Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police
Summary
Police in Vietnam arrested nine people involved in stealing over 400 cats to sell for meat. They rescued the live cats and reunited more than 40 with their owners while continuing the investigation.Key Facts
- Authorities found more than 400 live stolen cats and about 80 dead cats kept on ice.
- The cat theft ring operated mainly in southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh Province.
- The suspects admitted to stealing cats over three years and selling them every two to three days.
- Eating dog and cat meat is legal in Vietnam but requires permits to prove the animals’ origin.
- Around 40 cats have been returned to their owners so far.
- Police are asking pet owners to check if their animals were stolen and recovered.
- Humane World for Animals supports the rescue and is helping care for cats held as evidence.
- An estimated five million dogs and one million cats are hunted, stolen, and killed for meat annually in Vietnam.
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