Care for Chinese Animals reports that animal welfare and protection will, for the first time, feature in the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association core curriculum.
This advance reveals that China’s animal welfare education has been upgraded to a new level.
More details at:
http://careforchineseanimals.net/2013/07/27/historical-victory-of-marss-case/
Where you can also read the sad story of Mars the dog’s death due to criminal negligence at the hands of airline workers.
What makes this case unique is that, after lengthy legal action, compensation must be paid, marking a new milestone for Chinese animal protection and yet another step towards a future of peace and love to all animals in China.
This is the first time in Chinese history that the law and court has acknowledged the importance of the bond between a companion animal and his/her guardian.
And the group ACTAsia also runs humane education programmes:
Please see their Facebook page .