Dogs aren't served here anymore On July 12 I commented on a story about how cat fur is becoming popular for purses, hats, and other items. This practice offends animal loving cultures and probably upset some. Today they can take solace as we learn that the Chinese government has “asked” restaurants to remove dog from the menu during the Olympics.

I put “asked” in quotes because that is how Reuters reported the story but I am not sure if when a communist government “asks” something if it has the same connotation as it does in democracies.

At any rate, let’s turn our focus back to the dogs. Canine connoisseurs hail primarily in the Korean, Yunnan, and Guizhou cultures. Restaurants in the area of Olympics are (surprise, surprise) expected to act favorably on the request of the friendly government. This means that dog-lovers, that is culinary dog lovers – not those who have found the four-legged species to be a loyal, trusting companions – will have to go to less popular restaurants or order off-the-menu.

Labels: Animal, Dietary, Regional

  ¶ 7/18/2008