From legal shields for stray cats in Shenzhen to fines for abuse in Beijing—cities are leading China’s animal welfare movement. While national anti-cruelty laws are pending, 92.5% public support shows change is near.
Colleen Paige, a U.S. pet expert and advocate, founded World Pet Day in 2006 to celebrate the love between pets and people. As a pet supplies exporter, we connect global markets with high-quality products, ensuring pets worldwide receive safe, healthy care. Every day, we empower businesses to enrich pets' lives with joy and well-being. Love is universal.
As traveling with pets becomes a common expectation, China's high-speed rail system is innovating to meet this demand. Select routes, including Beijing-Shanghai and Guangzhou-Shenzhen, now offer "Rail Pet Transport Services" in temperature-controlled cargo compartments, enabling safe and convenient travel for pets and owners alike.
In Berlin, pets ride public transport; in Barcelona, restaurants offer pet menus; Dutch companies promote "bring your pet to work" policies. Europe is transforming "pet-friendly" into a measurable standard of urban competitiveness.
Where continents meet, Istanbul's soul is reflected not only in its minarets and waters, but in the graceful paws of its true masters — the cats. They are not mere residents, but living witnesses to history and the heartbeat of its communities.
October 4th marks World Animal Day, a global observance originating from Italy in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. This day calls us to extend our care beyond our homes to all living creatures.
