Animals Asia has welcomed the news that bear bile farmer Guizhentang has put its application for a stock market launch on hold, calling it: “a welcome victory for the campaign to end bear bile farming”.
Academics responsible for training China’s vets are being armed with the latest technologies and techniques at an educational workshop held this week at China’s Nanjing Agricultural University.
The six New Year Rescue bears have all made the successful switch to bear “dens” - the last step in their rehabilitation before they enjoy the freedom of going outside for the first time.
Animals Asia has welcomed a draft proposal to amend China’s Wildlife Protection Law, calling for the proposed legislation to include protection of bears farmed for their bile.
Seven hundred dogs rescued from the meat trade in China are receiving veterinary support, including vaccinations, from animal welfare group Animals Asia.include protection of bears farmed for their bile.
Commuters in some of China’s busiest stations are set to be challenged on their attitudes towards performing animals.
Animals Asia founder Jill Robinson has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2013 Burgess Wetnose Animal Rescue Awards in London.
The truck was spotted in the Qijiang District of Chongqing, and the driver was forced to pull over. Of the wide array of pedigree and mixed breeds discovered on board, many still had tags or collars, meaning they are likely to have been stolen from their homes.