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Protecting Pets During the Têt Period: A Growing Threat

As the Lunar New Year approaches, there’s an alarming rise in dog and cat thefts in Vietnam. Pet owners are increasingly sharing distressing stories of their beloved companions being stolen or killed, often right from their homes. The demand for dog and cat meat spikes during this time, prompting thieves to act earlier in the day, putting pets at greater risk.
We are strongly urging pet owners to take extra precautions during this vulnerable period.

A Year of Compassion: Our 2024 Achievements

We are deeply grateful for the continued support from our partners, donors, fosters, adopters, rescue helpers, and the community. Thanks to their generosity, we’ve been able to make a significant impact on the lives of animals in need. Read on to discover some of the key milestones we achieved this year

Keep Your Pet Safe from Poison and Theft

As we move through 2024, it’s deeply troubling to see that pet theft continues to plague our local communities. Sadly, the Dog and Cat meat trade in central Vietnam still thrives, leaving families devastated and confused over the loss of their beloved pets.

The Companion Animal Protection and Safety Program (CAPS)

In May, Paws for Compassion launched this new project with a trial phase in Hoi An: 100 free microchips are provided to pet owners. The microchip number with the owner’s information will be entered into our Pet Database, accessible to selected pet stores and vet clinics to keep personal information safe.
We hope this project gains traction so that we can work with the authorities to do more for our lost and stolen pets in Central Vietnam.

Ripped from their family: The Victims of The Dog Meat Trade

Beloved pets are still being stolen everyday into the cruel Cat and Dog Meat Trade. Last month, we were all devastated to learn of Jon’s disappearance, stolen from right outside his family’s home.
Jon is unfortunately not the only Paws dog to go missing after being adopted.
PLEASE never leave your pet unattended, even in your yard! It only takes 1 second to steal your pet – it is NOT worth the risk.

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.