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

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

A 2018 investigation by the World Dog Alliance (WDA) found over 100 restaurants in Japan serving dog meat dishes. Japan is renowned for its animal welfare, and its pet industry is among the largest in Asia. However, the World Dog Alliance (WDA), in response to recent illegal hunting incidents in Ibaraki Prefecture, is gradually uncovering a disturbing truth behind this civilized nation: not only do dog meat restaurants exist in Japan, but suspicions of illegal hunting of stra

The annual Dog Lovers' Day was established by the World Dog Alliance. Today marks its 10th anniversary, and over the past decade, we have...

On April 9th 2025, Japanese Senator Kushida Seichi posed a question in a parliament session about the situation that dogs and cats are...

How popular is the pet industry in Taiwan? The well-known National Business Association recently held the "Pet Economy and Innovation...

February 14, The Merit Times special correspondent Gao Shuling reported from Tokyo Japan's "12 Peace Party" was established to promote...

February 14, Chosun Ilbo Tokyo correspondent Son Ho-cheol "Don't eat dog meat... Japan's New Deal Party proposes enacting a bill banning...

On February 13, at 9 pm, Chosun TV, the largest media in South Korea, broadcast a report about the establishment of the Dog Cat Peace...

The Animal Friendly Network reported on February 12, 2025. Animal welfare can be included in the Constitution and, of course, dogs and...

The establishment of the Dog and Cat Peace Party (12 Peace Party) caused a big stir throughout Japan, and was even featured in major...

The establishment of the Dog Cat Peace Party (12 Peace Party) has caused a sensation in Japan, and has been featured in major media...

The establishment of the 12 Peace Party (Dog Cat Peace Party) has caused a sensation in Japan, and has been featured in major media...

Photo from kushida_seiichi instagram December 17, 2024 House of Councilors Budget Committee Meeting in Japan Councilor Seiichi Kushida,...

A report about school dogs in Taiwan shocked the Osaka-based Nippan School-dog Association, which specially entrusted the Osaka Office of...

A series by journalist Masahiko Ota, who is passionate about animal welfare focused on: The problem of “unscrupulous pet dealers” who...

During a Japan parliament Q&A session on November 26, 2019, Senator Kushida Seichi posed the following question to the Japanese...