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.
Video shows foreign tourist kicking pet dog at Da Nang spa, leaving it with broken ribs
Vietnam News 13:42 10/03/2026A video circulating on social media in recent days has triggered widespread anger after showing a man, believed to be a foreign tourist, violently kicking a small dog in Da Nang despite the animal showing no signs of aggression.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam police bust major dog-theft ring, seize 1.6 tonnes of stolen dogs
Vietnam News 16:21 09/01/2026Police in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam on Friday confirmed the arrest of nine suspects and seizure of over 1.6 metric tons of stolen dogs after dismantling a large, organized dog-theft ring operating across multiple localities.
