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Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of ... More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that they were found in, the groups said. This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Ph…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten with bust of major animal theft ring Families were reunited with their missing pets after the crackdown on cat-meat trade.

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats stolen for meat by animal crime ring <p>Major operation launched after spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local media</p><p>Police in Vietnam have rescued more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports.</p><p>More than 40 cats were reunited with their owners after the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that they were found in, the groups said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/vietnam-police-rescue-cats-stolen-meat-animal-crime-ring">Continue reading...</a>

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

#BreakingNews 📢 Police in Ho Chi Minh City dismantled one of the country’s largest cat theft networks linked to the cat meat trade. Nine suspects were detained and 500+ cats rescued or recovered, including around 400 found alive. 🐱💔

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the &#039;enormous scale&#039; of the country&#039;s cat meat trade.

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

A heartbreaking situation in Saigon: Police rescued 400+ cats from a professional theft ring. The cats are alive but need urgent medical support. We are on the ground right now. Every donation goes directly to these cats. Donate: vncw.org/saigon-cats (write "Saigon Cats" in the comment)

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam during bust ... This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) HANOI, Vietnam — Police in Vietnam rescued more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring last week in Ho Chi Minh City, and at least 40 of them have been reunited with their owners. However, following the dayslong police operation, several of the cats died because of the harsh conditions they were found in, animal welfare groups said. They didn’t elaborate or provide an exact number on the cats who didn’t make it. Since the operation, veterinarians and volunteers have flocked to care for the cats at a temporary rescue center set up at a facility run by the Ho Chi Minh City Criminal Police Division. “People who lost their cats can come to the police station to identify their pets and help the police with the investigation,” police official Nguyen The Bao told the state-owned Tuoi Tre newspaper. This operation is “a sobering reminder of the enormous scale of Viet Nam’s cat meat trade,” according to Kar…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of an animal theft ring HANOI, Vietnam --Police inVietnamseized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that they were found in, the groups said. This operation is “a sobering reminder of the enormous scale of Viet Nam’s cat meat trade,” Karanvir Kukreja, who leads a campaign against dog and cat meat consumption for the international nonprofit Humane World for Animals, said in a statement. An investigation last week into a spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City led police to track down the cat meat crime ring and detain nine individuals, according to local media. Officers discovered 45 cages containing around 400 live cats and four ice-filled foam containers holding approximately 80 dead cats, with 21 live cats recovered at a separate location, according to The Ho Chi Minh City Cr…

Cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam spotlight enduring pet meat trade A Vietnamese police operation rescued about 400 pet cats destined for the dinner plate, uncovering a nationwide racket fuelling the country’s rampant pet meat trade that uses a criminal corridor running from the south to the north. Hundreds of desperate cat owners rushed to a Ho Chi Minh police headquarters over the weekend to see if their lost pet was among the cats rescued from traffickers by police. In what is believed to be one of the largest busts of its kind, police said the cats were...

Authorities in Vietnam have rescued more than 500 cats in a major raid on an alleged animal theft and cat meat trafficking network in Ho Chi Minh City. #Vietnam #CatRescue #AnimalWelfare #BreakingNews #Asia

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring Hau Dinh And Anton L. Delgado Associated Press Published: June 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM Updated: June 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows a rescued cat with a neck brace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) This photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam) Vietnam Cat…

Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of ... Around 40 cats were reclaimed by desperate owners looking for their stolen pets, with more than 260 cats remaining in police custody. Phuong Pham / Humane World For Animals Vietnam Share Add NBC News to Google June 17, 2026, 7:16 AM EDT / Source : The Associated Press By The Associated Press Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City , according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that they were found in, the groups said. This operation is “a sobering reminder of the enormous scale of Vietnam’s cat meat trade,” Karanvir Kukreja, who leads a campaign against dog and cat meat consumption for the international nonprofit Humane World for Animals, said in a statement. An investigation last week into a spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City led police to trac…

This photo released by Vietnam Cat Welfare shows rescued cats getting treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Vietnam Cat Welfare via AP) HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but around 100 have died due to the harsh conditions that they were kept in, the groups said. This operation is “a sobering reminder of the enormous scale of Viet Nam’s cat meat trade,” Karanvir Kukreja, who leads a campaign against dog and cat meat consumption for the international nonprofit Humane World for Animals, said in a statement. An investigation last week into a spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City led police to track down the cat meat crime ring and detain nine individuals, according to local media. Officers discovered 45 cages containing around 400 live cats and four ice-filled foam containers holding approximately 80 dead cats, with 21 live cats recovered at a separate location, according to The Ho Chi Minh C…

Vietnamese police busted a cat-theft ring that had been stealing pets for THREE YEARS to sell as meat — rescuing 400+ cats in the process. The good news: ~40 were reunited with their families. The heartbreaking part: dozens didn't make it. secondread.live/story/vietn...