My understanding is that the outrage is over the method in which the dogs are kept/killed. Some (many?) are burned/boiled alive to release endorphins/chemicals

My understanding is that the outrage is over the method in which the dogs are kept/killed. Some (many?) are burned/boiled alive to release endorphins/chemicals which is said to enhance the flavor: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/ricky-gervais-leads-campaign-china-dog-meat-festival-article-1.2259866 http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/ricky-gervai...