Unchain A Dog Month : Friends Don’t Chain Friends

January is Unchain A Dog Month. This campaign was created in order to spread awareness about the damaging effects that chaining has on dogs. Dogs are naturally social beings who need interaction with humans and/or other animals. Being restrained for long periods of time can severely damage their physical and psychological well-being.

Wrapping up 2023: Thank you for being part of this journey

Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our donors, partners and friends, we were able to make a significant positive impact on the welfare of companion animals in central Việt Nam.
We are pleased to share some of our achievements for 2023.

Prevent a litter month: Reasons to sterilise your pet

As a pet owner, choosing to sterilise your pet may be one of the most important decisions you make. Sterilisation has many benefits, not only improving the health of your furry friend but also preventing unwanted animals and their impact on the community.

Rabies in Vietnam: The importance of vaccinating pets and banning dog and cat meat trade

According to the WHO (World Health Organization), rabies still kills around 100 people in Vietnam each year. In the first 8 months of 2023, 61 deaths were recorded due to rabies, which represents an increase compared to 2022. It should be noted that the actual number is likely to be higher, as rabies is not always correctly diagnosed or reported. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans.

Your pet is not a threat

Our education efforts have been challenging in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We are so lucky in Vietnam and have still managed to run a couple of classes now that we have more freedom. Some interesting new concerns have come up in our community and with our youth around animals and coronavirus.

The children at our course left feeling better that their dogs were not at risk of spreading coronavirus, and we were able to let them know that their pets are not threats. They completed a cool task online, which gives us some bright ideas for the future of our education program! Watch this space.