Vancouver herbal medicine company fined $75K for illegally importing shark fins

A Vancouver-based herbal medicine company has been fined $75,000 for importing fins from a protected shark species without a license. Hang Hing Herbal Medicine pleaded guilty to the crime, which…

Pet groups sound alarm on CDC ban on importing dogs

Animal rescue groups concerned about new CDC ban Animal groups say the upcoming CDC ban on dogs from certain countries could result in the deaths of thousands of dogs. ATLANTA…

Negative covid test mandatory for importing gorillas, big cats

The government has mandated a negative COVID-19 test report for domestic cats and other members of the feline family (tigers, lions, snow leopards, and pumas) and gorillas to prevent the…