Vietnam police rescue 400 cats from cat-meat theft ring as dozens reunited with owners (opens original article in a new tab)

Vietnam police dismantled a cat-meat theft ring, rescuing 400 cats and arresting nine suspects, though 100 of the rescued cats later died.

• Vietnam police rescued 400 cats from a theft ring in Ho Chi Minh City
• 40 cats were reunited with owners, while 100 others died after being stolen
• Consumption of cat meat is legal in Vietnam but requires origin certificates
• Police arrested nine people for stealing and collecting cats