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Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Indian Express
Chinese woman adopted stray dogs. Then, she cooked and ate them, posted videos
What started as a heartwarming tale of dog adoption ended in horror. A woman in China is under investigation after allegedly adopting stray dogs from rescue shelters, only to kill, cook, and post videos of the meals online. Known by the alias Zhixuan, the woman reportedly posed as an animal lover, reaching out to multiple shelters in Liaoning province through messaging apps. She claimed she wanted to give stray dogs a safe home. Instead, she took them straight to the kitchen, according to the South China Morning Post. Screenshots circulating on Chinese social media show Zhixuan posting videos of herself preparing dog meat. One caption read, 'Dog meat is almost ready. Perfect for a rainy day with a drink.' In another, her child is seen eating the meat, with the caption: 'Only the best for the kid.' The revelations prompted immediate action from the rescue community. Tan, the director of one of the affected shelters, said he was alarmed by the reports and verified the woman's identity through her social media activity, the same report added. He then alerted other shelters and pet shops to prevent further adoptions by her. 'She messaged me privately but showed no remorse,' he said. Although eating dog meat is not illegal in most parts of China—and is still celebrated in places like Yulin in the south—the practice is increasingly controversial amid growing pet ownership and changing public attitudes. The woman's actions sparked a viral backlash on platforms like Weibo, where related topics gathered over 10 million views. 'People like Zhixuan are despicable,' one user wrote, the SCMP report said. 'Those poor stray dogs thought they had found a loving home, only to be taken straight to hell.' Another demanded stronger animal protection laws, asking, 'When will China enact laws to punish those who show such blatant disregard for life?' Authorities have since confirmed that Zhixuan did cook and eat dog meat. The local Market Supervision Bureau has seized the meat and launched an investigation. Her social media account has been locked, with all posts hidden and friend requests disabled. China does not have nationwide laws banning the consumption of dog meat, though some cities have moved in that direction. In 2020, Shenzhen became one of the first to outlaw it, imposing steep fines on violators. Meanwhile, traditional beliefs about dog meat's supposed health benefits—such as boosting male virility or easing arthritis—persist, despite a lack of scientific evidence and concerns about food safety. Animal welfare advocates say the incident highlights a critical need for more robust adoption protocols and national legislation to protect animals from abuse under the guise of care.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- NDTV
Chinese Woman Adopts Stray Dogs, Only To Kill, Cook And Eat Them
New Delhi: A Chinese woman is currently under investigation for allegedly adopting stray dogs from a rescue group and later killing and cooking them. The incident came to light after the woman, Zhixuan, a local grain shop owner, posted several posts and videos of herself on social media cooking them. The woman adopted dogs from multiple animal shelters, promising to take good care of them. She contacted shelter staff asking about free adoptions and even agreed to follow-up visits from the rescue teams, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). She later began slaughtering them and even posted pictures of herself cooking dog meat on social media. One post read, "Dog meat is almost ready. Perfect for a rainy day with a drink," according to the SCMP report. In another post, she shared a photo of her child eating dog meat with the caption, "Only the best for the kid," the same report added. Soon after, an animal shelter in Liaoning province received multiple reports about the woman's actions, and it immediately reported the incident to the authorities. According to a representative of the Market Supervision Bureau, the dog meat was confiscated in compliance with the law, and the matter was under investigation. Tan, the rescue group's director, said he shared details of Zhixuan's actions with local pet shops and urged people to stay informed about them. He also emphasised the importance of thoroughly screening individuals who wish to adopt animals. While eating dog meat is not banned in China, the government tightened regulations on the practice in 2020. Shenzhen, a city in southern China, was among the first cities to ban the eating of dogs and cats in 2020. Penalties for violators can be up to ten times the item's value. Earlier in February, a similar incident made headlines when highway workers cooked and ate a pet dog that escaped from a boarding centre.
South China Morning Post
21-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
‘Despicable' Chinese shop owner adopts stray dogs only to kill, cook and eat them
A woman shop owner in northeastern China who adopted stray dogs from rescue groups, then killed and cooked them, has triggered a wave of outrage. An animal shelter in Liaoning province recently received multiple reports from concerned dog lovers. Whistleblowers claimed a local grain and oil wholesaler was taking in stray dogs then making a soup out of them. According to the mainland media outlet Jimu News, the woman, who uses the alias Zhixuan, contacted shelter staff via messaging apps asking about free adoptions. The woman has adopted dogs from multiple animal shelters and then posted videos of herself cooking them. Photo: Shutterstock She promises to care for the canines and agrees to follow-up visits, then takes them home.
