Animal rescuers save 53 dogs muzzled and tied up in a truck outside Indonesia slaughterhouse (VIDEO)

Fifty-three dogs, meant for the meat trade, were rescued from the back of a truck in Java, Indonesia. — Picture via Facebook/ Humane Society International

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Fifty-three dogs were found muzzled and tied up in the back of a truck outside a slaughterhouse in Java, Indonesia. In a video shared by Humane Society International, the terrified canines were whimpering in fear and crying for help when authorities opened the back of the truck,Most of them were found tied up in sacks and their mouths tightly bound with string and cable ties.

Helpers from animal rescue group Dog Meat Free Indonesia are seen helping to remove the dogs from the truck and freeing them while experts perform a quick health check on them.One of the rescuers, Lola Webber said her heart was pounding when they approached the truck as they could hear the dogs’ pitiful whimpering.“Many of them were still wearing collars, and were no doubt many miles from home, likely stolen pets grabbed from the streets.

Sukoharjo police Crime Investigation head Tarjono Sapto Nugroho said: “We receive many complaints about illegal dog meat traders’ operations.“Dogs are friends, not food, and the trade is already illegal and is strictly prohibited by Islamic law.Related Articles

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