Japanese Woman Attacked and Bitten by Dog in Shanghai

The dog was a Rottweiler, which belongs to the 21 breeds that are banned in Shanghai.

by Urban Family, 17 July 2019

Imperial Pets: Furry Friends in the Forbidden City

Giraffes, lions, leopards, ostriches and zebras oh my!

by Ned Kelly, 31 August 2023

How to Register Your Dog in Shanghai

Everything you should know about dog ownership in Shanghai.

by Urban Family, 26 November 2018

Business of Abuse: China's Animal Cruelty Economy

WeChat Channels, Douyin videos, Taobao stores and Xiaohongshu accounts. In China, there are countless online platforms teaching people how to train their dogs by beating them.

by Lars James Hamer, 26 July 2022

Shanghai Residents on a Mission to Save Vulnerable Pets

A team of Shanghai pet lovers has banded together to save animals left behind due to quarantine regulations.

by Lars James Hamer, 08 April 2022

Walking the Dog in China? From May Onwards You Must Use a Leash

Starting May 1 in the Chinese mainland, dog-owners must have their pets on a leash in public spaces.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 30 April 2021

It's Now Illegal to Own Mixed Breed Dogs in Shanghai

Police are clamping down on wrongfully issued pet licenses.

by Katherine Chen, 15 August 2019

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