Companion Animals

Be Prepared! Keep Animals Safe During Flooding

I spent a week after hurricane Katrina breaking down doors and getting animals out after people left them behind. The tragedy is that most didn’t survive. Animals were left …

Filipina Model Stars in New Spay-and-Neuter Ad!

Famed Filipina model Cristina Garcia sure does know the way to a puppy’s heart: spaying and neutering! Appearing with Rover, a dog who was abandoned at the Philippine Animal …

Victory! Bali Cuts Out Cruel Canine Culling!

Good news! Thanks to a massive public outcry over its use of strychnine to cull the local stray dog population in an attempt to control a rabies epidemic, the …

Taipei Cops Win Acclaim as Asia’s Most Humane Law-Enforcement Unit

We’re pleased to announce that the Taipei City Police Department (TCPD) has just been given the 2010 Proggy Award for International Leadership in the Field of Humane Law Enforcement! …

Animal Abuser Moves on to Human Victim

A recent news story about a Singaporean animal abuser who was charged with savagely beating another human being certainly came as no surprise to us! As police reports and …

Top 10 Tuesday: Tips for Bringing a Furry Being Into Your Life!

So you’ve decided to add a furry companion to your life? By now you’ve prepared yourself for the responsibilities. (It’s a big commitment, not a fashion item, so please, …

Singaporean Dog Beating Video Sends Shockwaves

Recently, we received distressing news: A video, purportedly showing a woman viciously beating a defenseless dog, had been found online. The minute-long video shows a woman repeatedly “punishing” a …

Balinese Government Killing Dogs With Strychnine

When I think of Bali, I imagine an island heaven: surf, sun, and miles and miles of beach! Recently, however, we received some horrible news—and there’s definitely trouble in …

Top 10 Tuesday: Not-So-Great Companion Animals

Every year, many people succumb to the temptation of purchasing a variety of “exotic” and not-so-exotic animals in order to keep them as “pets”. While we applaud those who …

Jada Pinkett Smith Rescues Dog From Beijing Streets

When it comes to animals, Jada Pinkett Smith has a heart that’s as big as her incandescent smile. PETA Asia recently found out that the HawthoRNe star came to …