Hotel Cho Meo, Hanoi’s ‘Five-Star’ Pet Hotel
A Hanoian Renaissance Man has run Vietnam’s only ‘five-star’ pet hotel for 40 years Read More »Dognappers Causing Escalating Violence
It was already too late when Nguyen Van Cuong heard a neighbour shout “Thief! Thief!” Two men on a motorbike had snatched up his beloved pet dog “Black” and were whizzing away. Read More »Vietnam Demand for Dog Meat Keeps Thai Dog Trade Alive
An Isan subdistrict where residents eat man’s best friend is also home to an illicit export trade in dog meat to Vietnam. Read More »2011 Year of the Rabbit or the Cat?
Is 2011 the year of the rabbit or the cat? It’s both! For Chinese, this year will be the year of the rabbit, while Vietnamese will celebrate the year of the cat. Although Vietnam and China share many similar traditions, there are sometimes slight variations and differences. The exact reason for the rabbit and cat difference is unclear, but it’s also possible that Vietnamese have a stronger attachment to cats than rabbits*.Here is a video of a rabbit and cat fighting with each other. Please note: this video is purely for fun and we do not intend any hidden meaning or message ^_^
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Hanoi Cats and Dogs Stay at Pet Hotel, Escape the Cold
Vietnam’s only pet hotel costs 500,000 VND (about $25 USD) per day and houses both dogs and cats. Owner Mr. Bao Sinh’s business is helping some Hanoians with pets deal with the cold weather that has been gripping much of northern Vietnam recentlyClick for more photos… Read More »
