‘The Dude’ Doesn’t Abide Dog Meat: Jeff Bridges Joins Billie Eilish, Clint Eastwood, and More In Urgent Call to Action

More than 30 prominent celebrities, including Jeff Bridges, Billie Eilish, and Clint Eastwood, have joined forces in a joint letter urging Indonesian President Joko Widodo to put an end to the country's cruel dog and cat meat trades. The plea comes after a successful rescue operation by animal charities shut down the infamous Tomohon Extreme Market, where over 130,000 dogs and countless cats were slaughtered annually.

The celebrities commend Indonesian leaders who have taken steps to ban the trades in various cities and highlight the need for nationwide enforcement of regulations to end the cruel and dangerous practices. The letter, also endorsed by influential Indonesian celebrities, emphasizes the public health risks posed by the trades, particularly the spread of rabies. The celebrities are urging President Widodo to introduce a nationwide ban to create a truly dog and cat meat-free Indonesia.