Feb 3, 2012
More NO Fur campaign action

Various local Chinese groups have held anti-fur awareness events throughout the country.

Jan 25, 2012
Fur and fashion

Urging celebrities to not wear fur as a fashion statement. Famous singer and fashion icon supports NO Fur China campaign.

Jan 18, 2012
Capital press event against fur

We held a star-studded media forum against fur in Beijing to reach national newspapers and magazines. Chinese celebrities and respected figures explained why they reject fur, and asked the public to do the same.

Jan 12, 2012
Photo contest 'Me and my no fur message'

We have started a photo contest in China: Me and my NO Fur message. Hundreds of Chinese citizens, from very young to very old, have already submitted their creation.

Nov 21, 2011
Japan forges ahead on humane education

ACTAsia was invited by KNOTS, a Japanese animal protection organisation, to run workshops on humane education in Osaka and Tokyo on November 12 and 13th, 2011.

Nov 16, 2011
Puppy rescued from a cold, concrete roof

While visiting an animal birth control programme in Dalian, China, ACTAsia's Director and Pet100 came across a puppy that was chained on the roof of a garage, without shelter, food or water. It was tied there for more than a week, but will face a better future now it is rescued and put up for adoption. 

Oct 29, 2011
Dog management symposium

ACTAsia speaks at dog management symposium China: "Effective and humane rabies control and dog population management needs science and humane action.”

Oct 28, 2011
Hope for abused animals in entertainment

In China, wild animals are widely used for performances in zoos and circuses. Lions, tigers, bears, monkeys and elephants are held in appalling conditions, regularly mistreated and abused, just to entertain audiences and make money. But there is hope for improvements.

Oct 28, 2011
International training on rehoming animals

Isobel Zhang, ACTAsia's China Manager, recently attended a five-day International Training Programme on running a successful rehoming centre.

Sep 9, 2011
Empowering Indian animal protectors

ACTAsia’s Deepashree Balaram attended a workshop to empower animal protectionists in India to fight animal abuse through legal intervention.

Jun 29, 2011
Cruelty cases urgently call for legislation

Some extreme cruel cases of animal abuse, publicised on the internet, have caused outrage in China. Animal welfare legislation is desperately needed to prevent animal molesters having a public platform.

 

Mar 13, 2011
Protests within China against bear farming

Chinese individuals, celebs, animal protection and humanitarian NGO's collectively speak out against the registration of another bear farm company.

Nov 24, 2010
Protest against crush films: good news

Another crush film (this time killing a small rabbit) produced in China, is put on the internet. ACTAsia and Chinese animal protection organisations have issued a statement.

 

Jun 8, 2010
Such a nuisance to die

Be inspired by the autobiography of Her Serene Highness Princess Elisabeth de Croÿ, a royal advocate for animals.

 

May 27, 2010
Stop animal sacrifices in Nepal

ACTAsia is supporting the Animal Welfare Network Nepal (AWNN) which has launched a 5-year campaign aimed at phasing out animal sacrifices and cruel sports within Nepal.

 

Apr 5, 2010
Advocates for legislation

A huge milestone could lie ahead for animal welfare in China – the country has the potential to get its first animal protection legislation. ACTAsia’s team of international experts advise on the current draft.

Feb 8, 2010
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. ACTAsia strongly condemns this practice.

 

Sep 24, 2009
Discover the secret, save dolphins

Every year, over 20,000 smaller whales, dolphins and porpoises are cruelly killed in Japanese waters. The horrific slaughter has been captured by hidden cameras in a drama-documentary called ‘The Cove’. 

Jul 6, 2009
Chinese officials oppose dog culling in Hanzhong

ACTAsia  has brought together Chinese experts, officials and animal welfare groups to discuss more effective alternatives to eliminate rabies than dog culling.

 

May 18, 2009
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.

 

Sep 18, 2008
Emergency funds for Changsha shelter

When the Changsha shelter with more than hundred dogs and cats suddenly had to relocate to a detoriated area, we have immediately transferred funds to ensure basic necessities. 

 

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Aug 2, 2008
ACTAsia speaks at Bali conference

Director Pei-feng Su was invited by the 'Asia for Animals' conference to share her experience on working with Chinese animal protection groups for animals in China.

(Report by Sharon from Best Friends Network).

 

Jun 20, 2008
3rd workshop on animal advocacy

Almost 20 key members of animal protection groups gathered in Shenzhen to attend our three day interactive workshop, with main focus on companion animals.

 

May 20, 2008
Earthquake China also disaster for animals

The terrible earthquake on 12-5-2008 has left the province of Sichuan devastated with more than 60,000 victims. ACTAsia calls for humane treatment of animals in the area.

 

Apr 2, 2008
Dog eating Korea

Every year, about 2 million dogs in Korea are being kept and killed in horrible ways for their meat. Animal protection groups urgently need support in their battle against legislation of this cruel practice.

 

 

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