Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
Summary
Videos showing boys in China mistreating a stray dog and her puppies caused public anger online. Chinese authorities limited discussion about the incident to protect the boys, but animal rights supporters have continued their campaign both inside China and internationally, calling for laws against animal cruelty.Key Facts
- The incident involved four boys under age 14 harming three puppies with sticks and setting their mother dog on fire in Jieyang, Guangdong province.
- Videos and images of the abuse sparked strong reactions on Chinese social media starting in June.
- Chinese authorities blocked posts and urged the public to avoid spreading information to protect the boys and prevent cyberbullying.
- The boys will not face criminal charges but were sent to a special school, according to officials.
- China currently has no laws that criminalize animal cruelty.
- Some posts and celebrity statements supporting animal protection were removed or limited on social media.
- Animal rights activists have taken their campaign offline and overseas, including putting up billboards in New York.
- Discussions about the incident and calls for stronger animal protection continue, despite censorship efforts.
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