In the United States are collected at the Federal level to ban the eating of cats and dogs

Although for many people in the United States of America, eating cats and dogs is something wild and unacceptable in 44 regions of the country it is still allowed by law. Now the U.S. Congress is preparing at the Federal level prohibit the practice.

Despite the fact that between Democrats and Republicans in recent times very tense relationship, when talking about the aforementioned bill, they quickly found a common language. The vast majority of politicians supports the new bill. According to them, in the XXI century is no place for such phenomena.

In the United States are collected at the Federal level to ban the eating of cats and dogs
The legislators noted: most Americans refer to this animal as friends and family members. Photo: Depositphotos

It is noteworthy that the bill was drafted by Democrat Alcee Hastings and the Republican Vern Buchanan. According to the text, it is proposed to ban the slaughter, transportation, storage and sale of dogs and cats for their further use in food. In case of violation of the regulations, a penalty in the amount of $5 thousand.

At the same time, the authors of the bill made an exception for Indian tribes. As you know, they use these animals for their religious ceremonies. Policy did not comment on its position in relation to the right of the Indians to the murder of cats and dogs.

«I am proud to have championed this effort. It sends the world a strong signal that animal welfare should be taken seriously,» said Alcee Hastings.

The legislators noted: most Americans refer to this animal as friends and family members. Rules that allow them to eat, and active in 44 States are a relic of the past. Hastings and Buchanan hope that the U.S. Congress will consider the bill soon.

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