwan a beacon of hope in Asia.
12 December, 2018
Dog and Cat Meat Ban Passed in the US Congress
The United States Congress passed the Farm Bill which outlaws dog and cat meat consumption. It sets a historic milestone for WDA’s legislative efforts in the United States.
6 March, 2019
White Paper Drafted by the WDA
A Chinese congressman introduced the Companion Animal Protection Act which proposes banning dog meat consumption and increasing punishment for dog theft. Not only does WDA’s legislative endeavor save our beloved animal friends, it also shed a light of hope to their caregivers.
13 March, 2019
100 Dog Meat Restaurants Found in Japan
Using the firsthand and in-depth information provided by the WDA, a Japanese congressman brought up the dog meat issue during an interpellation session in the Japanese Congress.
The surprising fact that more than 100 dog meat restaurants exist in Japan sent shock waves through the world. WDA’s target is to legislate a ban on dog and cat meat in Japan.
10 June, 2019
Dog and Cat Meat Ban Proposed in Italy
The WDA worked with Italian Congresswoman Michela Brambilla to introduce a bill to outlaw dog and cat meat in Italy.
10 July, 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill to Ban Dog and Cat Meat in the UK
The UK Parliament agreed to an amendment to include a dog and cat meat ban in the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill. WDA’s campaigning efforts in the UK over the years has come to fruition.
28 July, 2019
International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dog and Cat Meat
The WDA drafted the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dog and Cat Meat. Congressmen in the US and Members of Parliament in the UK have pledged to back WDA’s campaign.
7 February, 2020
WDA United US Representatives to Sign Joint Letter to President Donald Trump
30 bipartisan US Representatives (15 Republicans and 15 Democrats) co-signed a letter urging President Trump to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
7 March, 2020
WDA United UK MPs to Sign Joint Letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
67 Members of Parliament signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urge him to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
The letter was written by Giles Watling MP, the Co-Chair of APPG Animal Welfare Group and Vice-Chair of APPG Dog Welfare Group.
29 May, 2020
Chinese Government Heralds the Ban on Dog and Cat Meat
In a historic move, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs excluded dogs from the national “Directory of Genetic Resources of Livestock and Poultry” and reclassified dogs as “companion animals”.
3 December, 2020
Japanese Lawmakers Call for International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
Hidehisa Otsuji, chairman of the Parliamentary League for Animal Welfare, along with 10 members of the league, submitted a request letter to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in The Prime Minister’s Official Residence, turning a historic page on animal welfare in Japan. The request letter also lays the groundwork for a joint initiative between the United States and Japan on the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
18 June, 2021
Norwegian Lawmakers Call for International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
A number of members of Parliament sent a letter to Prime Minister Erna Solberg calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
28 October, 2021
Swedish Lawmakers Call for International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
A number of members of Parliament sent a letter to Prime Minister Stefan Löfven calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
29 October, 2021
US Lawmakers Call for International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
38 bipartisan Members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden, calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
18 March 2023
Jakarta Legislates to ban dog meat
Special Area of the City of Jakarta has introduced a ban on the dog and cat meat trade. This includes the most populous metropolitan area in Indonesia, comprising the capital as well as five satellite cities and three complete regencies, including parts of West Java and Banten provinces
5 July 2023
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has pledged to phase out selling cat and dog meat, officials said, in a nation where some consider the animals a delicacy.
7 August 2023
US Lawmakers Write to President Yoon of South Korea Calling for Swift Legislation to Ban Dog Meat
With the help of Congressman Andrew Garbarino, ten bipartisan Members of Congress sent a letter to South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol, calling on South Korea to accelerate its legislative process to end the consumption of dog meat and support International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
9 January 2024
Dog Meat Consumption Banned in South Korea
The Korea National Assembly unanimously passed the “dog meat ban special bill” (208 out of 210 voted yes, with 2 abstentions) to prohibit the breeding, slaughter and selling of dogs for human consumption.
The vote was historic and started a three-year grace period for dog farmers, slaughter houses and dog meat restaurants to transition to alternative livelihoods with government assistance.
23 March, 2024
Appropriations Bill 2024 Includes “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats” Championed by WDA
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."
