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Jakarta to ban dog meat as younger Indonesians turn away from old traditions

Jakarta to ban dog meat as younger Indonesians turn away from old traditions

Jakarta is preparing to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat in a landmark move to protect public health, curb rabies, and promote animal welfare, a cultural shift that could upend centuries-old traditions in Indonesia's capital.
Cyanide-laced dog thefts busted in Vietnam

Cyanide-laced dog thefts busted in Vietnam

American captain jailed for poisoning 70 dolphins with deadly pesticide

American captain jailed for poisoning 70 dolphins with deadly pesticide

Woman drowns her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

Woman drowns her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

A woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her because of a paperwork issue, authorities said.
March 21, 2025 | 08:35 pm PT
Road patrol workers spark outrage for eating lost pet dog in China

Road patrol workers spark outrage for eating lost pet dog in China

Two road patrol workers in Shenzhen faced heavy criticism after slaughtering and consuming a pet dog that had gone missing on a highway after fleeing from firecracker noise.
February 13, 2025 | 07:10 pm PT
Man charged with abandoning dog as Florida residents evacuated ahead of Milton

Man charged with abandoning dog as Florida residents evacuated ahead of Milton

A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after authorities say he abandoned his dog in floodwaters near a highway as residents evacuated Florida’s Gulf Coast last week shortly before Hurricane Milton made landfall.
October 16, 2024 | 06:35 pm PT
Singaporean man charged after beating, throwing cat off building

Singaporean man charged after beating, throwing cat off building

A 25-year-old man in Singapore has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly beating a cat and throwing it from the 38th floor of a building, resulting in its death.
October 8, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Crocodile expert jailed for 10 years over sexual abuse of dogs

Crocodile expert jailed for 10 years over sexual abuse of dogs

A once-respected crocodile expert was sentenced in Australia Thursday to more than 10 years in jail for sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs, and a string of other crimes.
August 8, 2024 | 12:49 am PT
Chinese food vlogger criticized for cooking 90-kg alligator

Chinese food vlogger criticized for cooking 90-kg alligator

A food vlogger has sparked outrage on Chinese social media after posting a video on Douyin that demonstrated how to kill and cook a 90-kg alligator.
November 7, 2023 | 10:44 pm PT
Animal cruelty dealt a blow with new $130 fine in Vietnam

Animal cruelty dealt a blow with new $130 fine in Vietnam

Beating and torturing certain animals could be punishable by fines of up to VND3 million ($130) starting April 20, according to a new decree on animal husbandry violations.
March 4, 2021 | 12:57 am PT
Vietnamese-Singaporean woman jailed for killing stepdaughter’s parrot

Vietnamese-Singaporean woman jailed for killing stepdaughter’s parrot

A Vietnamese manicurist living in Singapore has been sentenced to four weeks in jail for bludgeoning a parrot to death.
August 3, 2018 | 06:00 pm PT
Vietnam circuses accused of animal abuse

Vietnam circuses accused of animal abuse

Animal welfare organization calls for total ban, circus federation defends ‘long-standing tradition.’
June 9, 2018 | 03:57 pm PT
Vietnamese government determined to tone down blood-thirsty festivals

Vietnamese government determined to tone down blood-thirsty festivals

Animals are ritually sacrificed at traditional festivals to bring what is considered good luck for the New Year.
January 10, 2017 | 08:40 pm PT
Australian cattle firms banned from exporting to Vietnam

Australian cattle firms banned from exporting to Vietnam

3 Australian exporters get the axe following brutal images of animal cruelty in Vietnam.
July 19, 2016 | 05:39 am PT
Australia suspends 18 facilities in Vietnam for animal cruelty: Embassy

Australia suspends 18 facilities in Vietnam for animal cruelty: Embassy

Australia has suspended livestock supply to 18 abattoirs and feedlots in Vietnam as investigation into alleged animal cruelty by the former continues, the Australiam Embassy told VnExpress International.
June 25, 2016 | 06:29 pm PT
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