- Police in Ho Chi Minh City busted a cat meat ring, seizing over 400 live cats (more than 500 animals in total, including dead cats) and detaining nine people.
- Volunteers and vets worked around the clock—dozens of cats were reunited with owners and some gave birth in custody, but several rescued animals died from the harsh conditions.
- The raid has sparked public outrage and renewed calls to curb Vietnam’s cat-and-dog meat trade and strengthen legal protections for pets.
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