The welfare of captive bears in Vietnam is set for a boost with the Advancing Bear Care 2015 workshops set to take place at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre and Hanoi between October 29 to November 1.
After the stormy clouds have chased every bear from the place, one very happy moon bear greets the rain with a smile on her face.
As Animals Asia celebrates its 17th anniversary this month, it’s prompted us to reflect on the battles we are fighting and the challenges still to come. We’re asking supporters to “help us write the next chapter” through our Founder’s Appeal.
A documentary into the dog meat trade in South East Asia hopes to emulate the success of movies such as “Blackfish” and “The Cove” by highlighting the illegality and cruelty stretching from Bangkok to Hanoi.
The prevalence of animal trafficking around Vietnam's borders has caused staff at Animals Asia to become hugely experienced in the care of moon and sun bear cubs. Vietnam Bear and Vet Team Director Annemarie Weegenaar explains how she and her team replicate a mother bear’s care.
New arrivals at our Vietnam sanctuary Wilf and Elsie got their first taste of the big wide world this week – and loved being outside so much they even chose to sleep under blue skies.
Animals Asia Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale describes why – even on a bad day when exploitation seems insurmountable - giving up on trying to end cruelty, is simply not an option.
With Quang Ninh province recovering from the worst flooding in 40 years, fears have been raised that the rescue of the remaining 17 captive bears could be delayed.