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South Korea officially bans bear bile farming, but 200 Asiatic black bears in limbo
The South Korean government has announced an official ban on breeding and possessing Asiatic black bears for the extraction of bile from their gall bladders, effective January 1, as part of revisions ...
1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event
For an animal charity event, up to 1,200 dogs will be permitted to travel on major rail lines in Hong Kong on March 1. This marks a significant first for the city's railway system and supports the HKS...
Singapore’s animal shelters struggle with costs, falling adoption
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Singapore faces challenges such as increasing costs and decreasing animal adoptions. The shelter cares for many animals, including Squint...
China owner of poisoned ‘smiling Shiba Inu’ berated for exploiting canine’s death
The owners of Peppa, a famous online Shiba Inu for its smile, have faced criticism after the dog's death from poisoning in Shandong province. The couple is accused of profiting from the incident....
Valga County pony latest pet to fall victim to wolf attack
A pony popular with children visiting a park in Valga County, Estonia, has been killed by wolves. This incident follows other wolf attacks at the same location....