Do you eat meat of dog?!

Indonesia
August 24, 2007 7:08am CST
Pardon me for asking you this question, as I know dog is a good friend for us. The Moslems do not do it. But many people do so. There are food stalls in my rural town which serve it. They name them "Sate Jamu" to tell people that the served food is for medicinal purposes only. Yeah... it's just a sign. In fact healthy people go there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Even many like it so much! Well, don't take it so personally. It's nothing but curious. Thanks in advance.
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11 responses
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 Sep 07
I'm totally opposed to the idea of eating dog meat....I realize that in many countries dog meat is common to eat, as well, in some oriental countries it's common to eat cats...I just recently did a discussion about this very topic, to STOP the dog meat trade that is going on. You can see the discussion here http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1281909.aspx Many of the dogs that were rescued that are shown in the video were people's former pets as they had collars on indicating they had belonged to someone...do you think that's right? There are many erroneous ideas that some cultures will have about how different animals are...in your country for instance it is believed that dog meat is medicinal, in Asian countries, cats are considered aphrodesiacs ---this is so wrong and unheard of How would people like it, if that dog meat they were eating turned out to be a pet of one of your friends that was stolen? Would they be so interested in eating dog meat then?
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• Netherlands
10 Sep 07
well I can tell you I have been to indonesia and they tell me about the sate dog cause thats what they call it there lol but they also told me they only sell at the litle food spots in that country so I only go to the big restaurants no I dont like to eat satedog but I do understand people eat it cause it is something to eat and if you dont have enough money for fresh meat yeah than I understand. thats my opinion.
• Indonesia
11 Sep 07
Hi, Hotketchup3! Hope you enjoyed my country, and do not mind of the little food spots serving sate-dog. Thanks for your opinion. And I think you came to know what kinda dog they slaughtered to have the meat. Welcome back to my country next time! Have a nice day!
• Indonesia
11 Sep 07
Yes, they are! But some people breed them intentionally for that purpose. They treat them like sheeps, goats, cows, hens, etc. Of course they don't slaughter cihua-hua, pudel, buldog, and other prestigious dogs. If so, what a price you should pay just for a slice? Hahahaha.... (``,) Thanks, Hotketchup3!
• Netherlands
11 Sep 07
I think they all take the streetdogs or am I wrong ?
@apsara60 (6610)
• Israel
20 Sep 07
ekkkkkkkkssssssssssssssssa.........I almost vomited, are you sure it is dog meat, if yes then you better complain about it to police as well as Health office. Please do it quickly.............
• Indonesia
25 Sep 07
Of course I'm sure of it. And I can't complain about it. It's so common in my rural places. I'm sorry.... BTW, thanks for sharing and the suggestion, Apsara60. Have a nice day!
@nikkiwith (1074)
• Australia
20 Sep 07
Dog is Man's best friend, we should not eat dog's, after all; dog spelled backwards is GOD.
• Indonesia
25 Sep 07
Wow! what's that mean? Thanks Nikki, for the response! God bless you!
@wotfpatty (2065)
• United States
13 Sep 07
Ewwww. No. I have a hard time reconciling eating meat and don't eat a lot of it but DOG? No, never. I never eat anything I am not sure of. If it isn't what I know and I haven't had it before, I don't eat it. I don't even eat deer meat. I tried to be a vegetarian but got sick so I do eat chicken and fish and the occasional other meat but never would eat dog or any other domestic animal as well as many wild animals.
• Indonesia
25 Sep 07
Thanks Wotfpatty for the response. I realize that my story is so hard to be believed by several people. (``,) Have a nice day, and God bless you and family!
@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
11 Sep 07
No way. Recently where I live a lot of pets went missing as it turned out they were hunted for meat for some reasn. I only eat chicken, pork, beef and fish (I cant stand lamb or goat) and when it comes to less traditional meat I do not even wish to try it.
• Netherlands
13 Sep 07
youre cat missing omg SUKANDAR WHAT HAVE YOU DONE ?? LOLOL
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
25 Aug 07
Hi sukander_ag! Here in our country, some people do eat them. Personally, I don't like to eat it because I always think of my pets and I don't think I have the heart nor the stomach to have it served on my table. Take care and have a nice day!
• Indonesia
11 Sep 07
They do? (``,) so not only in my country then... Of course, who will have the heart to have our pet's meat served? I won't too! Thanks for reporting, Faith210! Take care and have a nice day, too!
@zabawaus (1730)
• United States
10 Sep 07
I am wondering what will be next. Dogs, cats, ants, bugs. Sorry for saying that but why don't you guys eat some other stuff like we name vegetable or fruit if you want to be healthy . And how come a person be healthy while sick in mind to eat a dog. !!!!
• Indonesia
11 Sep 07
Thanks for the response, Zabawaus! Guys...I do not pretend to tempt you all to taste the stuff I'm talking about. Just sharing. So, our friend Zabawaus here echoes a way of healthy leaving like to be a vegetarian! Consideration is given. The choice and decission will be yours! Take care and have a great time, Zabawaus! (",)
@mistissa (1349)
• Netherlands
24 Aug 07
Wow that is a great story, people eating stuff but not knowing what it is. I don't eat dog and have never done it. Have you eaten it before?
• Indonesia
24 Aug 07
To be honest, mmmmm....yes! ^_^
• Indonesia
10 Sep 07
ouch !, dog meat ??? i ate it once but it was only becoz my cousin tricked me out saying it was chicken. People say it cures skin disease. I haven't proved it yet. Dog is such an intelligent creature and there's no way i'm gonna eat that kind of meat again. Kandar, don't you think that our people is kinda weird, some of them even eat monkey.
• Indonesia
10 Sep 07
Yeah...we are weird! Eat monkey? Hiii... no way! And I hope somebody won't trick me out!
• China
25 Sep 07
No,I have never ate it before.My mother told me not to try it,she were afaid with its high heat which my body my can't endure.