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Unmuzzled dogs still roam Hanoi parks as dog catchers return

Unmuzzled dogs still roam Hanoi parks as dog catchers return

Dogs are still let loose or walked without muzzles in parks and residential areas in Hanoi, fouling public space and raising safety concerns.
Singapore man finds pet dog in trash can, minutes after paying company to cremate her

Singapore man finds pet dog in trash can, minutes after paying company to cremate her

Chinese celebrity dog with 1.5 million followers stolen, sold for $25 and eaten

Chinese celebrity dog with 1.5 million followers stolen, sold for $25 and eaten

Hanoi park islet, a sanctuary for cats

Hanoi park islet, a sanctuary for cats

An islet in the middle of a Hanoi park has become a viral sensation for being home to 30 cats.
February 18, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Vietnam to triple fines for letting dogs and cats roam in public

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

People 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) starting Dec. 15 under a new government decree.
November 5, 2025 | 04:53 pm PT
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.
October 29, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
This Mediterranean island has more cats than people

This Mediterranean island has more cats than people

Officials in Cyprus, the small island nation in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants — though activists contend the actual population is hundreds of thousands higher.
October 19, 2025 | 04:38 pm PT
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
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