World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day was an awesome success this year. We raised 16.3 million VND (about $700) and vaccinated more than 70 pets! Rabies is a scary, deadly disease that can spread to other animals and humans. Vaccinations are life-saving, and essential to protect our community. Thank you to everyone who came and supported us on the day.

Pandas big adventure

Getting a handicapped dog halfway across the world in a global pandemic was — let’s just say it — damn near impossible. But, our volunteers would do anything for this sweet girl, Panda. We even named our dog house after her. She’s of our longest residing rescues and was with us for 1102 days. We’re over the moon to see her playing safely in her ultimate forever home in Connecticut, with furry siblings, loving humans and all.

The fatal FIP virus

We have tried everything in our power to stop the spread of FIP in our shelter to no avail. Last week ,we said a heartbreaking goodbye to our sweet Paisley boy. This week, two more cats are presenting the same symptoms. Sometimes, it feels like too much to bear, and too much pain to go through, but we continue because the cats need us.

Thanksgiving Fundraiser

Sponsor a rescue! This month we are celebrating Thanksgiving. We are especially thankful for the opportunity to continue to save lives and take care of the animals who are currently in our care. These numbers are increasing daily! Sponsor one of our rescues this month by choosing one of the adorable, deserving faces above.

Dogs & cats are being stranded due to the floods. We need YOUR help.

Central Vietnam is going through a terrible crisis right now! People and pets are all been affected by intense storms and heavy, non-stop rainfall. The province of Quang Binh and many of the local villages have sustained awful damage and are completely underwater. Many local people, including pet owners, now have no place to live, no food to eat and are struggling to survive.

A report on the cat meat trade in Vietnam

Together with our partner, 4PAWS International, we are trying to shed light on the cruel cat meat trade which often goes unnoticed, together with the equally cruel dog meat trade.

Today is the release a first of the investigative report exposing the theft, trafficking, and slaughter of more than one million cats every year in Vietnam! Every day in Vietnam, thousands of cats are stolen from the streets and even from people’s homes to supply the demand for cat meat.

More super happy adoptees

We are so happy to give you an update on two of our favorite Paws adoptees. This month we have a dog AND a cat story for you!

Cuddly Cola was rescued from the dog meat trade, with severe mange mites. He is a cute little dancer and became our latest foster fail with his forever dad Jay. He had itchy sores and hair loss all over his body. Cola blossomed into a loving pup who loves cuddles and a dance! He was one of our latest foster fails, after his foster dad decided to keep him forever.

Decreasing stray and unwanted animal populations

One of the biggest challenges we face here in Vietnam is unwanted animals. These unwanted cats and dogs are the most susceptible to horrific disease, abandonment and neglect. Stray animals here face mange, tick fever, starvation, terrible viruses such as FIV and parvo, and more. Even worse, if they are on the street they’ll probably be captured for meat. Animals that end up in the dog and cat meat trades are often kept in tiny cages for days without food, water, space, or love. They may even face torture there.

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.

A new home for our panther gang

You may remember a litter of kittens, who were almost sold for black cat medicine as tiny babes. Wakanda instantly loved them, and they formed a beautiful panther gang at our cat shelter; claiming territory and chasing away newcomers for months to come!

All of these fur babes stole our hearts, none more than precious Wakanda, who has been a volunteer favorite since day 1.