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Statement on dog stealing for meat market
A nationwide underground chain exists to supply a regional habit of eating dogs and cats, from stealing the animals and transporting them to killing and eating them. Media reports state: ‘As the weather gets colder, dogs in villages are stolen due to the increased dog meat consumption in Guangdong Province.’ This chain has not been […]
Taiwanese dogs: treated like trash
The Taiwanese government has an appalling reputation when it comes to dealing with stray animals. Before the Animal Protection Law came into effect in 1998, the methods used to dispose of unwanted animals were horrifying. Images of dogs being drowned in cages, electrocuted, buried alive or starved led to a massive public outcry, both national […]
Neutering programme
ACTAsia is working with Changsha Small Animal Protection Society (CSAPS) to increase the awareness, acceptance and rates of neutering companion animals. We have helped them to create a project plan and organise an event for their supporters. Participants were given free neutering vouchers which can be taken to participating vets (who collaborate with CSAPS) to […]
Discover the secret, save dolphins
Every year, over 20,000 smaller whales, dolphins and porpoises are brutally killed in Japanese waters. The horrific slaughter has been captured by hidden cameras in a drama-documentary called ‘The Cove’, coming to cinemas in the UK from 23rd of October. The Cove has already received great reviews at the Sundance and other film festivals this […]
Our 4th annual workshop – working together for animal protection legislation
With efforts being made in China by legal academics to draft the country’s first animal welfare legislation, ACTAsia felt it was important to help animal groups to get involved in the legislative process, and our 4th Annual Workshop focused on this issue.
Forum on Promoting Animal Welfare Legislation in China
Chinese animal protection groups, law drafters and concerned influential academics came together for the first time at a forum to promote animal welfare legislation in Beijing, China on 4th September 2009. Our organising partners were the Capital Animal Welfare Association and the Alliance for Animals in China. Qin Xiao Na, Director of the Capital Animal […]
Alliance for Animals in China (AAC)
Animal groups tend to work in isolation, and usually only share their experiences through opportunities organised by international groups. Learning from each other’s successful projects and working methods is the best way for Chinese animal groups to improve rapidly. They are enthusiastic about learning from other groups. Therefore, setting up examples of good practice would […]
Chinese officials oppose dog culling in Hanzhong
In response to the {cms_selflink page=’dog-cull’ text=’Hanzhong dog culling’}, ACTAsia for Animals immediately took the lead in organising a forum in Beijing to discuss scientific and humane alternatives of rabies prevention and control in the country. Attendees included authorities from the Veterinary Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Centre for Animal Disease Control […]
China eliminating all dogs in Hanzhong city
In response to eight cases of human rabies, the authorities in Hanzhong City, in China’s northwest Shaanxi Province, have started the widespread killing of dogs in order to make the city a dog-free zone. Thousands of stray and owned dogs are being killed by literally beating them to death. In some areas, local officials […]
Princess Elisabeth de Croÿ – thank you…..and farewell
Lifetime animal protectionist Princess Elisabeth De Croÿ passes away, leaving behind a great contribution to animal welfare. It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of our President, Princess Elisabeth de Croÿ, who passed away on 18th May 2009. With her passing, I have not only lost a personal and […]