Numbers of dog thefts in the UK have risen by 22.3% in the last couple of years. Thieves largely target breeds that can fetch a higher price in the puppy trade. Thousands of dogs are stolen and slaughtered annually in preparation for YuLin dog meat festival in China. 14 Retrievers were given a fun-filled day out messing about by (and in) the river by Pooch Pack Adventures, a dog walking service based in Nanaimo, Canada. [Read More]

In the first nine months of this year, the national procuratorial authorities prosecuted 15,154 people for crimes against wildlife resources, up 66.2% year-on-year. Judicial handling of the cases revealed that such crimes are characterized by the networked nature of trading places and the gradual industrialization of the criminal model. According to the analysis of the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office, from the judicial handling of cases, the objects of such crimes are live, dead, and animal products. [Read More]