The World Dog Alliance (WDA) has worked tirelessly to promote explicit legislation banning the consumption of dogs and cats worldwide, and has advocated for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats to build a global cooperative framework. This sends a clear message to the world: dogs and cats are human companions, not food. At this pivotal moment in civilization when technological advancement in the form of AI is rapidly changing the way we live, th

In October 2025, the "Everyone Kennel," a breeding farm in Miaoli County, Taiwan, run by a veterinarian surnamed Hsieh, was reported by animal protection groups. The groups accused the farm of illegally removing the vocal cords and nails of most of its more than 200 purebred dogs, and of forcing older, sick female dogs over seven years old to give birth. This sparked widespread public concern. The incident quickly escalated, and several dog-loving celebrities questioned the c

In late October 2025, the Ministry of Justice of China and the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress issued announcements to solicit legislative proposals for the drafting of the "State Council's 2026 Legislative Work Plan" and to solicit public opinions on the "Draft Law on Public Interest Litigation by Prosecutors". On November 11, 2025, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) completed the drafting of relevant documents and formall

Hong Kong, November 11, 2025 The West Kowloon Ferry, which runs between the West Kowloon Cultural District and Central Pier, will officially begin operations on Saturday (15th). The ferry will begin a four-day trial operation today (11th) and will distribute 3,000 free one-way tickets for adults and 500 free one-way tickets for pets to be used during this weekend. The West Kowloon Ferry is jointly operated by the West Kowloon Authority and Fortune Ferry, connecting West Kowlo

Gyeongju, South Korea, October 30 Led by its founder Genlin, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) attended the APEC meeting, calling on countries to adopt the "International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats" The WDA delegation held up a banner in front of the HICO venue at the APEC meeting, urging countries to adopt "International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats" Mr. Genlin enjoyed snacks served to APEC meeting guests in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Seoul, South Korea, October 13 On October 13, Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance (WDA), met with Han Jung-ae, chairperson of the policy committee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, at the National Assembly Building in Seoul. At the meeting, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) expressed to the South Korean government its hope that President Lee Jae-myung would join hands with the leaders of the United States and China to launch the "International Agreement to Prohibit th

The 17th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress adopted the Decision on Amending the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China on September 12, 2025, which will come into effect on December 1, 2025. The current Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Food Safety Law) came into effect in 2009, underwent a comprehensive revision in 2015, and was amended twice in 2018 and 2021. It has played an i

Among the 23 county and city councilors who received the Animal Protection Contribution Award, Hsinchu City's Hsu Hsiu-jui is the city's speaker. The oversized certificate was also a highlight of the award ceremony. On the eve of the 100th anniversary of "World Animal Day" on October 3, 2025, the "County and City Councilors' Animal Protection Contribution Award," jointly organized by the World Canine Organization, the Taiwan Animal Protection Administrative Supervision Allian

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Taiwan's first public pet playground was established at the Nanchang Animal Protection and Education Park in Taoyuan City. As the aging...

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The EU passed a draft bill on th e welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability in June. The 27 countries will work together to...

This peculiarly shaped cardboard box is the "Pampering Disaster Prevention Box" launched by the Kaohsiung City Animal Protection...

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) held a special press conference to announce the launch of full coverage for duty dogs to meet the...

On June 18, 2025, China Agricultural University announced that it would add the Animal Science (Companion Animals) major to this year's...

Can you imagine what a five-star shelter designed for dogs looks like? Dogs Trust, the largest dog protection organization in the UK, has...