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- Death toll for 100 spotted seal pups found at poultry farm rises to 38
- Females and babies are a new target, thanks to demand from China’s aquariums
Dozens gather for annual rally against the industry and say government is an accomplice of the fur trade if it doesn’t ban the business.
Dozens gather for annual rally against the industry and say government is an accomplice of the fur trade if it doesn’t ban the business.
But director of agriculture, fisheries and conservation says city’s wild pig problem is worsening.
But director of agriculture, fisheries and conservation says city’s wild pig problem is worsening.
Forty of the Macau Canidrome’s 650 greyhounds have been earmarked for adoption in Hong Kong, though only 25 have been claimed.
Forty of the Macau Canidrome’s 650 greyhounds have been earmarked for adoption in Hong Kong, though only 25 have been claimed.
Four-month-old animal was vomiting and appeared sluggish when found. Source says owner was annoyed with its barking and how it had defecated around the house.
Four-month-old animal was vomiting and appeared sluggish when found. Source says owner was annoyed with its barking and how it had defecated around the house.
‘Living roundabout’ that lets children ride tethered animals for US$4.50 a time slammed by social media users.
‘Living roundabout’ that lets children ride tethered animals for US$4.50 a time slammed by social media users.
Video of Alaskan Malamute waiting in plane seat for its owner goes viral as animal fans lap up spectacle of big dog waiting for take-off, but airlines say emotional support pets – and owners – must have certification.
Video of Alaskan Malamute waiting in plane seat for its owner goes viral as animal fans lap up spectacle of big dog waiting for take-off, but airlines say emotional support pets – and owners – must have certification.
Officers detain man found with dozens of the protected creatures in a bucket
Officers detain man found with dozens of the protected creatures in a bucket
He says they ‘realised something wasn’t right from its big tail and pointy face’.
He says they ‘realised something wasn’t right from its big tail and pointy face’.
Members of the Capital Animal Welfare Association stage daring raid after stumbling upon illegal abattoir.
Members of the Capital Animal Welfare Association stage daring raid after stumbling upon illegal abattoir.
Many animals in east Kowloon neighbourhood facing similar fate, as more ageing buildings are set to be torn down, group says.
Many animals in east Kowloon neighbourhood facing similar fate, as more ageing buildings are set to be torn down, group says.
Dudley Zoo says it had no other option than to shoot animal.
Dudley Zoo says it had no other option than to shoot animal.
TV investigation into meat trade stumbles across scam at meat plant, with worker telling them the method adds only ‘five to 10 kilos’ (11 to 22 pounds) to the animals’ weight.
TV investigation into meat trade stumbles across scam at meat plant, with worker telling them the method adds only ‘five to 10 kilos’ (11 to 22 pounds) to the animals’ weight.
Beyond loyalty: dog that mourned owner in three-month roadside vigil has new home.
Beyond loyalty: dog that mourned owner in three-month roadside vigil has new home.
The decision by Beijing to allow horn and bone to be put to scientific and medical use has been fiercely criticised by wildlife groups and must be strictly enforced
The decision by Beijing to allow horn and bone to be put to scientific and medical use has been fiercely criticised by wildlife groups and must be strictly enforced
Since Jinan rolled out a credit scoring system for dog owners more than 1,400 have been penalised.
Since Jinan rolled out a credit scoring system for dog owners more than 1,400 have been penalised.
Images of six-year-old boy mauled by dogs in Gansu province goes viral, with many Weibo commenters criticising animal rights advocates.
Images of six-year-old boy mauled by dogs in Gansu province goes viral, with many Weibo commenters criticising animal rights advocates.
Inez and Gian help the city’s wounded birds in the face of opposition from the public and they want the government to do more to help combat misconceptions about the health risks from contact with pigeons.
Inez and Gian help the city’s wounded birds in the face of opposition from the public and they want the government to do more to help combat misconceptions about the health risks from contact with pigeons.
Pigs lead police on pursuit through Causeway Bay and North Point as animals take in sights of the city.
Pigs lead police on pursuit through Causeway Bay and North Point as animals take in sights of the city.
Jacqui Green is a household name on Lantau Island, and among the city’s animal welfare community, Now she’s heading back to Britain and hopes the government is finally listening to calls for a law protecting pets.
Jacqui Green is a household name on Lantau Island, and among the city’s animal welfare community, Now she’s heading back to Britain and hopes the government is finally listening to calls for a law protecting pets.
Having relaxed testing rules for domestic cosmetic brands, regulator emphasises its commitment to exploring alternative safety tests for foreign-made cosmetics, in the clearest statement yet of its intentions.
Having relaxed testing rules for domestic cosmetic brands, regulator emphasises its commitment to exploring alternative safety tests for foreign-made cosmetics, in the clearest statement yet of its intentions.
Bowing to pressure from wildlife groups and after the Post revealed how shark fin was still being offered on under-the-counter menu, popular restaurant chain vows to halt sales by January 1, 2020.
Bowing to pressure from wildlife groups and after the Post revealed how shark fin was still being offered on under-the-counter menu, popular restaurant chain vows to halt sales by January 1, 2020.
Wildlife staff said the man had been drinking before he tried to goad the creature
Wildlife staff said the man had been drinking before he tried to goad the creature
Despite concerns from animal rights activists, practitioners of the centuries-old form of animal wrestling are keen to showcase their skills.
Despite concerns from animal rights activists, practitioners of the centuries-old form of animal wrestling are keen to showcase their skills.
A high-profile Korean charity has come under fire for secretly killing more than 200 dogs, but Luisa Tam says lives are often needlessly prolonged causing undue suffering because owners are reluctant to say goodbye.
Educating schoolchildren on animal protection, as has started in Taiwan, is a good way to shape future attitudes.
Eating dog meat may be taboo in the West but a lack of legal sanctions means dogs can be killed for food. There is a long way to go in Asia, where at least 30 million dogs are killed every year to be eaten
Luisa Tam details humans’ deep bond with the loyal creatures, and urges against abandoning them as if they were disposable.
Hong Kong-based charity World Dog Alliance launched annual September 26 event to seek international ban on consumption of dog meat.