CMAC calls for end to dog meat consumption

By Pav Suy The director of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre has called on people to stop eating dog meat and for better protection of the animals under the law as his organisation moves forward with training to have them locate landmines. CMAC director Heng Ratana said on Sunday during a meeting with the Cambodian Animals Protection Association that dogs deserve better protection due to … Continue reading CMAC calls for end to dog meat consumption

Meet the Real Dog Behind the Doge Meme

If you haven’t logged onto the internet in a few months and have no idea what Doge is, it’s simple. All you have to do is take a picture of a Shiba Inu and place contemplative, complex, nonsensical, illogical, grammatically-incorrect thoughts around the Shibes in Comic Sans font. (Never forget to add a “wow.”) One of the coolest things about Kabosu is that she’s a rescue pup. Kabosu belongs … Continue reading Meet the Real Dog Behind the Doge Meme

Dogs Before and After Their Haircut

All the dogs have been groomed in a Japanese grooming style, which doesn’t follow the usual breed standard cuts and rules for grooming that we’re used to seeing. Rather, the emphasis is on making the dog look as adorable as possible – cute on steroids- by highlighting the uniquely cute characteristics of the dog. These cuts are works of art – each haircut takes hours … Continue reading Dogs Before and After Their Haircut

The DOG WHISPERER from Cambodia

By Eileen McCormick Rattana Hin has spent years working with dogs in Cambodia. As a professional dog trainer, he knows that dogs are more than home pets, more than bomb detectors, and more than rescuers. Dogs are an essential part of the community. With big dreams of creating a healthy, happy and safe environment for both dogs and humans, Rattana Hin joins National Geographic’s Cesar’s … Continue reading The DOG WHISPERER from Cambodia

Frank discussion on dog meat

By Yulia Khouri Lee Fox-Smith, through his research, made contributions to this column. So, I think it is time to discuss the dog meat trade in Cambodia. For most of us, Westerners, is it absolutely unthinkable to dissect the dog and serve its meat to our guests during a dinner party. Yet, dog meat restaurants have been popping up everywhere around the country. In Siem … Continue reading Frank discussion on dog meat