10,000 Dogs Were Eaten At The Yulin Dog Meat Festival, But These Lucky Ones Escaped (PHOTOS)

Ten-thousand dogs and thousands of cats were killed during China's Yulin dog meat festival, but thanks to some dedicated animal lovers, some animals were able to escape.

Local activist groups worked with the Humane Society International (HSI) to save hundreds of the voiceless from local meat markets. "It's nauseating to think that these poor guys were next to be beaten to death and eaten," Adam Parascandola, director of animal cruelty issues for the Humane Society of the United States and a rep for HSI, said in a statement, according to The Dodo.

The festival for 2015 has concluded, but the work to end the next festival is still going strong. To sign the petition, click here.

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China, Dogs, Cats, Animal cruelty, Rescued Dog, Humane society international