14 October 2015
While humans suffer is it right to help animals?
In the fifth instalment of a six-part series Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale discusses the ethics of animal welfare in a world where people continue to suffer.
Recent News
13 October 2015
Dolphin plan is suicidal for ambitious Danang says Animals Asia
Plans to build a dolphinarium in Danang, Vietnam are “old fashioned” and would lead to a drop in tourists and investment, making it a suicidal move for the city.
12 October 2015
Saved from the bile industry – now who’ll save Arkte from David?
Alongside the moon bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam sanctuary, there is a growing sun bear community including these two characters – David and Arkte. These small bears – often called “dog bears” in Vietnamese – grow to about half the size of a fully grown moon bear.
09 October 2015
Animals Asia’s growing influence in China recognised
Animal welfare charity Animals Asia’s growing influence within China has been recognised by accolades – suggesting its anti-animal cruelty message is being heard.
08 October 2015
The Bear in the Picture: Franzi
“When I first saw Franzi, she was in the smallest cage I’d ever seen.” That was from Animals Asia founder Jill Robinson’s recollection of Franzi’s rescue. Along with 18 other moon bears, Franzi was saved from the bear bile trade in late 2002 and taken to Animals Asia’s China sanctuary.
07 October 2015
“As the vet I have to keep it together – but inside my heart is breaking”
The new senior vet at Animals Asia’s Vietnam sanctuary hit the ground running – playing a key role in the rescue of seven bears in her first week.
06 October 2015
If you campaign against the dog meat trade – should you also campaign against chicken, pork and beef industries?
In the fourth segment of a six-part series, Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale looks at why the Asian dog meat trade attracts so much outrage in the rest of the world, and how the debate around the campaign to end it can benefit all animals.
05 October 2015
Sharing was fine, until it came to the thing Mausi really wanted
Mausi and Marmite are two of the most senior bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, so they’ve had plenty of time to work up a grudge.