Hanoi doctors warn of heightened dog-bite risks for older adults
Vietnam Life 14:36 26/09/2026Two elderly patients have been admitted to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi after suffering severe injuries from dog bites, prompting doctors to warn that older adults face a higher risk of serious complications and urge families to exercise caution when keeping dogs.
Man fined $76 for beating dog at Vietnam's Da Lat square
Vietnam News 14:26 06/09/2026A 38-year-old Ho Chi Minh City resident has been fined VND2 million (US$76) for beating his Alaskan Malamute dog at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
Dog-beating case at Vietnam’s Da Lat square prompts police warning, boycott calls
Vietnam News 16:33 04/09/2026Police in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward in Vietnam's Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have warned tourists against using paid photo services involving dogs at Lam Vien Square after a man was filmed beating an Alaskan Malamute there, while the incident has sparked calls on social media to boycott the service.
Up to $76 fines for unmuzzled dogs in Vietnam: Who can enforce?
Vietnam News 20:21 03/08/2026Dog owners in Vietnam who take unmuzzled or unleashed dogs into public places face fines of up to VND2 million (US$76) under Government Decree No. 204/2026/ND-CP, which took effect on August 1.
Free-roaming, unmuzzled dogs persist in public spaces in Ho Chi Minh City despite fines
Ho Chi Minh City 15:01 02/08/2026Free-roaming, unmuzzled dogs continue to be a common sight in parks and other public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City despite regulations imposing fines of up to VND2 million (US$76) on owners who fail to keep their pets leashed or muzzled.
Hanoi moves to phase out dog meat trading for rabies prevention, sustainable livelihoods
Vietnam News 13:54 26/07/2026Hanoi is advancing a gradual transition away from dog and cat meat trading and slaughtering, while supporting affected households in moving toward sustainable livelihoods, as part of broader measures to prevent rabies, ensure food safety, control animal diseases, and promote sustainable urban development.
Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban
World 15:00 28/06/2026Electric prods rest against the wall near rusty cages containing dog skulls in an abandoned canine slaughterhouse in a South Korean town.
Vietnam to fine dog owners up to $76 for failing to muzzle pets in public
Vietnam News 10:23 13/06/2026Dog owners who take their pets into public places without a muzzle or without keeping them on a leash shall face fines ranging from VND1 million to VND2 million (US$38 - $76), starting from August 1.
Cleaning the chakras of Ecuador's cats and dogs
World 17:14 26/05/2026Is your pooch feeling peevish? Too much negative energy?
Dog thieves who stole 16 dogs in one night in southern Vietnam sentenced to prison
Vietnam News 11:33 16/05/2026A dog theft ring that stole 16 dogs in a single night and sparked public outrage across the southern provinces of Tay Ninh and Dong Thap was sentenced to prison after being brought to trial, months after the suspects were arrested in November 2025.
In Vietnam, pet ownership demands responsibility, not excuses: opinion
Vietnam News 08:33 29/04/2026Public frustration is mounting in Ho Chi Minh City and other urban areas across Vietnam as dog owners allow their pets to defecate in parks, sidewalks, and residential spaces without cleaning up.
Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 20/04/2026Unleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
