Euronews • June 17, 2026 10:42

Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam

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More than 500 cats were seized in Vietnam after police dismantled a cat meat trafficking network, with dozens of animals later reunited with their owners.

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Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam

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Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring

Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the 'enormous scale' of the country's cat meat trade.

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Hundreds of cats destined for slaughter rescued in Vietnam as police dismantle theft ring

Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their owners. Around 100 of the animals later died from their ordeal.