For most of us who love our dogs alive and barking instead of dead and baking - this is horrible. This practice by China goes back a long way in history. If I am not mistaken they even created breeds of dogs whose purpose is to provide meat. The Black Dragon Mastiff is bred for that purpose. Though I signed the petition, I do not think it will do any good unless the Chinese people stop the practice as the Chinese Government is not influenced by our beliefs.