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As many of you will know, at WAV we have been covering for many months the underground world of sadistic cat torturers / abusers. See the following for more information and our links with Feline Guardians.
https://worldanimalsvoice.com/?s=china+cat+torture
Well now we have some positive news to share. The issue has been taken up by the BBC and here is the link to the article which was published yesterday, 4tg August 2025.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yp9w5kyw7o
This is for information only, but now this issue has the backing of the BBC, we greatly hope that things will move forward at pace.
The Chinese authorities have made it virtually impossible for us to provide data in both London and Berlin; but in the following you will see links to booth UK and German petitions about this. We decided to keep the petitions open with the hope the petition wording will inform everyone about these abuses.
Thank You.
UK Petition Link https://www.change.org/p/chinese-cat-torture-time-for-action-to-stop-it 34,000 signatures.
German Petition Link https://www.change.org/p/china-katzen-folter-ring-cat-torture-ring 23,000 signatures.
A disturbing case of a kitten stuffed into a container at a workers canteen in Tech Park Crescent has triggered renewed public outrage and intensified calls for stronger animal cruelty legislation in Singapore.
CCTV allegedly captured the incident; but a Manager refused to hand it over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – the SPCA. The site supervisor was allegedly aware of what happened; but by refusing to hand over the CCTV footage; the SPCA then took further action by taking the case to the Animal and Veterinary Service AVS for further investigation.
Fortunately, the suffering, abused kitten was released after about one and a half hours; during its time confined in the container it was allegedly rolled around the floor. This is where obtaining the CCTV footage is essential.
Read what is known AT PRESENT here https://theindependent.sg/kitten-stuffed-into-a-container-at-tech-park-spurs-outcry-amid-calls-for-harsher-animal-cruelty-laws/ but this emphasises why tougher anti cruelty legislation is desperately required in Singapore.
Take action by signing the petition at https://www.change.org/p/cats-can-t-scream-but-we-can-strengthen-animal-cruelty-laws-and-enforcement-i?signed=true
Above – This picture from a YouTube video by Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (CARE) shows a dog which has had ALL 4 OF ITS FEET CUT OFF.
More than TEN MILLION DOGS are killed in China each year for their meat.
The YULIN ‘ dog eating festival’ is anything but traditional. It was ‘invented’ around 2010 by dog traders who simply wanted to increase their profits; nothing more. Before the festival started, Yulin had no history of mass dog slaughter and consumption.
Like all animal welfare legislation in China; THERE IS NONE; animal protection laws DO NOT EXIST; so issues like this simply continue, unchecked by national authorities.
For all of us in welfare, the annual nightmare of Yulin commences in a few days.
Here is a link to posts we have covered for this event over past years – https://worldanimalsvoice.com/?s=yulin
‘Yulin’, as it is simply known to many of us, takes place in Yulin, Guangxi, China; during the Summer solstice period which commences on 21st June. During the event, observers of the ‘festival’ consume huge amounts of DOG MEAT. accompanied by lychees and other plants.
Many of the animals consumed at Yulin are STOLEN COMPANION ANIMALS; or strays grabbed from the streets; many of the owned pet animals still wearing their collars when they reach the disgusting, makeshift slaughterhouses. Typically, THEY ARE BEATEN TO DEATH as there are no other means of killing them.
The festival began in 2009 and lasts for 10 – yes ten days. During this time; many THOUSANDS of dogs are slaughtered in the most barbaric way. The festival has drawn criticism both domestically and internationally for the amount of suffering it causes; especially as the origins of many of the dogs slaughtered are unknown. There is a lot of talk that peoples pets are caught and shipped on to be slaughtered for the event. Crammed into shipment boxes; some may travel for days; without food or water; and their handling during transportation can cause many to suffer broken bones.
Have a look here to see what we are talking about; dogs on the road being transported to their deaths https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2024/06/24/cn-yulin-dog-meat-festival-2024-2/
Here is a photo of an owned, but illegally captured, pet dog, being dragged off to slaughter. Once a dog that gave a person love and devotion.
Although known as the Dog Meat Festival; copious amounts of cats are also slaughtered and consumed.
