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Dog Crackdown Sweeps China as Cities Enforce Strict Pet Regulations

Man’s best friend? Not so much.

by Matthew Bossons, 16 November 2018

Imperial Pets: Furry Friends in the Forbidden City

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

by Ned Kelly, 31 August 2023

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

An Insider's Account on Activists' Yulin Dog Rescue

American activist Jeffery Beri shares his insights on the rescue and tells us what is being done to nurse the dogs back to health.

by Matthew Bossons, 23 June 2017

WATCH: Man Busted Planting Poison for Dogs in Shenzhen

“I am afraid of dogs and I feel like poisoning them,” said the perpetrator after being asked by a security guard.

by Jonathan Zhong, 10 January 2019

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

Pet Owners Will Face Fines for Abandoning Furry Friends

New regulations in China mean that those who abandon their pets could face fines of RMB5,000.

by Lars James Hamer, 08 March 2022

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