Following media coverage of a recent investigation by the Dog Meat Free Indonesia organisation, the Indonesian city of Solo is drafting legislation for a ban on the sale of dog meat expected to come into effect next year.
The investigation found approximately 200 street vendors and restaurants are selling dog meat with an estimation of more than 13,000 dogs allegedly being slaughtered every month in Solo.
The meat’s popularity stems from unsubstantiated claims that dog meat provides special health benefits, including boosting men's sexual vitality.