Community Impact

Adopt, don't shop: rising demand for pets heightens risk of maltreatment

After encountering a badly injured dog during his early days in Viet Nam, Louis began to take a serious interest in animal welfare, and a seed was planted to bring the plight of the abused animals to the big screen.

12/04/2023


Why have 2,200 people petitioned after pets' death in Saigon’s expat hub?

More than 2,200 people, both Vietnamese and foreigners, have collectively signed an online petition to raise awareness of pet safety following the alleged poisoning of several dogs and cats in Thao Dien, a popular expat neighborhood in Ho Chi Minh City.

17/05/2021


Hidden Horrors Documentary

This is the first documentary for a 15 year student based here in Vietnam. The documentary maker has been involved in animal rescue since she was 8 and has seen first hand the abuse of dogs and the sadness and despair that comes from buying from breeders here.

26/02/2021


Documentary highlights plight of abused animals

After encountering a badly injured dog during his early days in Viet Nam, Louis began to take a serious interest in animal welfare, and a seed was planted to bring the plight of the abused animals to the big screen.

21/01/2021


Laws For Paws Vietnam helping injured, abandoned and sick dogs.

This is a look into the work we do on daily basis to help dogs in serious situations. Mekong the dog featured in this documentary is recovering with the help of the amazing team at Saigon Pet Clinic in Thao Dien HCMC.

A big thanks to Milan Smets for for selecting Laws For Paws Vietnam as one of his personal projects. We always feel very privileged when a creative person gives up their time to help our cause.

12/08/2020