Temporary ban on dog eating is a step in the right direction

Temporary ban on dog eating is a step in the right direction

ACTAsia is pleased to share with you that in the run up to the notorious Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China – where thousands of dogs and cats suffer violent deaths – local authorities have put in place a ban on the sale of dog meat leading up to the Festival. Local sources have informed […]
Future a bit brighter for dogs in Taiwan

Future a bit brighter for dogs in Taiwan

A few months ago, we called upon the international public to support the campaign by Taiwanese animal protection group EAST. They had investigated government pounds throughout Taiwan and discovered the {cms_selflink page=’dogs-taiwan’ text=’gruesome conditions ‘}for dogs and cats. Thanks to the many people who have acted upon this call, there is some great news about […]
Taiwanese dogs: treated like trash

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 […]