So what do we know about Yulin 2025 ?
https://www.humaneworld.org/en/news/china-yulin-dog-meat-festival-new-survey
WAV is monitoring the news and coverage of Yulin 2025. As it has not yet started, things and news will change – we hope to be able to provide you with some updates over the next few weeks.
Two-month-old Doberman puppy was found abandoned in a park with infections caused by ear cropping
Updated: 11:51am, 17 Jun 2025
Set to open in 2026, the shelter will provide safe refuge for up to 150 animals during disasters, including goats, cows, pigs and dogs
Date: March 14, 2025
WAYANAD, Kerala—A pioneering emergency evacuation shelter designed to evacuate animals prior to disasters like floods and landslides, is set to be established in Kottathara panchayat in Wayanad district, Kerala. Situated in a region prone to multiple hazards including annual floods, cyclones and landslides, this commitment marks a significant step forward in disaster preparedness for animals in India. The collaborative project will bring together the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, the Wayanad District Disaster Management Authority, Kottathara Grama Panchayat and Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International India) to make India’s first such shelter for animals.
The shelter, set to begin operating in 2026, will have the capacity to accommodate up to 150 animals such as goats, cows, pigs, dogs and cats. The single-story structure is expected to include dedicated space for a veterinary clinic and a quarantine area, along with storage and equipment rooms. The shelter is intended to serve as a model for similar facilities across the country.
Praveen Suresh, disaster preparedness and response team manager at Humane World for Animals India, said: “This is an historic moment for Kerala and India from both an animal welfare and disaster preparedness point of view. It is especially significant for Wayanad district with its growing need for a dedicated facility to evacuate and care for animals during disasters like floods and landslides. While the shelter will provide immediate medical care and relief, it will also serve as a long-term resource to support animal welfare in the community. We are grateful to the Government of Kerala and the State Disaster Management Department for approving this important initiative. This animal shelter highlights the power of collaboration between multiple agencies to safeguard animals and their communities and to strengthen disaster management efforts in India.”
Over the last seven years, Humane World for Animals India has gained a notable presence in Kerala through its disaster preparedness, response and relief efforts. During the 2024 Wayanad landslides, the organization’s rescue team aided over 180 animals. Along with partner organizations, Humane World for Animals India is working to make Wayanad a disaster-resilient district for both humans and animals. Among other activities, the organization is conducting capacity building programs for the community through outreach to schools and self-help groups like Kudumbashree. Once constructed, the shelter will serve as a hub for efforts to safeguard animals and the families who depend on them during disasters and a catalyst for continued commitment to build community resilience in the face of future emergencies that put humans and animals at risk.
Please also refer to ..
Animal Welfare Coalition
https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Animal-cruelty-still-punishable-by-Rs-100-fine/108-311404
Coalition (AWC) has raised concerns over the outdated legal framework governing animal cruelty offences in Sri Lanka, calling for swift legislative reforms to better protect animals.
According to Charuka Wickremesekera, an executive member of the AWC, the country’s current penalties for animal cruelty offences remain based on the Animal Cruelty Act of 1907, enforced through the Cruelty to Animals Ordinance. Under this ordinance, individuals found guilty of most animal cruelty offences can be fined up to 100 rupees, imprisoned for up to three months, or both. In cases involving the killing of an animal in an unnecessarily cruel manner, the maximum imprisonment term extends to six months.
Wickremesekera said that while the Sri Lanka Police continue to make efforts to tackle animal cruelty cases, the absence of robust, modern laws hinders their ability to impose adequate punishments and raise public awareness through legal action.
“It’s time to improve the legal system and protect animals better,” Wickremesekera said.
He also highlighted the growing role of social media in raising public consciousness about animal welfare issues. The sharing of videos exposing acts of animal abuse has not only discouraged such behaviour but also empowered the public to report incidents more readily.
“People now think several times before harming animals after seeing these videos online,” he said. “In the past, there may have been many cases of animal cruelty, but there were no proper organizations where people could complain. Now, many animal welfare groups receive a large number of complaints from the public.”
The AWC believes that alongside stronger laws, public engagement and awareness will play a critical role in eradicating animal cruelty in the country.
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