New article today:
http://www.channel5belize.com/news/welcome.shtml#5

From the sound of it, Belize citizens are just as disgusted at the thought of eating cat as the average American or Canadian. This is good news as I think that it confirms that this practice is not wide spread. There have been plenty of stories (although unverified) here in the Midwest about this sort of thing and I imagine in happens to one degree or another everywhere.

However, Belize probably does have mystery meat show-up more often just because of the poverty. This does not mean cat or dog necessarily but any animal (including cows, chickens, etc..) that can be hunted or raised cheapily with out proper care or inspections.

I would like to hear how the average Belize citizen feels about the subject. Any takers?

Text from article:

Restaurant owner faces charges in cat case
Reaction to the startling story of a Cayo Chinese restaurant found to have freshly skinned cat in the kitchen has been fast and furious. Anecdotal reports from around Belize City indicate that last night business dropped off sharply at Chinese food emporiums as local consumers abandoned chowmein and fried rice for more readily identifiable fare. Owners of Chinese restaurants contacted by News 5 have all condemned the serving of cat and say that they have no knowledge of any similar incidents. Meanwhile, Lee Restaurant in San Ignacio remains shut down by health authorities. Proprietor Lee Chun Hua is expected to appear in Magistrate's Court on Friday to face charges of preparing a cat carcass for sale.



[This message has been edited by ChrisW (edited 07-05-2001).]