When I worked in DC, the neighborhood I lived in had a high Vietnamese population. Dogs were disappearing out of fenced in yards & rumor had it that the Vietnamese were having a feast for dinner that same night. Some would go to the local animal shelter to adopt a large dog only to return a few weeks later to adopt another. Some were eventually banned from being able to adopt another dog, Signs were posted around the neighborhood suggesting that IF you wanted to keep your dog that you keep them inside your home. Those signs indicated they were posted by the police. Now, IF they wanted to eat dog in Vietnam, our laws don’t extend there so it wouldn’t be illegal; however, when in the US, they have many other options & it is illegal. Now, IF I traveled to Israel or Saudi Arabia, I would NOT expect to be served bacon for breakfast, opting to eat whatever the local cuisine had to offer. Since I love my bacon, I wouldn’t willingly move to either of those countries; & I surely wouldn’t expect to find bacon at the local market…nor would I buy a pig to keep on my property!!! Since our laws don’t extend to foreign countries, I see this law as only affecting those who CHOOSE to move to the US!!!
I agree that we have larger problems in this country than this appears to be covering & I agree that they should have better use of their time.. At the same time, IF my dog disappeared & one of my neighbors were having a party the same night, I’d want a law covering the prosecution of the offending party!!!