13 November 2014
RIP Oliver – the bear who inspired a movement
Oliver, a bear who survived 30 years in a Chinese bear bile farm cage before being dramatically rescued, has died at Animals Asia’s Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre.
Recent News
12 November 2014
What next for the bears of Halong Bay?
In light of reports that bear bile farming has ended in tourist hotspot Halong Bay, Animals Asia’s Vietnam Director Tuan Bendixsen talks about the future challenges for the area.
11 November 2014
Chinese charities tell government “We can help"
Authorities and animal lovers in China have come together to try and stem incidents of dog cruelty that have made headlines at home and abroad.
10 November 2014
#Moonbearmonday: moon bear siesta!
“Dormir como oso” as they say in Spain - sleep like a bear. One trip to Animals Asia’s Vietnam bear sanctuary is enough to convince anyone of the validity of this Spanish phrase.
07 November 2014
Don’t legitimise dog meat trade – stop it!
Today’s dog meat industries in Vietnam and China are completely unregulated and raising serious health issues along with shocking cases of violent criminality. But calling for the industry to be regulated misses the point. It can only ever be criminal. That’s why we remain steadfast in the view that the only viable solution is to make the industry illegal.
06 November 2014
New bear houses open for Vietnam’s rescued bears
Four new enclosures with a capacity of up to 80 bears opened by Animals Asia in Vietnam to house bears rescued from Vietnam’s bear bile industry.
05 November 2014
Anger in Vietnam as dog meat trade fuels crime
Public anger is growing in Vietnam as laws protecting dogs are repeatedly found to be not fit for purpose.
05 November 2014
Actresses lend their voices to support Animals Asia
Star of the hit TV show “Downton Abbey” UK actress Lesley Nicol, iconic actress and activist Ali MacGraw and Animals Asia founder and CEO Jill Robinson MBE will be touring the US in support of Animals Asia.