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UniDog is a nonprofit org in Thailand whose mission is “to bring about the day when all stray dogs and cats can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.”

They have made these posters to show that dogs are not food, they are friends and want to live just as much as other animals do. They also quote that “25 million dogs are killed for food each year. Help save them from the dog meat trade.” That is a…

CAN YOU HELP A CAT OR DOG IN CHINA?

The activist who took in cats rescued from slaughter on 6 January needs your help. Can you give one of these cats a home? 35 cats and 152 dogs at his shelter need a home. All animals are available for free adoption from this shelter (but you will need to pay fees to the agent to get the pet home to you).

The dogs on this post are only a handful of the d…

The President of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou 马英九, attended a forum organized by Animal Protection Group on January 10 2014 in Taipei. President Ma hopes to hear the suggestions and concerns of the people of Taiwan about the rights and welfare of stray animals. Ma Ying-jeou said his government is taking the problem of stray animals seriously and always advocate for adopting a pet instead of purchasing one.

President Ma became…

During the 4th adoption day organized by Fuzhou Small Animal Protection Centre, a couple brought their son to adopt a dog. The parents believe that animal welfare education should start young. To infuse their son with the concept of love and responsibility, they even let their son fill in the adoption form. Upon completion the parents told their son his new friend is now officially with him, he must be…

For those of you who have followed Du Yufeng and helped to raise the $11,000+ for her new shelter, work has finally begun! Du tells us:-

“Thanks to Guangyuan Municipal Committee for their support and help of animal protection causes! The government is helping us with the major work of water and power which for many years we have had difficulty to deal with. Thanks to Secretary Zhou, Mayor Lee as well as…

China has for the first time destroyed confiscated Ivory in the open at Dongguan, Guangdong. 

6.1 tonnes of ivory with a total value of 300 million Yuan were destroyed. 

State Forestry Administration for Wildlife and Plant Protection Division Engineer Mr. Yan says China is showing the world its determination and actions to end the illegal trading of ivory. The event was broadcast on…

BREAKING NEWS: Activists in Shanghai intercepted a cat trafficker early this morning (6 January 2014) with the help of local police at at Qi Lian Shan Nan Lu, Pu Tuo, Shanghai (祁连山南路, 普陀, 上海). They held up the traffickers, the truck and their motorbikes and more than 20 crates containing hundreds of cats. They reported the situation to the police and posted on Weibo asking more people torush to the scene to support them.…

BREAKING NEWS: Activists in Shanghai intercepted a cat trafficker early this morning (6 January 2014) with the help of local police at at Qi Lian Shan Nan Lu, Pu Tuo, Shanghai (祁连山南路, 普陀, 上海). They held up the traffickers, the truck and their motorbikes and more than 20 crates containing hundreds of cats. They reported the situation to the police and posted on Weibo asking more people torush to the scene to support them. The police arrived swiftly. All motorbikes…

BREAKING NEWS: Activists in Shanghai intercepted a cat trafficker early this morning (6 January 2014) with the help of local police at Qi Lian Shan Nan Lu, Pu Tuo, Shanghai (祁连山南路, 普陀, 上海). They held up the traffickers, the truck and their motorbikes and more than 20 crates of containing hundreds of cats. They reported the situation to the police and posted on Weibo asking more people torush to the scene to support them. The police arrived swiftly. All motorbikes…

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Approx 200 cats were rescued in Shanghai this morning (6 Jan, 2014) by activists with the help of local police at Qi Lian Shan Nan Lu, Pu Tuo, Shanghai (祁连山南路, 普陀, 上海)

Photos sourced & translation by NT.

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Nanning city is located in Guangxi, where dog eating is common. There are still plenty of dog lovers and owners in the city who love their dog.

Animal lover Wu Shaoshao from Nanning, wishes everyone a Happy New Year:

"Me and my…

Nanning city is located in Guangxi, where dog eating is common. There are still plenty of dog lovers and owners in the city who love their dog.

At the temporary market at Gonghe Lu, Nanning: At first glance it looks like a toddler wearing a knitted winter outfit but look a little closer and it shows the same type of love: An uncle is seen carrying his small dog inside his knapsack while buying pickles.…

Two men have been jailed 16 months each for a brutal attack on a stray cat last year, in what's believed to be the heaviest punishment ever meted out by a Hong Kong court for animal cruelty.

Deputy Magistrate Kennis Tai said she hopes the stiff sentence will set a deterrent, and send a strong message that animal rights must be respected.

The horrific attack took place at the Shun Tin …

Celebrate your New Year without animal cruelty.

Chinese lanterns pose a threat to wildlife, livestock and other animals by causing injuries that lead to suffering and a slow painful death. Chinese lanterns can cause injury, suffering, and even death, through ingestion, entanglement & entrapment. Animals can eat or become caught in lantern debris in grazing vegetation, or eat lantern parts accidentally chopped into animal feed…

This is Mai Er, a blind dog, rescued by Aunty, an independent rescuer from Taiyuan, Shaanxi:

"It has been six months since I rescued Mai Er. None of the boy dogs at home were spared the snip. Mai Er was the only one left from going under knife because I felt heavy hearted since he had been through so much in his life. When the girls are in heat, Mai Er would be put inside a cage, but no matter how, Mai Er can still unlock the…

Qi Qu, a professional brow and make-up artist from Guangzhou, Guangdong adopted a stray cat.

Qi Qu says to her lucky cat, “Who says a homeless man can't be a prince charming! I am so lucky to have met you, chubby boy!”

Photos sourced & translation by NT.…

Hao Shuai used to be a TV commercial director. He loves dogs and has been rescuing them for many years. When he brought the animals to the local rescue shelter, he met many passionate volunteers and activists like him, doing their very best for the animals. Hao Shuai noticed that society today neglected on the topic of homeless animals so he decided to contribute with his specialty by making movies about the welfare of animals. The Fool is the second instalment of a trilogy.

Stray For…

A newspaper story about the impact of the ivory trade has gone viral in China, raising awareness among millions of Chinese, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). 

The story, published November 15 in Southern Weekly, has been shared widely across Chinese web sites and social media, according to the conservation group. …

Liu Zhou city is located in Guangxi where dog eating is common but local activists are fighting against the dog meat trade every day. 

Liu Zhou Hope To Have A Home Small Animal Protection is holding a education fair at the entrance of Huaqiao Building. …