Several Facebook users’ posts allegedly selling dog meat to customers in Singapore have drawn outrage from animal lovers.
An anonymous member of the Dogs Singapore Facebook group reshared the posts, alleging that sellers are using social media to target clients in Singapore, mentioning “vitamin gâu gâu” — a Vietnamese slang term used to refer to dog meat — in their posts.
“The seller is offering various types of dog meat dishes (such as grilled, steamed, and ribs) priced in dollars, targeted at consumers within Singapore,” says the member.
One of the posts, which has been taken down, was originally shared on the Chợ Việt Tại Singapore Facebook group — an online marketplace for Vietnamese goods and services.
It referenced several cuts of meat, each with its own price.
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The post did not specify the animal being sold until the end, where it stated in Vietnamese: “This is the perfect set for a proper ‘vitamin Gâu Gâu’ feast!” “Vitamin gâu gâu” is a Vietnamese slang term commonly used to refer to dog meat, with “gâu gâu” used to imitate a dog’s bark.
The post also included pictures of raw meat cut into pieces, while other similar posts showed cooked meat. It is unclear what animals were shown in the pictures.
“This is a severe violation of Singapore’s food safety laws and an act of cruelty that our community cannot tolerate,” the Dogs Singapore member added.
The anonymous user added that they were in the midst of lodging a report with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) with details of the registered company and PayNow information.
The member also urged others in the group to share any more information on the matter.
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