Dogs

April 18, 201213 Comments

Dog owners irate, tearful over Harbin’s crackdown on large dogs

From Renren and Xinhua The city of Harbin in northeastern Heilongjing province has enforced a new regulation that prohibits residents in the city and the townships it administers from raising 49 breeds of large, fierce and ugly dogs including Golden Retriever, Samoyeds, Chow Chow and Labrador Retriever that are known to have mild and lovable [...]

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April 20, 20116 Comments

Photos: Chinese volunteers waylay truck on highway, rescue 500 dogs headed for slaughterhouse

Dog meat is consumed in some parts of China, including southern Guangdong province and the northeast, as a traditional delicacy. However, as the number of pet owners rises and the awareness of animal rights and protection permeates the country, the cruel appetite of gourmets faces increasing accusation and opposition. Last Friday, when Mr. An saw [...]

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