The number of veterinary clinics in Taiwan has grown rapidly, now approaching nearly 2,000 establishments. However, the crucial Veterinarians Act has lagged behind, failing to keep pace and meet the evolving healthcare needs of companion animals and pet owners. (Image for illustration purposes only) As dogs and cats increasingly become integral members of the family, public expectations regarding the quality of veterinary care, medical transparency, and pet owners' rights hav

WDA plans to listen to students' voices through a essay competition to understand how animal protection lessons in textbooks shape young minds regarding life and responsibility. When elementary through high school students pick up their pens to write about their favorite animal protection stories in textbooks and begin discussing "companionship," "responsibility," and "life," the power of education is quietly taking effect. Jointly hosted by the World Dog Alliance (WDA) and t

WDA remains steadfast in our long-standing stance that China needs Anti-Animal Cruelty / Companion Animal Protection Law. In the wake of the Jieyang incident, WDA wrote to the National People's Congress to reinforce our legislative proposal. The full letter is as follows: Proposal on Accelerating the Enactment of an Anti-Animal Cruelty Law or a Companion Animal Protection Law To: Honorable Director Shen Chunyao Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the

The World Dog Alliance (WDA) officially announced today that its official website has completed a full integration with Animal-Friendly.co (動物友善網). This integration is not merely a merging of technology and content, but a significant convergence of Chinese-language animal protection media and an international advocacy platform—symbolizing a major upgrade in the World Dog Alliance's information distribution and public influence. Animal-Friendly.co Animal-Friendly.co: A Deeply

The WDA has submitted recommendations regarding "legislation to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat" for Guangzhou's 2027-2031 legislative plan and 2027 legislative work plan. The full text of the recommendation letter is as follows: Regarding legislation to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat. Recommendations to include in the 2027-2031 legislative plan and the 2027 legislative work plan To the leaders of the Standing Committee of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Con

"Huahua Zhiwan," a stray dog ​​suffering from dementia, hind limb joint degeneration, and hair loss due to atopic dermatitis, is receiving excellent care at the Zhonghe Animal Home's long-term care facility. New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi was pleased to see its condition. (Source: New Taipei City Government website) Taiwan's first long-term care facility for stray dogs held its opening ceremony on July 3. Built by the New Taipei City Animal Protection Office, the long-term

WDA has once again been appointed in Taiwan's New Taipei City Animal Protection Committee, joining representatives from industry, government, and academia to deliberate on official matters. (Photo provided by the New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau.) The Taiwan Representative of the World Dog Alliance (WDA) has once again been appointed to serve as a member of the New Taipei City Animal Protection Committee, continuing WDA's active involvement in discussing and advising on loc

Recently, the animal abuse incident in Chongqing involving Li (known online as "Sam's Club Packer") sparked intense public outrage across society. The World Dog Alliance (WDA) hereby submits this letter to the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress. The full text of the letter is as follows: To the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress: The recent animal abuse incident in Chongqing involving Li (kn

The letter is translated as follows: To Shen Chunyao, Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress: In May 2026, the theft and killing of "Chutou," a Border Collie known online as "Chutou," in Shangqiu, Henan Province, sparked widespread public outrage and concern across the country. A dog that had been a companion to its owner for nine years was sold and slaughtered for a mere 180 yuan. Initially, the police only opened an administrative c

On May 25, 2026, Shenyang City held a press conference to promote the high-quality development of the pet economy, announcing the "Implementation Plan of Shenyang City on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Pet Economy" and related support policies, which aroused strong attention and widespread controversy in all sectors of society. The World Dog Alliance believes that Shenyang's efforts to meet the emotional needs of its people through pet economy development are a

Taiwan's Ministry of Justice recently held a symposium on "Reviewing the Legal Status of Animals," chaired by Acting Director-General Hsieh Chih-ming. Participating groups included several animal protection organizations, the Central Livestock Association, and the Pet Traders Association. When a dog or cat that has been a family companion for over a decade is injured, how should the law view them? Are they treated as property like tables, chairs, or refrigerators, or as livin

The New Taipei City Animal Protection Office won six major awards in the Ministry of Agriculture's annual evaluation. The office staff happily presented the trophies to New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi. Taiwan's animal protection administrative system adopts a governance model of "central planning and local implementation." The Ministry of Agriculture sets animal protection policies, regulations, and evaluation standards, while local governments are responsible for frontline

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

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

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

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