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Animal welfare

NParks probing case of dog that died after reportedly being left unattended at grooming facility

The dog, called Buddy, was sent to Pawsome Singapore's Tanjong Katong outlet for grooming.
The dog, called Buddy, was sent to Pawsome Singapore's Tanjong Katong outlet for grooming.

Fear spreads at Seoul National University as feral dogs roam campus

A pack of dogs is spotted near dormitory buildings on the Seoul National University campus, in South Korea.
A pack of dogs is spotted near dormitory buildings on the Seoul National University campus, in South Korea.

Shelter Star Of The Month: Mochi Quokka the pearl winter white hamster

Mochi Quokka is a nine-month-old pearl winter white female hamster who loves all kinds of food.
Mochi Quokka is a nine-month-old pearl winter white female hamster who loves all kinds of food.

Tips from a vet nurse: Small signs that could save your pet’s life

Ms Evonne Yong is a senior veterinary nurse at McMaster & Heap Veterinary Practice in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ms Evonne Yong is a senior veterinary nurse at McMaster & Heap Veterinary Practice in Christchurch, New Zealand.

India seizes two endangered gibbons, one dead and one alive, in checked luggage at Mumbai airport

One of the silvery gibbons seized from a checked bag being cradled in the arms of an officer at Mumbai International Airport.
One of the silvery gibbons seized from a checked bag being cradled in the arms of an officer at Mumbai International Airport.

Akita’s jumbo rabbit cuisine under threat as suppliers age, tastes evolve

Jakarta to soon ban sale of dog meat amid howls of protest from lovers of ‘Scooby-Doo’ dishes

wydog - A tourist poses in front of "Rumah Makan Spesial Daging Anjing", which translates to Food Stall specialising in Dog Meat, in Solo, Central Java province. 

Photo credit J. Radian
wydog - A tourist poses in front of "Rumah Makan Spesial Daging Anjing", which translates to Food Stall specialising in Dog Meat, in Solo, Central Java province. 

Photo credit J. Radian

Japanese region asks army to cull bears as attacks spike

Japan's rising bear numbers and depopulation in rural areas are increasingly bringing people into contact with the large animals.
Japan's rising bear numbers and depopulation in rural areas are increasingly bringing people into contact with the large animals.

Dognapping claims in Malaysia spark fear and anger on social media

Another social media user who goes by kisstin3004 said her rescue dog was taken a few weeks ago.
Another social media user who goes by kisstin3004 said her rescue dog was taken a few weeks ago.

Public to be consulted by December on new law to regulate vet sector in Singapore

This comes as the number of licensed veterinarians in Singapore has increased from 122 in 2006 to 674 as at September.
This comes as the number of licensed veterinarians in Singapore has increased from 122 in 2006 to 674 as at September.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.