Seven stolen dogs in northeastern China have been reunited with their owners after travelling about 17 kilometres together following an escape from suspected thieves in a case that has renewed criticism of pet theft and the dog meat trade.
The incident was reported by the South China Morning Post, which said the dogs were filmed on 16 March walking along the Changshuang Expressway in Changchun, Jilin province, after apparently breaking free from people linked to a dog meat shop. The report said the case drew widespread attention online and prompted fresh calls for stronger animal protection laws.
