Animal welfare activists unite against dog racing
Animal advocates have united to shine a light on the cruelty of the dog racing industry by endorsing a campaign to prevent further development of greyhound racing in Asia.
Animal advocates have united to shine a light on the cruelty of the dog racing industry by endorsing a campaign to prevent further development of greyhound racing in Asia.
In the third part of a four-part series we look back to the New Year Rescue that took place early in January 2013 and track the progress of the six bears who joined us at our China sanctuary. In the year that followed, their existence changed from painful daily extractions in tiny cages to rehabilitation and the start of new lives and friendships.
Vietnam’s Department of Animal Health has issued a directive ordering provincial authorities to crack down on illegal trafficking of dogs for human consumption as rabies concerns rise. The action will help put an end to the cruel and inhumane dog meat trade in this region.
Aussie celebrity chef Simon Bryant will endure 12 hours simmering in a bear cage this Valentine’s Day, in an effort to highlight bear bile farming, and raise vital funds to help end the suffering.
In the second part of a four-part series we look back to the New Year Rescue that took place early in January 2013 and track the progress of the six bears who joined us at our China sanctuary. In the year that followed their lives changed from painful daily extractions in tiny cages to rehabilitation and the start of new lives and friendships.
Animals Asia has welcomed the news that animal welfare looks set to become a key part of China’s veterinary curriculum.
Meet moon bear Fritz as he ponders how to get something delicious out of the sanctuary puzzle-feeders