China's dog meat festival raises interest of fans and opponents

The dog meat festival in Yulin, China

YULIN, CHINA: For many residents of China's southern town of Yulin, the peak of summer is the perfect time to get together with family and friends – and consume copious amounts of dog meat.

Thousands of dogs are expected to end up on the chopping block during the city's annual dog meat festival, which has become increasingly controversial in China.