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China celebrity dog stolen, sold for meat amid weak pet laws

A popular celebrity dog in China, an eight-year-old Border Collie named Chutou, was stolen while its owner was traveling abroad. The dog was subsequently sold for a small sum and slaughtered for meat. The owner is seeking legal recourse but faces challenges due to inadequate pet protection laws in China. AI

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China celebrity dog stolen, sold for meat amid weak pet laws

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    China celebrity dog stolen, sold for US$25 and eaten; owner sues, stymied by weak pet laws

    A celebrity dog in central China was stolen and slaughtered, leaving its owner seeking justice but confronting gaps in the country’s legal protections for pets. Guo, a travel influencer from Henan province, raised Chutou, an eight-year-old Border Collie known for his intelligence…