SHE JUST WANTS TO PROTECT HER DOG

News Story: 

A 2-year-old girl in Chengdu was attacked by a Black Rottweiler dog and seriously injured. The girl is currently hospitalized, while the owner of the Rottweiler has been arrested. (10/16/23)

The incident shocked people across the country, with people calling for control of dogs without leashes. The dog-catching controversy began to spread, resulting in law enforcement actions. Many cities in China have established Dog Control Teams to capture dogs that may threaten the community.

Why is there a problem?

While many city governments claim to handle captured dogs humanely, the insufficient resources at animal shelters result in the euthanasia of many banned and unadopted dogs, and the lack of oversight of law enforcement personnel results in some dog control team members using cruel methods to kill dogs. This sometimes includes excessive enforcement, which does not spare even leashed dogs that pose no threat to the public.

A Potential Solution: Anti-animal Cruelty Legislation + Clear Dog Control Policy