Taiwanese dogs: treated like trash
Kept in filthy sheds, consumed by maggots, with no room to lie down, no medical care and nothing to eat, tens of thousands of dogs and cats live a miserable life in municipal pounds throughout Taiwan.
A three-year long investigation by the Environment and Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) unveils a horrible account of institutionalised cruelty. more »
**Update: future a bit brighter for dogs in Taiwan**
Joint force for strays
Thousands of stray animals roam the streets of China and suffer from accidents and abuse. Neutering cats and dogs would greatly contribute to solving the problem.
ACTAsia has set up a programme to train animal-friendly vets. It's a unique collaboration between animal welfare groups, veterinary associations and Australian 'Vets Beyond Borders', with support from the Ministry of Agriculture in Beijing.
Our 'Cure with Care' 2010 vet training programme was another success.
Annual review
Find out what we have been able to achieve in 2009 for animals in Asia. (Pdf, 318Kb)