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Vietnam to triple fines for letting dogs and cats roam in public

Vietnam to triple fines for letting dogs and cats roam in public

From Dec. 15, anyone who lets their pets roam in public or grazes livestock and poultry inside apartment complexes in Vietnam could face fines of up to VND1 million (US$38) under a new government decree.
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

This Mediterranean island has more cats than people

This Mediterranean island has more cats than people

US influencer who snatched baby wombat leaves Australia after outcry

US influencer who snatched baby wombat leaves Australia after outcry

An American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat, triggering widespread outrage, has left Australia.
March 14, 2025 | 12:24 am PT
40% of South Korean dog farms close after consumption ban

40% of South Korean dog farms close after consumption ban

40% of dog farms in South Korea have shut down since a law prohibiting dog consumption took effect last year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Monday.
February 11, 2025 | 05:38 am PT
Malaysia arrests man for skinning cat

Malaysia arrests man for skinning cat

A man in Malaysia was arrested after a video that circulated on social media showed him skinning a cat.
June 27, 2024 | 06:18 pm PT
Trapped rare animals saved from Vietnam poachers

Trapped rare animals saved from Vietnam poachers

Chu Mom Ray National Park conservationists have rescued countless wild animals from traps in the Central Highlands Province of Kon Tum over the past six years.
June 1, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Animal experts warn against raising cats like those owned by Taylor Swift

Animal experts warn against raising cats like those owned by Taylor Swift

Animal welfare groups are urging fans of Taylor Swift not to follow her and purchase Scottish Folds, the type of cat owned by the pop star, as they suffer from a genetic mutation that causes their ears to fold.
May 28, 2024 | 05:29 pm PT
Chinese zoo dyes dogs black and white to pass them off as pandas

Chinese zoo dyes dogs black and white to pass them off as pandas

A zoo in China's Jiangsu Province has garnered unwanted attention on social media for painting chow chow dogs and claiming them to be "panda dogs."
May 6, 2024 | 10:09 pm PT
Mexico gives 19 cats roaming presidential palace food and care fur-ever

Mexico gives 19 cats roaming presidential palace food and care fur-ever

They prowl through palace gardens stalking pigeons and make cameos on televised press briefings. Some greet tourists at the doors, while others take a sneaky lick of ice cream from staff.
April 7, 2024 | 11:04 pm PT
As culture turns on dog meat, industry struggles

As culture turns on dog meat, industry struggles

Nguyen Van Tung, a dog meat shop owner in Hanoi’s Long Bien District, is considering whether he should switch to selling another product, or just close his business entirely.
August 18, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
Human welfare depends on animal welfare

Human welfare depends on animal welfare

Suki had space around him, but he kept pacing back and forth in five steps – this was five years after being rescued from prolonged confinement in a small cage.
May 22, 2022 | 05:01 pm PT
Vietnam province to phase out elephant tours, protect endangered herd

Vietnam province to phase out elephant tours, protect endangered herd

Authorities in Dak Lak Province, home to the country's largest elephant population, are committed to halting elephant tours to save the animal from extinction.
December 15, 2021 | 11:13 pm PT
Endangered bear freed from Hanoi farm after 18 years in captivity

Endangered bear freed from Hanoi farm after 18 years in captivity

A moon bear held captive for 18 years by a family in Hanoi was handed over Thursday to animal welfare organization Animals Asia Foundation.
October 15, 2020 | 11:16 pm PT
Endangered langurs return to northern Vietnam wilderness

Endangered langurs return to northern Vietnam wilderness

Three critically endangered Delacour's langurs were released back to nature in northern Ninh Binh Province Thursday.
August 27, 2020 | 05:06 pm PT
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