Merry Ferdinandez

Merry Ferdinandez is a prominent animal rights activist in Indonesia, known for her role in advocating against the consumption of dog meat. As a member of the Indonesian Dog Meat Free Coalition (DMFI), she has been vocal about the need for animal welfare and has supported recent government efforts to ban the trade and consumption of dogs and other animals that can transmit rabies. Her activism reflects a growing sentiment in Indonesia, where opposition to dog meat consumption is rising amidst cultural and religious considerations.