Cambodian capital Phnom Penh has a large stray dog problem, and Mayor Kep Chuktema recently announced a dog control strategy that involves hiring more animal control officers — pet owners who want their dogs back will have to pay US$5.
Kep also encouraged Cambodians to eat more dog meat. The Associated Press and other media outlets report that, responding to questions about his dog control plan, Kep reiterated that while the dog meat trade would be more strictly regulated, there was no plan to ban it and he would like to see dog meat sold openly in markets. Kep added,
Come on, dog meat is so delicious. The Vietnamese and Koreans love to eat dog meat. . . . Poor people can enjoy their dog meat with palm juice wine.
Source:
Cambodian mayor advocates more sale of dog meat. Associated Press, September 12, 2003.