Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring

Vietnamese police rescued over 400 cats from a major cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, with more than 40 returned to owners and dozens dying due to harsh conditions. Nine individuals were detained after an investigation into pet thefts, revealing a three-year operation across southern Vietnam. Animal welfare groups highlighted the scale of the cat meat trade and efforts to reunite cats with families.