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· Ryan General
Vietnamese health official resigns after backlash over drowning, burning of couple’s dogs due to COVID-19
A health official in Vietnam, who allegedly led the slaughter of COVID-19 patients’ pets, recently resigned after facing public outrage. Public outcry: Dr. Do Kim Chi, head of the medical station at the Khanh Hung Commune in Tran Van Thoi District, Ca Mau province, sparked heavy…
· Editorial Staff
‘Hasn’t the time come’: South Korean president wants to ban dog meat consumption
South Korea may move to ban the consumption of dog meat after Moon Jae-in, the country’s president, publicly raised concerns over the traditional but increasingly uncommon practice. A decline in canine consumption: Eating dog meat, which has become an infamous custom, could…
· Ryan General
Filipina vlogger Jinky Cubillan captures neighbor’s angry tirade about her loose dog
A Filipina vlogger based in California captured footage of a confrontation she had with a neighbor who shouted profanities at her in front of her house last week. Karen goes viral: Jinky Cubillan, a popular social media personality known as “Madam Kilay,” shared a video of the…
· Khier Casino
Elderly Asian man allegedly punched in face and his dog almost lit on fire in SF attack
A 66-year-old laundromat owner was reportedly assaulted by a suspect who also attempted to set fire to the elderly man’s 8-year-old golden retriever in San Francisco last week. The details: Police responded to the incident at the laundromat in Nob Hill at 10:30 p.m. last…
· Grace Kim
South Korea’s first honorary rescue dog saved 90-year-old owner by laying next to her for 40 hours in freezing rain
When an elderly woman with dementia went missing in South Korea, leading to a team of police, firefighters and volunteers to search the area, it was Baekgu the dog that saved the day. In acknowledgement of his noble deed, the 4-year-old dog has been appointed as the country’s…
· Carl Samson
Woman filmed harassing Asian dog owners reportedly identified after calling third target ‘Chinaman’
A woman who went viral for harassing two Asian dog owners in New York City was reportedly identified after hurling slurs at a third Asian person last week. What happened: The woman, notoriously known as “Leash Karen,” was filmed harassing an Asian person for the third time on…
· Bryan Ke
‘She Rates Dogs’ podcast co-host Mat George dies at 26 after hit-and-run in LA
Mat George, the co-host of the “She Rates Dogs” podcast, died after being struck by a vehicle in Los Angeles on July 17. What happened: George was walking southbound on Croft Avenue around 2:20 a.m. when a white BMW traveling eastbound on Beverly Boulevard hit the comedian,…
· Carl Samson
Woman who lured Asian man’s dog onto traffic accused of harassing another Asian dog owner
A woman previously filmed luring an unleashed dog onto a highway in New York City is now being accused of targeting another Asian dog owner. What happened: In a viral TikTok video, a white woman — whose identity remains unknown — is seen yelling at another woman behind the…
· Grace Kim
The Korean Vegan calls out racist comment about Korea eating dogs, faces backlash from more vegans
Joanne Molinaro, a vegan food blogger known as The Korean Vegan, has responded to a string of racist messages following her response to someone telling her to “get Korea to stop eating dogs.” The details: Molinaro received the message on Twitter on July 6, which she later shared…
· Editorial Staff
Woman furious about Asian man’s unleashed dog lures pet onto traffic in NYC
A video of a white woman threatening to call the police on an Asian man for walking an unleashed dog has gone viral on social media this week. What happened: The incident, which occurred in New York City, saw the woman lure the animal onto a busy highway to prove her point —…
· Carl Samson
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dogs Just Danced to BTS and We’re Obsessed
A seven-member group of Spot robots is taking on BTS with a short dance performance of the K-pop supergroup’s 2020 song, “IONIQ: I’m On It.” Behind the video: The dance routine, cleverly titled “Spot’s On It,” celebrates Hyundai’s controlling acquisition of engineering and…
· Bryan Ke
Pet Owners Reunited With Dog Stolen During Anniversary Trip to SF
Leo, a 10-year-old Yorkie, is now back in the care of his owners after being stolen from a car during a trip to San Francisco last week. Safe and sound: Leo and his owners, Jacqueline Zavala Lee and Refugio Zavala, were reunited on Sunday after someone informed the SFPD that the…
· Ryan General
Florida Tourist Goes on Racist Tirade Against Asian Family, Punches Father After Kids Pet His Dog
A tourist from Texas allegedly punched a man in Florida’s Okaloosa County after his children pet the tourist’s dog. The incident: Wade Anton, a 54-year-old tourist from Forney, Texas, reportedly made racist comments toward a woman and her children of Asian descent at around 4:15…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Powerlifting Champion Attacked by Hammer-Wielding Robber While Walking Dog in LA
Daniella Means, a former Hong Kong Rugby player and an Asian powerlifting champion, was attacked by a robber with a hammer while walking out her dog in Los Angeles last week. What happened: Means, 30, was walking her dog Butch on their usual route at around 7 a.m. on May 18 when…
· Ryan General
Heroic Dog Who Lost Her Snout Saving Two Girls Years Ago Passes Away in the Philippines
A canine from the Philippines, who lost her snout saving two girls from being run over by a motorcycle in 2011, passed away around 7 p.m. on Monday. A heroine’s sacrifice: Kabang, a local mixed-breed dog, earned global recognition after sacrificing her own safety to save the…
· Bryan Ke
Adorable Husky Guard Dog Sleeps Through Staged Armed Robbery in a Jewelry Store in Thailand
An adorable female husky has gone viral on Thai social media after his owner posted CCTV footage of the dog sleeping as the local police department conducted an “armed robbery” training exercise in his jewelry store last week. Worawut Lomwanawong told Bored Panda his city’s…
· Carl Samson
Instagram Finally Removes Chinese Takeout Box Emoji From ‘Dog’ Search Results
Instagram recently removed the Chinese takeout box emoji that shows up as an emoji suggestion during searches for the word “dog.” The issue, which users have complained about since 2019, was brought to light by an employee on an internal Facebook message board over the weekend.
· Ryan General
Seoul Will Now Test Cats and Dogs with COVID-19 Symptoms
A few weeks after the first coronavirus case in an animal was reported in South Korea, Seoul announced its plans to test pet cats and dogs with COVID-19 symptoms. Initiated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the tests will only be given to pets who have been exposed to human…
· Ryan General
Nurse, Pet Rescuer Who Saved Thousands of Dogs Passes Away From COVID-19
Animal lovers and advocates have lost an ally after the recent passing of Valerie Louie, a beloved nurse from Oakland, California who spent her free time helping rescue dogs.
· Bryan Ke
The Most ‘Bob Ross Looking’ Dog Has Passed Away in Japan
Kokoro, the viral toy poodle from Japan whom fans likened to an Ewok from “Star Wars” and the late painter Bob Ross, has passed away. The heartbreaking news was shared by Kokoro’s owner on Instagram on Dec. 19 and also made its way on the Hong Kong-based website 9GAG.