As of April 16, 2026, the first criminal prosecution case in Beijing involving pet poisoning, which has attracted widespread public attention, has concluded its trial. I. Complete Case Review (a) Final judgment name content Effective date Criminal part Crime of releasing dangerous substances 4 years imprisonment December 30, 2025 Civil part Civil compensation 1,000 yuan to over 22,000 yuan April 16, 2026 Key points: ① The amount of civil compensation is calculated based on

WDA and Taiwanese animal protection groups launched the "Animal-Friendly Cities Selection" program. The questionnaire collection has been completed and the analysis phase has begun. The results will be announced on World Animal Day. This year, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) has partnered with several animal welfare groups in Taiwan to promote the "2026 Animal-Friendly Cities Assessment Project." This project uses an indicator system aligned with international standards to exami

The World Dog Alliance (WDA) has conducted a comprehensive review of global legislation, prominent animal welfare organizations, and online media regarding the definition of companion animals. This review affirms the unique status of dogs and cats as human companions, asserting that they should be legally protected and subject to a comprehensive ban on consumption. Please refer to the list below for the specific definitions:

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 15 On April 15, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) Vietnam Representative met with Nguyen Phuong Thanh, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Ms. Nguyen listened to a briefing on the WDA's successful legislation around the world and expressed her appreciation. During the meeting, Ms. Nguyen stated that Vietnam is steadily progressing towards a civilized society because the younger generation h

On April 15, 2026, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) sent a letter to the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau's Public Security Management Division, offering suggestions for revising the "Beijing Municipal Dog Ownership Management Regulations." The main contents of the letter are as follows: Recently, the "Beijing Municipal Regulations on Dog Ownership (Revised Draft)" was released for public comment. Having carefully studied the draft, and in order to enhance the timeliness,

In April 2026, Sanming City, Fujian Province, released the "Sanming City Urban Companion Animal Protection and Management Measures (Draft for Public Comment)," taking an innovative step in the field of local urban animal protection and management in China by using "companion animals" as the core legislative concept. The World Dog Alliance (WDA) highly praised this legislative exploration and formally sent a letter to the Sanming Municipal Bureau of Justice, suggesting that th

The Legislative Yuan of Taiwan is home to a large ‘Taiwan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group’, and its vice-chairman, Legislator Hong Meng-kai, has stated unequivocally that ‘refraining from eating cats and dogs is a universal value’. It is well known that Taiwan and Japan have a good relationship. 2026 is the year when Japan will revise its Animal Protection and Management Law every five years. The World Dog Alliance (WDA) is seizing this crucial opportunity to exert its

Rep. Garbarino (R) and Rep. Davis (D) are the original sponsors of this resolution The World Dog Alliance (WDA) is proud to announce that, following its sustained advocacy efforts in the United States, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced H. Res. 1110, a bipartisan resolution expressing disapproval of the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices. This important resolution, introduced on Marc

WASHINGTON, D.C . / March 23, 2026 / In a significant move reflecting the deepening “moral alliance” between the United States and Japan, the U.S. Congress officially introduced H.Res.1110 on March 9, 2026. This resolution expresses the U.S. Congress’s strong condemnation of the consumption of dogs and cats-humanity’s loyal companions-and formally urges Japan to enact a nationwide ban on the consumption of dog and cat meat. The introduction of this resolution by Members of Co

MP Une Bastholm with WDA representatives Him Lo and Axel [Oslo, Norway] – As Norway’s animal welfare regulations enter a critical period of revision and modernization, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) is actively collaborating with Norwegian Members of Parliament (MPs) and international research institutions. Our mission is to establish Norway as a global leader in animal protection and a pioneer for Nordic animal welfare standards. Core Dynamics: Driving the International Conve

On March 9, 2026, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) officially sent a letter to the Chengdu Municipal People's Government, requesting Chengdu to initiate local legislation to ban the consumption of dogs and cats, based on Chengdu's important deployment of incorporating the pet economy into the city's consumption strategy and in light of the contemporary needs of domestic pet economy development and animal protection. This would provide a sound legal guarantee for promoting the coo

Hong Kong, March 9, 2026 On March 9, Genlin (Horiike Hiroshi), founder of the World Dog Alliance (WDA), met with Rahayu Saraswati (Sara), niece of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and a member of parliament (DPR), at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong to discuss Indonesia's nationwide legislation to ban the consumption of dogs and cats. At the meeting, Sara introduced Indonesia's unique legislative process and social environment. She pointed out that, considering Indonesia's c

The 2026 National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (NPC and CPPCC) convened as scheduled in Beijing in March. The fourth session of the 14th CPPCC opened on March 4, and the fourth session of the 14th NPC opened on March 5 at the Great Hall of the People. These two sessions coincided with the successful conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the commencement of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Reviewing the draft outline of the 15th Five

Taiwan’s first ‘Cat Adoption Centre’ to feature a city councillor’s service office was officially opened on 5 March 2026. New Taipei City Councillor Dai Xiangyi (in white) posed for a photo with local ward chiefs, animal welfare groups and cat lovers who had gathered to offer their congratulations, mimicking ‘cat paws’. Courtesy of the New Taipei City Animal Protection Office In 2025, the World Canine Organization, together with its animal protection allies, held the "Nation

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Italy may soon ban the consumption of horse meat as part of a law that would define equines, including horses, donkeys, and mules, as pets, making their slaughter illegal. The bill was drafted by Michela Brambilla, a longtime ally of the WDA and a member of the "Noi Moderati" party, which is part of the ruling coalition led by Georgia Meloni and has the support of the opposition. If the bill is passed, those who slaughter equines will face up to three years in prison and a fi

Following the earlier announcement in the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address that the government would introduce restaurant licenses that would allow dogs, the government today (February 3) officially announced the timetable for amending the Food Businesses Ordinance to relax the requirements for restaurant licenses to allow dogs to enter. The first round of applications is expected to be approved as early as the middle of this year. The government plans to submit amendmen

The pupils at Hutian National Experimental Primary School demonstrate their affection for dogs through their willingness to clean kennels, with even the kindergarten children happily interacting with the school dog, who has had a limb amputated. The "Campus Animal Care and Life Education Project," promoted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, was launched in 2017. It encourages elementary, junior high, and high school

WDA joined hands with legislators from Japan and Taiwan to announce "Animal Friendly Cities Index" in April 2019. With the rise of global animal welfare awareness, urban governance should not be limited to human well-being but should also prioritize the friendliness of animal-friendly shared spaces. Based on this concept, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) launched the "Animal-Friendly Cities Index" research and evaluation in 2018, and officially announced the results in April 2019

South Korea officially banned the farming of bears for bile extraction on January 1, 2026. This move marks the end of the country's bear farming industry, which has lasted for more than 40 years. The following is a brief overview of the background, process, and follow-up work of this legislation: I. Legislative Background • Industry Origin: South Korea’s bear farming industry began in 1981 when the government encouraged farmers to import and raise Asian black bears (moon