Dog stolen from Chinese influencer, sold for food

Khaosod•International•9d ago

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A Chinese influencer's dog was stolen and sold for meat, highlighting legal gaps in animal protection.

•A beloved Border Collie named Chutou was stolen from an influencer's home in China.
•The dog was subsequently sold to a restaurant for a low price and consumed.
•The incident has sparked outrage and debate over animal protection laws in China.

•On June 4, 2026, the story of Chutou's theft and subsequent consumption gained global attention.
•The dog, Chutou, went missing from the owner's family garden in mid-May 2026.
•Chutou was stolen by two men on an electric motorcycle, as captured by CCTV footage.
•The owner, Guo, offered 10,000 yuan (approx. 49,000 baht) for Chutou's return.
•Chutou was sold to a restaurant for 180 yuan (approx. 900 baht) for its meat.
•China lacks specific laws for animal protection, classifying pets as property.
•This case has intensified discussions regarding the trade and consumption of dog meat in China.
•Lawyers noted that if Chutou's value exceeded 2,000 yuan (approx. 10,000 baht), the suspect could face theft charges.

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"Laws do not yet clearly protect pets."

กฎหมายยังไม่คุ้มครองสัตว์เลี้ยงอย่างชัดเจน

"Mistakenly thought Chutou was a stray dog."

เข้าใจผิดคิดว่าชูโถวเป็นสุนัขจรจัด

Guo(กัว)

A Chinese travel influencer from Henan province with over 1.5 million followers, whose dog Chutou was stolen.

Georgia(จอร์เจีย)ℹ️

The country where the owner, Guo, was traveling alone when his dog Chutou went missing.

Henan Province(มณฑลเหอหนาน)ℹ️

The Chinese province of origin for the influencer Guo.